Q: In the location you've selected for your garden plot, use a small trowel or shovel to prepare your rows and hills, or small mounds of earth, for the gourd seedlings. If you're planting many gourds at once, make sure to follow the seed packet spacing directions strictly. Gourds typically need to be planted several feet away from each other in order to thrive. Keep your rows near your trellis if you're using one. Place each small seedling or seed into its own individual hill; don't group several in the same space. Cover up the seeds with inch of dirt, and cover seedlings to the base of the new growth. At planting, water the gourd seeds heavily so as to reduce the risk of transplant shock. Gourds like plenty of moisture, so make sure the soil is damp by adding water on a daily basis if necessary. Remove weeds as they sprout, as these will steal valuable nutrients and growing space from the gourds. If you're using a trellis, as the gourds grow in size you can use a bit of string to secure them to the posts and give them plenty of room for growth. Add a layer of mulch to the garden plot to lock in moisture and block out new weeds. Consider incorporating an equal-part fertilizer (like a 10-10-10 mixture) to the soil every few months. Give your gourds extra water when the weather is particularly dry or hot, to maintain a high level of moisture in the soil If you're growing ornamental gourds, it is common for growers to train them into interesting shapes and structures. There are two general ways to train the shape of a gourd: bending over time, and by giving it a mold. You can slowly bend parts of a gourd as it grows, if you want a winding snake-like gourd in the end. You can also create a mold for your gourd by placing the small fruit inside a breakable vessel of some sort (like a vase). When the gourd has grown, it will fill the container and match its shape; you simply have to break the mold to remove it when done.
A: Dig rows and create hills. Plant the gourds. Care for your newly planted gourds. Consider training ornamental gourds.

Q: Capsaicin is the ingredient in peppers that makes them hot. When used in a topical cream, it may have a slight warming effect. However, it can also help decrease pain related to arthritis. Just apply the cream in the areas where you have pain. Try a cream that's 0.025% capsaicin. While studies disagree about whether acupuncture is effective for rheumatoid arthritis, some people do have good luck. Find a reputable acupuncturist in your area to see if they believe they can help you with your arthritis. Some massage therapists specialize in working specifically with people who have joint and muscle problems including RA. Talk to your doctor or nurse about what type of massage would work best for you and where you can find a practitioner in your area. Ask your massage therapist about self-massage that you can practice on yourself in between scheduled sessions to help you manage sudden pain and flare-ups.
A: Apply capsaicin cream topically for pain relief. Consider acupuncture as an alternative treatment. Book an appointment with a massage therapist.

Q: The water should be warm but not hot. You could boil water in a kettle and pour out the required amount and let it stand until its temperature lowers. Alternatively, you could also run your tap until the water is quite warm (i.e., not tepid). Sea salt is best but table salt will work fine as well. This combination of warm water and salt is what gives the saline solution its name. "Saline" means containing or impregnated with salt. Place the cotton in your ear for three to five minutes. You can also use this solution without a cotton ball. Tilt your head and using an ear dropper, place one to two drops of the prewarmed saltwater into your ear. This will ensure that the solution does not drain out too much. Do make sure that you have tissues nearby to catch any drainage, though, especially if you used drops. Then, remove the cotton ball if used. This should remove any earwax over time. A warm saline solution will work to dissolve the earwax like an oil-based one. However, you may have to repeat the process a few more times than you would using oil because the warm saline does not dissolve the earwax as well as oils do. You can also follow up this "ear soak" with a rinse, using an ear wash bulb. Fill the bulb with saline solution. After the three to five minute soak (as described above), tilt your head again and gently place the end of the bulb near the opening of the ear. Do not place it in the ear canal. Gently squeeze out the saline around the opening of your ear. Repeat this rinse two to three times. Most of the time, two to three treatments (saline soak plus the water rinse) are sufficient to remove most of the earwax.
A: Warm cup of water. Add 1 teaspoon of salt to the water. Soak a piece of a cotton ball in the saline solution. Keep your head tilted for the three to five minutes. Repeat the procedure three to five times a day.

Q: Skinny and straight-leg jeans tend to be the most flattering style to pair with ankle boots. They hug your curves and stay cuffed for a long time when you fold them. Skinny jeans tend to be the best option since they're stretchy and don't show many bumps when folded or cuffed. However, straight-leg jeans can help to create a more relaxed look. These jeans are fitted around the hips but flare out slightly below the knee, making them a great cut to wear with ankle boots. Instead of trying to tuck or cuff these jeans, allow them to fall directly over the top of each boot, covering the top portion. Try to stay away from cuts that have extremely flared hems. These tend to break up your leg and can make them look short. Look for a pair of cropped skinny or straight-leg jeans that leave around 1 inch (2.5cm) of space in between the bottom of the jeans and the top of the ankle boots. This tiny strip of skin creates a professional and polished look, without the hassle of tucking or cuffing the jeans. If you have an older pair of skinny jeans, you can make your own cropped jeans by using a sharp pair of scissors to cut the jeans just above your ankle. Use a tape measure and pencil to mark off the section you'd like to remove. Try on your jeans without the boots first. Ideally, the lower hem of each leg should hit at about midpoint of your ankle. If the hem is touching the ground, your jeans are too long. If your jeans are too long, they can bunch around your ankles, making your legs look shorter than they are.
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Opt for a pair of skinny or straight-leg jeans if you want to cuff them. Pick a pair of bootcut jeans to wear them untucked. Purchase a pair of cropped jeans to show off the tops of the boots. Make sure the hem is at least 11.5in (2.53.8cm) off of the ground.