Problem: Article: It's important to properly prepare your seeds for storage after you've harvested them. This will ensure not only that your seeds don't mold but also that you can save them for longer periods of time. Just as when you collect seeds, it's important keep each different seed separate as you dry them for storage. It's very important to have good air circulation when drying seeds so that you can store them. Spreading out the seeds on sheets of paper or paper plates for a few days is the best way to dry them for storage. days. Don't dry seeds in or on plastic because it can promote the growth of mold or fungus. For plants from the Compositae and mint families, it's best to remove as much of the stems and leaves as possible and then place them upside down in large paper bags and envelopes so that their pods and seeds dry out. Shaking the bag so that the seeds don't clump together ensures that they will dry out evenly. There are many plants, such as tomato and cucumber, that have their seeds embedded within a moist flesh. Before you can dry these for storage, you'll need to remove and wash them. Remove the seeds from vegetables such as cucumber and tomato with a tool or your fingers. Wash them to remove any plant flesh and then dry them on paper. As each of the types of seeds you harvested dries, transfer them to small envelopes or containers for storage. Make sure to label each packet with both the type of plant and date of seed harvest so that you can easily find seeds for planting in subsequent growing seasons. Once your seeds have dried, transfer them to small envelopes, for example coin envelopes, or containers such as a clean Altoids tin. This will ensure that they stay dry and last as long as possible. Make sure to transfer one type of plant at a time in order to not mix seeds from different plants. Label each of the envelopes or contains with a pen or marker so that you can easily find seeds for swapping with friends or using in your own garden. Once you've transferred the seeds to envelopes or containers, you can create a seed bank in a jar or another container. This will help you keep your seeds orderly and in one place so that you can use them whenever you like. Desiccants such as silica gel can help maintain as little moisture as possible in your seed bank. In order to use your seeds in subsequent growing seasons, you need to store them in a cool and dry place, such as a kitchen pantry. This will help extend their shelf life and ensures that when you finally plant them, they yield the best plants. All seeds have a limited shelf-life that ranges from a few months to a few years. Seeds from annual, perennial and biannual plants, as well as herbs and vegetables are excellent for storage. Less optimal are seeds from fruiting trees, shrubs, houseplants and tropical plants. You can extend the life of your seeds by keeping them in a cool and dry place. You may also want to check your seeds regularly to make sure they haven't molded or germinated in their packages.
Summary: Prepare your seeds for saving and storage. Pour out the small seeds that develop inside of a pod. Wash and dry "wet" vegetable seeds. Transfer seeds and label seed packets. Consider creating a "seed bank" in a jar. Store seeds in a cool, dry place.

Problem: Article: If you have experienced hair loss or are currently going bald, it's important to see your doctor to find a cause. It may be a product of cancer treatments or alopecia, or you may have an underlying disease that's causing your hair loss. Your doctor may order blood tests to assess hormone levels that can cause hair loss. If you are undergoing cancer treatments, your doctor may be able to tell you if your treatments can cause hair loss. Your doctor may also be able to prescribe you anti-depressants to help you overcome feelings of depression and anxiety for your hair loss. In some cases, your hair may never grow back. Although it make take a few months or longer, learning to embrace your baldness can help you cope with and overcome the condition. Embracing your baldness won't happen overnight, in part because hair loss is often devastating. Gradually allow yourself to get used to your condition. For example, don't wear a wig, hat, or scarf at night or one day a week. You can build up to never using an aid or only on occasions when it's absolutely necessary. There are different ways to help yourself embrace your hair loss. Consider giving yourself daily positive affirmations such as "I am strong and beautiful." This can help bolster your confidence and may help you more readily accept your baldness. Consider taking an online course on how to cope. For example, the American Cancer Society offers several courses on how to best cope with self-esteem issues related to cancer. There are online forums from other groups such as the National Alopecia Areata Foundation which can put you in touch with other alopecia sufferers who can help bolster your confidence and accept your baldness. Even though most people are socialized, there are often still social stigmas attached to baldness, especially in women. These stigmas can cause you shame, stress, anxiety, or depression. Addressing the negative connotations and your own feelings associated can help you move forward and lead a normal life. Many people feel shame and embarrassment when they first experience hair loss. This is a completely normal initial reaction, but you should know that hair loss is fairly common and you don't need to feel this way. Seeing a counselor, doctor, or friend can help you deal with your feelings. Joining a support group of others who suffer from baldness can offer you unconditional support from others who understand what you're experiencing. It can also help you effectively deal with the various aspects of the condition. Depending on the cause of your hair loss, there are support groups that can help you deal with a disease and the emotional side effects that come with losing your hair as a product of it. For example, cancer and alopecia support groups can offer significant support on this issue. An important part of living with hair loss is talking with people about your baldness. Being open about your condition can help avoid uncomfortable questions or looks and may help you be more at ease as well. Being open about your baldness or thinning hair is the best way to cope rather than fretting about it. When others realize that you're okay with your hair loss, then they will likely be, too. It may also help to be open about what is causing your baldness. Sometimes simply saying something such as "I'm going through cancer treatments and they've caused me to lose my hair" can help relieve tension in situation or even minimize unwelcome glances from other people.
Summary:
See your doctor. Embrace being bald. Be aware of social stigmas. Join a support group for sufferers of hair loss. Communicate with people.