Problem: Article: Preparing walnut seeds can take months of waiting, and success rate can be low. You may choose to purchase a seedling and skip to that section instead. Before using either method, be aware that walnut trees, especially of the black walnut species, release chemicals into the soil that kill many nearby plants, including pine trees, apple trees, tomatoes, and others. This, along with their massive size and sometimes aggressive spreading of new walnut plants, can make them unpopular in cities and suburbs. In the autumn, gather nuts that have fallen from walnut trees, or gently hit walnut branches with a PVC pipe to cause ripe nuts to fall. Even when ripe and fallen, most nuts will still be encased in a thick green or brown husk around the nutshell. Warning: walnut husks can stain and irritate skin and clothing. Waterproof gloves are recommended. If you plan to start a walnut orchard to produce nuts or timber, ask a local forester or look online for a species and variety specialized for your climate and your intended purpose. Ideally, purchase walnut seed from trees within 100 miles (160 km) of your planting location, as these may be better adapted. Walnuts typically grow in USDA hardiness zones 49, or areas with a -30 to +30F (-34 to -1C) minimum temperature, but some varieties are better suited to cold than others. Black walnut is highly expensive and in-demand for its timber, while English walnut (also called Persian walnut) is commonly grown for either nuts or timber. Many varieties of each exist, along with other, less widely available species. Walnuts from a grocery store are unlikely to have the moisture necessary to germinate. Even if they do, the nuts were likely produced by a hybrid tree or a tree variety suited for a different climate, making success in your area unlikely. Walnuts can grow without the husks being removed, but many people remove the husks to check the walnuts inside are undamaged, and to make them easier to handle. To remove the husk, soak the walnuts in a bucket of water until the outer husk is soft to the touch, waiting up to three days for the hardest nuts. Crack and peel off the softened husk by hand. If the husks have dried out, they can be almost impossible to remove. Try driving over them in a car. For a larger quantity of walnuts, run them through a corn sheller, or even rotate them in a cement mixer with gravel and water for 30 minutes. Walnuts, like many plant seeds, need to experience a moist, cold environment before the plant awakens from its dormancy and emerges from the shell. This takes 34 months for walnuts, depending on the variety, during which they should be kept moist. Keeping seeds in an environment for this purpose is called stratification, and for walnuts can be done in one of the following ways: Keep small amounts of walnuts in moist peat moss or moist sand, inside plastic bags kept in a refrigerator, or in another location between 34 and 41F (25C). For a large quantity of nuts, dig a pit in fast-draining soil, 1 to 2 feet (.3 to .6 meters) deep. Fill this pit by alternating single layers of nuts with 2 inch (5 cm) layers of sand, leaves, or mulch. Cover the pit with screening to keep out rodents.
Summary: Understand the effort involved, and the risks to your garden. Collect fallen walnuts. Purchase walnuts instead. Remove the husks (optional). Keep the nuts moist over the winter, for 90120 days.

Problem: Article: If you didn't install iTunes when you first got your iPod, you can download iTunes from the official iTunes website. iTunes is a free program, and you can add your own music or purchase music from the iTunes Store. You can add your music to the iTunes library if you already have the music files on your computer. To add music files from elsewhere on your computer, either drag the files and folders into the iTunes window, or click File Add to Library and then browse for the files. iTunes supports the following audio file types: MP3 AAC M4A AIFF WAV If you want to add your protected WMA files, you will need to convert them as you add them. You can only add WMA files in the Windows version of iTunes. You can rip your entire CD library into iTunes, allowing your iPod to access your whole music collection. There are a few things you need to do to rip your CDs: Insert the CD into your computer. Wait a few moments as iTunes gathers data about the CD from an online database. This data will help auto-populate the track information. Select the CD from the Devices menu. This menu is tin the left column. If the left column is not open, click View Show Sidebar. Uncheck any songs you don't want. By default, every track will be checked to be imported. If you don't want to import specific tracks, uncheck the boxes next to them. Click "Import CD". A window will open asking for your import settings. Select AAC from the "Import using" drop-down menu. This will result in a file that has good quality at a small size. Wait for the ripping to complete. The transfer process will take several minutes. After it is complete, the music will be added to your Library. iTunes has a massive selection of music that you can purchase and download to your computer. You can purchase individual tracks or entire albums at once. In order to purchase music, you will need a valid credit card or iTunes gift card as well as an Apple ID. Music that you purchase is automatically added to your iTunes Library.
Summary: Download and install iTunes. Add your own music files to iTunes. Rip your audio CDs into iTunes. Purchase music from the iTunes Store.

Problem: Article: Another common symptom of itchy eyes is eye fatigue. It can cause itchy eyes, as well as sore or tired eyes. You may also have blurred vision, watery eyes, or be more sensitive to bright lights. See your doctor right away if you have double vision. Prolonged eyestrain can be a sign of another issue, so if it persists, see a doctor. Eye fatigue is most often caused by staring too long at one thing, whether it be the road, a computer screen, or a book. Try to reduce your time doing these activities if you can. Trying to read or work on a project in dim light can also cause eye strain. Add light to help reduce strain. However, if you're working on the computer or watching television, lights that are too bright can cause problems. Adjust lighting so there isn't a glare. In order to reduce eye fatigue, you need to rest your eyes. To do this, follow the 20-20-20 rule. Every 20 minutes, glance away from what you are focusing on for 20 seconds. The object you look at should be at least 20 feet away. Repeat this every 20 minutes while you are reading or using a computer or looking at one thing for a long time. If you are suffering from eye fatigue, you may have the wrong eyeglass prescription. Make an appointment with your eye doctor and explain what has been going on with your eyes. They may suggest a different prescription for your everyday glasses or possibly suggest a pair of work glasses. This may help reduce fatigue from your computer or reading distance. When you are working on a computer, you are likely to get eye fatigue. While you work, your screen should be about 2 feet (0.6m) away from you. It should also be slightly below eye level, or where your glance would normally fall. You should also keep your screen clean, because any dirt, dust, or smears on the surface can make your eyes strain to see through it. Use a microfiber wipe and a screen cleaning solution to wipe down your screens. Turn off your screens before cleaning.
Summary:
Know the symptoms. Reduce the causes. Rest your eyes. Change your eyeglass prescription. Adjust your work environment.