Your indigo will spout bright, pink or purple flowers. If you want to harvest the leaves to create your own dye, the blossoms are your sign that it's time to pluck. This will usually occur in late summer. You may choose not to harvest your indigo, as the plant makes a lovely ornament. If you're making your own dyes, you can leave the flowers alone. The dye is made from the leaves. You will need at least 1 pound (0.45kg) of leaves to create a dye. Use your fingers to pluck them, or, if you prefer, cut them with a pair of scissors or small pruning shears. You can remove them all at once or in batches. Alternatively, you can use a sickle or garden shears to cut down the entire plant. Your plant will likely sprout more leaves. You can pull the leaves or cut down the entire plant. After this harvest, your plants will enter a dormant period over winter. You do not need to cover your indigo during winter. In most cases, you'll be able to harvest the leaves 2-3 times each season. If your area isn't tropical, then this usually means 2-3 times for each plant, after which they die.
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One-sentence summary -- Harvest indigo just after the plant blooms. Pick the leaves from the plant, starting at the bottom. Harvest your indigo again just before the first frost.

Q: It is important to get medical personal on the scene as quickly as possible. If you and the injured person are alone, you need to get extreme bleeding under control before going for help. It is important to keep a barrier between you and someone else's blood. Latex gloves will protect you from any possible transfer of disease from the other person's blood. Also check the patient's breathing and circulation. Ask the person to lay down or sit down if possible, to allow the person to rest and relax. Check it to see what the problem is. Cut away clothing, if needed, so that you can see the wound. Be careful to avoid getting debris in the wound as you cut away the clothing. If the wound is causing severe bleeding from an arm or leg, ask the patient to elevate his or her affected limb. Then, place supports under the limb, such as pillows or folded blankets, or have helpers hold it up. Keep it in this position until the bleeding stops. Shock can also be a life-threatening issue. If the patient is in shock, keep him or her warm and relaxed as possible. Symptoms of shock include pale, cold, clammy skin, disorientation, and decreased alertness. Do not try to remove any object, such as a glass splinter, unless you are properly trained to do so; removal could cause a great deal of blood loss if the item is the only thing stoppering the flow. Put a clean and non-fluffy dressing pad over the cut. Apply firm pressure directly to the cut. A compression bandage can be made from clothing, fabric, rags, etc., if you don't have any first aid bandages. If you have one available, wrap the compression bandage around the wound. Do not wrap too tightly; ensure that two fingers can slip under the bandage. Do not attempt to remove the existing dressing and bandage, as this would disturb the wound. Leave underlying bandages on. This will help to leave in place any clots that might form. These prevent more blood from flowing out of the wound. Reassure the person until help arrives (if severe) or until the bleeding stops (less severe). An ambulance must be called if the cut is severe and/or the bleeding fails to stop. Be sure to describe the person's injury when you call emergency services. This will make it easier for paramedics to arrive on the scene prepared to immediately assist. For example, if the cut was deep or dirty, you may need a tetanus shot. Tetanus is a serious bacterial infection that can cause paralysis and death if not treated. Most people receive a tetanus vaccine and boosters as part of their routine physicals every few years. If you are exposed to the bacteria through a cut from something dirty or rusty, it is important to get a booster shot to prevent future infection. Call your doctor to see if you need one!
A: Call emergency services. Place gloves on if you are treating someone else. Check the severity of the wound and the injured person's responses to the injury. Assess life-threatening issues. Dress the deep cut. Place another dressing over the bandage if blood seeps through. Monitor the patient's breathing and circulation. Get further treatment from a medical professional.

Article: Depending on the tire size, you may need to remove several gallons of liquid ballast. Choose a place outdoors, perhaps in dirt or a field, where you can let the liquid out of the tire. Only let liquid ballast run into the ground if you use water as ballast. For calcium chlorinate, antifreeze, or polyurethane foam, remove the valve core over a large bucket or basin. While removing liquid from the tire, you'll want the valve core facing downward so it runs directly into the ground. Turn the tire until the valve core is pointing towards the ground before taking off the valve core. If the tire is attached to the tractor, use a car jack to lift away the weight pressure and rotate the tire as needed. Hold the valve core, the metal cylindrical object attached to the tire's inner side, between your fingers and twist it in a counterclockwise motion. Continue twisting the valve core until you remove it completely and expose the air/liquid adaptor. Set the valve core aside somewhere safe so you can reattach it afterward. Once you've removed the valve core, the tire should start leaking liquid. To completely reset the tire's pressure, wait until the tire empties itself of all the liquid it contained into the ground or basin. From there, you can either screw the valve cap back on or, if you're currently using the tire, refill it to the desired pressure. Repeat this process for each of the tractor's 4 tires and, if you removed them to lower the ballast pressure, reattach them.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Place a basin under the valve stem before removing liquid from the tire. Rotate the tire until the valve core is facing down. Remove the valve core. Allow all of the liquid to run out of the tire.

Article: As soon as you notice a wet paint stain on faux leather, grab a paper towel. Use the paper towel to absorb as much of the wet paint as possible. Try to avoid spreading the paint beyond the borders of the original stain. You might need to use several paper towels to absorb all of the remaining paint. Make sure you blot instead of rubbing. Rubbing the paint will cause it to penetrate into the faux leather more quickly. In a bucket or large container, mix together 1 quart/950mL of hot water with 1 ounce/30mL of mild dish detergent. Combine the two ingredients to make a soapy cleaning solution. Dip a sponge into the mixture of hot water and mild dish detergent. Squeeze the excess water from the sponge, and then use the sponge to clean away any remaining residue from the paint. Rinse the sponge out in the cleaning solution when one side of the sponge becomes saturated with paint. You should rinse the sponge at least once during your cleaning session. Make sure the sponge is only damp with the solution, not soaking wet. Once you have successfully removed the remaining paint residue, dry the area completely. You can use a soft cloth, like cotton or microfiber, to dry the area. You can also use a paper towel to remove residual moisture.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Use a paper towel to blot the paint. Mix 1 quart/950mL water with 1 ounce/30mL dish detergent. Sponge away the remaining paint residue. Dry the faux leather with a soft cloth.