Q: The amaryllis should lose its foliage as the summer ends and autumn begins. When this begins to happen, start giving the plant slightly smaller quantities of water, but do not allow the soil to dry out completely. Trim the yellow or brown leaves once they have withered by cutting them off next to the neck of the bulb. Allow living green leaves to remain on the plant. Once the weather is cooler and most of the leaves have died, bring the amaryllis indoors. Place the pot in a cool, dark area between 40 and 50F (510C), such as a basement. If you do not have a suitable area for a pot, you may carefully remove the bulb and roots from the soil and place it in the crisper (vegetable drawer) of a refrigerator. Always bring the amaryllis in before the first frost, which typically occurs at 32F or 0C night temperature. If storing in your refrigerator, do not store fruit in your refrigerator at the same time. Many fruits, especially apples, release chemicals that can sterilize your amaryllis bulb. Leave the amaryllis in the cool, dark environment for at least six weeks. Do not water it during this time, but do remove any remaining leaves as they die. This is the bulb's dormant period, and the plant must experience this in order to bloom again. If you want the amaryllis to rebloom by a particular date, such as Christmas, remove the bulb from the cool area at least six weeks before that day.
A: Reduce watering gradually as the leaves die. Remove the dead leaves. Bring the plant to a cool indoor area. Leave the bulb alone for 68 weeks. Move on to the next section after 68 weeks.

Q: To people from other countries, Cockney rhyming slang may seem nonsensical, but the concept is fairly simple. Choose a phrase that rhymes with your intended word and then use that rhyme in place of the intended word. One common example of rhyming slang is saying "apples and pears" in place of "stairs." The last word in this phrase, "pears," rhymes with the actual meaning"stairs." You could say, "Blimey, I have to climb four sets of apples and pears just to get to me flat!" Another example is using "Barney Rubble" to stand in for "trouble." You could say, "Mate, you're sure gonna be in Barney Rubble for that one!" When using Cockney rhymes in a sentence, you don't need to say the whole rhyme. For example, say, "Mum rang me on the dog." The full rhyme would be "dog and bone," in which "bone" is actually the word that rhymes with "phone." Yet, to make it more funand confusingyou only use the first part of the rhyme. Another example is, "Let's head to the nuclear tonight, boys!" In this instance, "nuclear" refers to "nuclear sub(marine)," which stands in for "pub." Do an Internet search or watch some Cockney movies to learn more common rhymes. For instance, use "Ruby" (short for "Ruby Murray") for "curry," "Adam and Eve" for "believe," "kettle and hob" for "watch" (hob rhymes with fob, an old term for a pocket watch), "butcher's" (butcher's hook) for "look," and "trouble and strife" for "wife."
A: Use rhymes in place of the intended word. Say only the first word of the rhyme. Memorize common Cockney rhyming slang.

Q: Although bamboo has a rapid growth rate, you only need to prune it once a year if you do a really thorough job. Pruning your bamboo more frequently can actually cause it to send off more shoots. Mark on your calendar when to start pruning and coordinate it with fertilizing. Branches and leaves can cut your skin in a bamboo grove, so it's a good idea to wear sturdy gloves, long pants, and a long-sleeved shirt. Wearing sturdy gloves will also make it easier to handle and cut the canes. Nodes are where the pieces of the stem join together. You'll see a slight bump or bulge on the stem shaft indicating this joining. To trim down the height of a bamboo plant, locate a node. Then, position your shears or plant saw right above it and cut across. Making your cut above the node also makes the pruning process easier, as these spots are less thick. Bamboo is very strong and if you cut it at an angle, it can be quite dangerous. Keep your cuts blunt and horizontal to minimize the risk. You should be able to use hand clippers for most cane. However, if the cane is rather large, opt for a pruning hand saw and extension.
A: Prune once a year in late summer or early fall to minimize spreading. Wear eye and hand protection. Cut above a node if you are trying to reduce height. Make straight cuts across the bamboo stem.

Q: To eat the edamame, just put one edamame pod in your mouth, slide out the edamame beans with your teeth, and discard the pods. If you'd rather not do this every time you at edamame, you can remove the beans from the pods first, and then you can place them in a bowl and garnish them with spices of your choice. This edamame will hold in the refrigerator for at least two days.
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Place the cooked edamame in a bowl. Eat it. Store it.