Article: Start pruning year-one gooseberry bushes in the early spring. Choose 5 of the strongest and thickest-looking stems coming off the main stem of the bush. Use a pair of sterilized hand shears to cut away the other growth to the main stem of the plant. Gooseberry branches should fan outward from the main stem and shouldn't cross over the middle of the plant. Isolating 5 branches will allow your gooseberry plant to focus its energy on those branches, which will lead to bigger harvesting yields. Locate an upward-facing bud on the main branches of the plant and use your shears to cut straight, right above the bud. Once you're done, measure the length of the branches with a tape measure so that you can monitor the plant's growth. Cutting back the main branches in the early spring will encourage growth throughout the growing season. After the plant has grown through the spring and summer, cut half of all new growth in November. Refer to the measurements that you took in the spring to determine the length of the new growth. Small branches or leaves growing near the base of the plant are called suckers and will compete with the growth of fruit the next year. Cut these away with your gardening shears.
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Prune back all but 5 branches during the first year. Cut the 5 main branches in half. Cut 1/2 of the new growth during the winter. Prune suckers at the base of the plant.
Article: It's a good idea to plan to hang out a little after the movie to have a chance to chat. You can go get a cup of coffee or a drink at a nearby establishment. The great thing about a movie date is that you'll already have something to talk about after the date. Pay attention to your date, however. If your date seems to be drawing away from you physically, and mentions needing to get home, do not pressure them to go out afterwards. It can be a nice gesture to offer to walk your date home or at least accompany them to their car. If they're taking a cab, offer to wait until their ride picks them up. Watch your date's body language. If your date seems to be leaning towards you at the end of the night, or if they offer a warm hug goodbye, you can ask to kiss them on the lips or cheek before they leave. If you don't feel ready to kiss, however, don't feel obligated. You can end the date with a hug. If you had a great time, let your date know. Think about whether you enjoyed the conversations you had before and after the film and whether you're attracted to the person. If you are, give them an enthusiastic goodbye and let them know you'd like to see them again. Say something like, "I had a great time, Jamie. It's a lot of fun hanging out with you." If your date responds with enthusiasm, let them know you'd be open to seeing them again. Say something like, "I'd really like to see you again soon. Let me know when you're free." In a few days, follow up with a text that says something like, "I had a really great time hanging out with you. Let me know if you want to get together again." This lets your date know you were sincere about wanting to hang out again.
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Hang out after the movie. Walk your date home. Decide whether or not to kiss goodnight. Say goodbye. Follow up with a text.
Article: A healthy bitch can continue to eat a normal diet during the first part of her pregnancy. As her body weight increases, her food intake can be increased gradually. Keep her food intake the same for the 5 to 6 weeks of pregnancy. After the sixth week, slowly increase her food intake. By the time she's ready to birth, she should be eating 35-50% more food that usual. Feed her at least twice daily -- morning and night. It's better to feed her 3 times a day -- morning, noon, and evening. Some breeders recommend adding an additional protein source to your pregnant dog's diet, such as evaporated milk, eggs, meat, or liver. Providing small, frequent meals can help your pregnant dog feel more comfortable. Choose a place that is warm, dry, quiet, and separate from other dogs. Create a roomy box that has low sides. Bring her into the box every day so that she gets used to the area. Pet her and make sure time spent in the box is a positive experience for her. Create a whelping box well in advance, so that your dog has time to get used to it. You can purchase a whelping box, build one from wood, or repurpose a large plastic container. Husky gestation lasts about 63 days. When the arrival of the puppies is getting close, gather some supplies. Some things you may need include: Newspaper for bedding Bath mats or towels for bedding Towels for cleaning the puppies Paper towels for cleaning the whelping box Thermometer to check the bitch's temperature Heating pad to keep puppies warm Dental floss (unwaxed) for tying the puppies umbilical cords Sharp scissors to cut the umbilical cord Iodine to clean the umbilical cord. At the time of the birth, you may want to line the box with newspapers so that it can be changed several times a day. After a few days, you can switch to towels or other soft materials. These will still need to be changed about once a day. A few days before she is ready to give birth, your bitch may stop eating and start creating a "nest." About 1 day prior to giving birth, your bitch's body temperature should drop to around 99F (37C). During the first stage of labor, her cervix will dilate. Contractions will begin and she may whine and appear distressed or confused. You might notice her panting, straining, or moving around restlessly. This stage usually lasts 6 to 18 hours. Ideally, your dog will build her birthing nest in the whelping box you provided. When her water breaks, this signals the second and final stage of her labor. The water looks like straw-colored liquid. Her contractions will get more intense after this and she'll go into labor very soon after her water breaks. Puppies will appear sporadically every thirty minutes or so once full labor begins. Labor typically lasts about 4 hours. Most dogs will give birth easily without the need of human help. In most cases, mother dogs will give birth all on their own without much assistance. However, make sure you have your veterinarian's phone number and the number for local emergency animal clinic ready in case of emergency. Contact your vet if: The mother appears to be in extreme pain. The mother has powerful contractions for more than 45 minutes without the birth of a pup. More than two hours pass between the delivery of puppies. The mother dog is trembling or shivering. The mother dog collapses. A dark green or bloody fluid comes out before the birth of the first puppy. (After the first puppy, this is OK.) The mother shows no signs of labor 64 or more days after mating.
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Feed your pregnant dog nutritious food at least twice daily. Prepare a whelping box. Prepare for the arrival of the puppies after 63 days of pregnancy. Line the box with newspaper right before she gives birth. Watch for the first signs of labor. Watch for her water to break and full labor to begin. Know when to contact a vet.