INPUT ARTICLE: Article: You can buy them locally from a nursery or garden center or order them from a reputable mail order supply company. If you pick them out yourself, look for bulbs that are firm to the touch and do not have defects such as mold, bruises or cuts. The bulbs should be light brown in color and covered in a papery, onion-like skin. In terms of quantity, each bulb will produce between one and four stems and blossoms, so plan accordingly. Choose bulbs based on the variety name for a more uniform look and growing pattern. Tulip bulbs labeled by color -- for example "yellow tulips" -- are often an assortment of species of tulips in that color. Plan on planting the tulip bulbs within a week of buying, as the bulbs are not designed to stay above ground for long. Tulip bulbs should be planted in late fall, before the first winter frost. The bulbs will then lie dormant throughout the winter months, before growing and blossoming come springtime. The precise planting time will depend on your local climate. Chill the bulbs before planting them if you live in an area where winter temperatures rarely get below freezing. Put the bulbs in a closed brown paper bag and place the bag in the refrigerator for 6 to 8 weeks. You can also purchase tulip bulbs that are "pre-cooled." Be sure to purchase from a reputable supplier who has kept the bulbs chilled in storage. Plant the bulbs without chilling them first if your area has cold winters with freezing temperatures. Hold off planting until soil temperatures measured at a depth of 6 inches (15 cm), fall below 55 degrees Fahrenheit (12 C). Choose an area that receives the right amount of sun for the tulip variety you are growing. Bulbs need to be planted between 4 and 6 inches apart, so choose an appropriately sized plot. Most tulips do best with full sun, or at least 6 hours of sun each day. Some varieties will also grow in partial or full shade. Many people choose to plant tulips along fences, walls, walkways and buildings, as they provide a pleasant burst of color and it is easy to control their growing pattern. If you wish to plant tulips in a pot, see this article for more detailed instructions.. Till the soil to a depth of 12 to 15 inches (30 to 38 cm) and amend it by adding sand or stones, if necessary. Tulips need good drainage -- wet soil can cause fungus, disease and even rotting. It can also suffocate the bulbs due to its low oxygen content. Therefore, it is recommended that you plant tulips in raised beds in very wet areas. Make the soil as light and airy as possible by adding compost and coarse sand. Also be sure to remove any weeds.

SUMMARY: Purchase tulip bulbs. Decide when to plant tulip bulbs. Pick a spot to grow tulips. Prepare the soil.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: The part of the egg that will work best in the mask depends on what type of hair you have. Crack an egg, and reserve the part that is the best for your hair in a bowl. If you have oily or greasy hair, use the egg white for your mask. If you have dry or damaged hair, use the egg yolk for the mask. If you have normal hair, use the whole egg for the mask. If you have particularly long or thick hair, you may need to use 2 eggs for the mask. You'll have an easier time mixing up the mask if the egg is at least slightly broken up. With the part(s) of the egg that you need in the bowl, use a whisk to gently beat it. If you don't have a whisk, use a fork to beat the egg. When the egg is slightly beaten, mix in 1 cup (237 ml) of milk and 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of olive oil. Whisk the mixture until the ingredients are fully mixed. You can substitute coconut oil for the olive oil if you prefer. When the egg, milk, and olive oil are fully mixed, squeeze a lemon over the bowl once to expel a little juice. Stir the mixture well to incorporate the lemon juice completely. Be careful not to over-squeeze the lemon -- once is enough. The citric acid in the lemon can be drying, so you don't want too much juice in the mask. If you have dry hair, you may want to omit the juice entirely. Once the mask is fully blended, start applying it to your scalp. Work it through your hair from the roots down to the ends, making sure that all of your hair is evenly coated. Because the mask is fairly thin, it may drip off while you're wearing it. Place a disposable shower cap over your head to keep the mask in place, and allow it to sit on your hair for at least 15 minutes. If you don't have a shower cap, you can cover your head with plastic wrap to help contain the mask. When you're ready to wash out the mask, use cool or cold water so you don't accidentally cook the egg and make it more difficult to remove. Follow up with your favorite shampoo to get rid of any lingering egg smell. Be sure to use a conditioner after shampooing your hair to keep your hair soft and shiny. You can use the mask one to two times a month to moisturize and condition your hair for extra shine and smoothness.

SUMMARY: Separate the egg depending on your hair type. Beat the egg. Add the milk and olive oil. Mix in the lemon juice. Massage the mask into your hair. Cover your head with shower cap and let the mask sit. Rinse the mask out with cool water.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Place a saucepan on your stove and fill it with 2 to 3 inches (5 to 7.5 cm) of cold water. Turn the heat on to high, so the water boils. Turn the heat down a little, so the water rapidly simmers. For a rapid simmer, the water should be bubbling gently, but not creating large bubbles all over the surface of the water.

SUMMARY: Heat water in a saucepan.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Be sensible about where you locate the rabbit's hutch and run, taking care to determine how your rabbit will be exposed to the elements. At the least, make sure the rabbit will never be in full sunlight without accessible shade. The hutch should be protected from all types of weather, including rain, snow, and excessive wind, in addition to sun. This is especially important on hot days. You could help it keep cool with a large ceramic tile that has been in the fridge and then placed on the floor of the hutch, or with a baking tray containing a shallow depth of cool water for the rabbit to sit in. Another idea is to freeze bottles of water and then place these in the hutch. The rabbit can then lie against the bottles or lick the condensation to cool itself off. Air movement helps to reduce the temperature, so the hutch shouldn't be somewhere that has totally stagnant air. If it is very warm out, consider placing a fan on floor level, directed at one corner of the hutch, so that the rabbit can choose whether or not to lie in the breeze. Avoid the rabbit being constantly being exposed to the wind from the fan. It should be able to choose whether it needs to cool off. Plenty of water is an absolute essential when it comes to keeping cool. Provide duplicate drinking bottles or bowls in case one gets knocked over or drunk dry. A dehydrated rabbit is extremely vulnerable to heatstroke. Moist vegetables can provide the rabbit additional water, which helps with dehydration and heat stroke. A good vegetable to provide is cucumber, as it has a very high moisture content. You can also rinse veggies in water and then leave them wet, so the rabbit takes in extra fluid when eating. You may need to relocate your rabbit if temperatures get too high. Consider moving it into the shade, into a cool out building, or even into your home, when the weather is too bad. This can simply be a temporary measure, just to assure that your rabbit does not suffer from the heat.

SUMMARY:
Place the rabbit's hutch in a good location. Give your rabbit a way of keeping itself cool. Ensure there is adequate airflow around the hutch or pen. Give the rabbit constant access to water. Provide moist vegetables for the rabbit to eat. Consider moving your rabbit during extreme weather.