Problem: Article: The best time to plant cilantro depends on where you live. Cilantro won't survive in frosty conditions, but it doesn't like extreme heat either. In temperate climates, the best time to start planting cilantro is in late spring, between the months of March and May (Northern Hemisphere). In more tropical climates, cilantro will grow better during cooler, dry times of year, such as fall. You may also have success by planting cilantro late in the summer and allowing it to grow into the fall. If the weather becomes too hot, the cilantro plants will start to bolt - which means they will flower and go to seed, so choose your time of year wisely. To get a head start on the weather, try starting your seeds indoors and then transfer them outside as the weather improves. Select a patch of soil where the cilantro will get full exposure to the sun. It will tolerate some shade in southerly areas where the sun gets very hot during the day. The soil should be light and well-drained with a pH of 6.2 to 6.8. If you wish to cultivate the soil before planting, use a shovel, rototiller or spade to work 2 to 3 inches (5.1 to 7.6cm) of an organic mulch such as compost, rotten leaves or manure into the top layer of soil. If you are using manure, make sure the manure is composted or aged for at least 3 months so it doesn't burn the young plants. Rake the area smooth before planting. Sow the seeds about 14 inch (0.6cm) deep, spaced 6 to 8 inches (15.2 to 20.3cm) apart, in rows approximately 1 foot (0.3m) apart. Cilantro seeds need plenty of moisture to germinate, so make sure to water them frequently. They need about an inch of water per week. They should germinate in about 2 to 3 weeks. As cilantro grows so quickly, you should plant a new batch of seeds every 2 to 3 weeks to ensure that you have a fresh supply of cilantro throughout the growing season. Once the seedlings have reached about 2 inches (5.1cm) in height, you can fertilize them with compost or organic fertilizer. Be careful not to over-fertilize, you only need about 1/4 of a cup for every 25 feet (7.6m) of growing space. Once the plants have established themselves, they do not need as much water. You should aim to keep the soil damp, but not soggy, as cilantro is a dry climate herb. Stop the cilantro plants from becoming overcrowded by thinning the seedlings when the cilantro is 2 to 3 inches (5.1 to 7.6cm) tall. Pull out the smaller plants and leave the strongest ones to grow larger, allowing 8 to 10 inches (20.3 to 25.4cm) between each plant. The smaller plants can be used in cooking and eaten. You can also prevent weeds from growing by spreading some mulch around the base of the plants as soon as they are visible above the soil. Harvest cilantro by cutting off individual leaves and stems from the base of the plant, near ground level, when the stems are 4 to 6 inches (10.2 to 15.2cm) tall. Use the fresh, new shoots in cooking, not the older, ferny-type leaves which can taste bitter. Don't cut off more than one-third of the leaves at one time, as this can weaken the plant. Once you have harvested the leaves, the plant will continue to grow for at least two or three more cycles. Sooner or later the coriander plants will start to flower. When this happens, the plant will stop producing fresh, new shoots with edible leaves. At this point, some people cut off the flowers in the hopes that the plant will produce more leaves. However, if you would also like to harvest coriander seeds from the plant you should leave it to flower. Once the flower dries, you will be able to harvest coriander seeds that can be used in cooking. Alternatively, you can allow the seeds to naturally fall to the ground where the cilantro plant will self-sow, providing you with more cilantro plants the following growing season. You can also save the dried seeds and plant them the next growing season.
Summary: Choose the time of year. Prepare a spot in your garden. Plant the cilantro seeds. Care for the cilantro. Prevent overcrowding. Harvest the cilantro. Decide whether or not you want to leave the cilantro plants to flower.

Problem: Article: Having something to read can make time pass during a long car ride. You can pack your favorite books or magazines, or an e-reader if you have one. Try to bring more than one book you might get bored with just one, and having more than one option can keep you entertained. If you're traveling with a group of people, having some car-friendly games on hand can entertain you and everyone else. Easily portable games include Trivial Pursuit (you can keep track of who's winning by tracking how many correct answers each person gets), Apples to Apples or Cards Against Humanity. Having portable technology with you can help keep you entertained, too. Bring a tablet or e-reader, or even a portable DVD player. You can also pack a music player (like an iPod) or portable gaming device, or even your laptop. Bringing your smartphone can also keep you occupied. If you bring the DVD player, remember to bring DVDs. Don't forget headphones! You might feel hungry when you're bored, and this is especially true on long car rides. Pack healthy snacks to keep yourself full without feeling heavy. A small bag of veggies that are easy to eat in the car - like carrots and peppers - are an easy and healthy snack. String cheese is easy to pack and a better option than fast food. You can also pack small bags of nuts like almonds and cashews.
Summary: Pack your favorite reading material. Bring car-friendly games. Pack your favorite technology. Pack healthy snacks.

Problem: Article: Include all of your weekly, monthly, yearly, or life goals. This will let you rank them according to how important they are to you. Spend some time thinking about how long each goal with take and whether they're achievable. Always try to be as specific as possible when brainstorming about your goals. This way, you clearly understand the steps you need to take to achieve any life plans or short-term goals. Once you've found future dreams and ideals, choose a few specific goals to help you reach them. If your goal is large or long term, break it up into smaller goals or steps. Make sure to give yourself enough time to complete large projects or goals. This way, every day you can work towards achieving them. Breaking up a goal into daily goals or steps can reduce your stress, making you happier in the long run. Don't become so focused on setting daily or smaller goals, that you lose sight of your overall goal or plan. Setting deadlines and reaching them will give you a sense of accomplishment, increase your motivation, and give you feedback about what's working and what's not. Try using a calendar as a visual cue for keeping you committed to your goals and the timeline you set for yourself. It is also extremely satisfying to cross out a completed goal or objective. model for setting goals. Look at each of your goals and write down how the goal is specific (S), measurable (M), attainable (A), relevant or realistic (R), and time-bound, having deadlines (T). For example, here's how you could take a vague goal, like "I want to be a healthier person," and make it more specific using S.M.A.R.T: Specific: "I want to improve my health by losing some weight." Measurable:"I want to improve my health by losing 20 pounds." Attainable: While you may not be able to lose 100 pounds, 20 pounds is an achievable goal. Relevant/realistic: You might remind yourself that losing 20 pounds will give you more energy and make you feel happier. Remember you're not doing this for anyone else. Time-bound: "I want to improve my health by losing 20 pounds within the next year, with an average of 1.6 pounds a month."
Summary:
Make a list of all of your goals. Break your goals into daily steps. Set benchmarks and deadlines. Try the S.M.A.R.T.