In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Seed packets can range in price anywhere from 10 cents to a dollar or more per pack, depending on the breed. You can purchase seeds from garden supply centers, superstores, and online retailers. French marigolds start from seed much faster than African marigolds. Hybrid varieties will not usually start from seed. If you have leftover seeds, you can save them for the following growing season. Seal them in an air-tight container such as a mason jar in a cool, dry place. It's best to use a divided seed container so that you can easily separate the roots of your seedlings once they've begun to grow. You can purchase these at most gardening stores. You can also use an egg carton filled with potting mix to start your seeds. It is preferable to use a nutrient-enriched soil or mix when starting seeds, rather than straight topsoil, as it will give the seeds an extra nutritional boost and make it easy for young roots to take hold. Refer to the package directions for the appropriate planting depth, as this will vary by marigold breed. Avoid sowing more than 2 seeds in the same division of your seed planter; sowing too many seeds in the same spot will force them to fight for sunlight and oxygen and will prevent rapid growth. Watering newly sown seeds with a watering can could simply wash the seeds away. Use a spray bottle filled with clean water to mist the soil until it's damp. Use a spoon or other small tool to dig the seedling out of the planter, being careful not to damage the roots. Remove any dead or browning seedlings. Transplant marigolds into your garden beds or containers when they're about 6" tall and look fairly sturdy. Handle the plants with care so as not to damage the roots.
Summary: Purchase seeds. Use a divided seed planter to start your seeds. Fill the seed planter with potting mix or seed starting mix. Sow the seeds in the soil. Moisten the soil daily using a spray bottle. Thin the seedlings when they reach 2" tall. Transplant marigolds once they've reached 6" tall.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: in first position. Get into first position by standing with your legs together and your toes pointed out. Lift your arms out in front of you and form them into an oval. Bend your knees and slowly lower your body down toward the ground, keeping your heels flat on the floor. Squeeze your muscles in as you come back up. This is called a demi plie. Plies are pronounced as Plea-AE. You can hold onto a ballet barre or the back of a chair for support if you need it. After you can do a demi plie, move on to the grande plies. It's the same move, except that you lift your heels off the floor. This is similar to a squat but you have your heels together and your toes pointed out. Stand up tall with your heels together and your toes pointed out. Push your foot against the floor as you slide it out to the front, side, or back. Lift your heel to point your toe. Then, slowly lower your foot from the point down to the floor and drag your foot across the floor back to first position. Tendues are pronounced Ton-DUE. After you master the first position, try tendues in the other positions. You can use a tendue to transition from first to second position. Do a tendue to the side, then lower your foot to the floor instead of bringing it back in. Stand tall with your heels together and your toes pointed out. Slowly lift your heels off the ground as high as you can. Pause for 2-3 seconds, then slowly lower your heels back to the floor. Releve is pronounced "rel uh VEY." After you master releves in first position, try them in the other positions, as well. Do a demi plie in first position with your core engaged and your upper body lifted. Then, spring off the ground and land in a demi plie. As you jump, lift your feet up heel to toe, then land by putting your feet down toe to heel. Typically, you'll do sets of 4, 6, or 8 sautes. Pay attention to your form so that each saute is performed correctly. Once you master this, practice doing it in second position. Start in first position with your heels together, your toes pointed out, and your arms curved into an oval out in front of you. Do a demi plie, then leap off of the floor in a saute. Open your legs and land in second position with your legs spread slightly wider than shoulder-width apart and your arms spread out at your sides. An echappe is pronounced A-sha-PAY. Do several jumps shifting from first to second, then second to first. You can also do an echappe to shift from fifth to second position. Grand jetes are leaps where you extend 1 leg in front of your body and 1 leg behind your body. Place your arms in fourth or fifth position. Take a small hop forward with 1 leg, then leap into the air to do your grand jete. Split your legs and extend them out straight with your toes pointed. Jete is pronounced Zha-TAE. Jump as high as you can without overexerting your body or bending your knees. With practice, you'll be able to jump higher and spread your legs further. A grand battement is a kick with a pointed toe and straight leg, which you can do to the front, side, or back. Put your arms in second position. Brush your foot across the floor, then lift it up into a kick. Lift your kick up as high as you can, pointing your toe. Keep your standing leg straight as you kick. Grand battement is pronounced GROND Bot-MAH. When you're doing a grand battement to the back, lean forward slightly but don't bend at your waist. Try to lift your leg at least 90 degrees off the ground, but don't push yourself further than your range of motion can go. As you practice, you'll be able to lift your leg further off the ground. You can do grand battements with your arms in other positions as you get better at ballet.
Summary: Do demi plies Do tendues in first position. Perform releves in first position. Perform sautes when you're ready for a basic jump. Do an echappe to shift from first to second position. Perform grand jetes to add leaps. Try grand battements to incorporate kicks.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: When you drink water, your vocal chords are lubricated at a cellular level. This lubrication alleviates the stress to your vocal cords caused by heat and friction. Make sure you drink the recommended 6-8 8oz glasses a day, and keep a glass nearby when you're singing. Make sure to drink lukewarm water while singing; anything too cold or too hot can negatively affect your voice. You can also hydrate yourself and lubricate your vocal cords by eating foods that contain a lot of water. Eat a good amount of apples, pears, watermelon, peaches, melons, grapes, plums, bell peppers and applesauce. Many foods and drinks have negative impacts on your voice, including: milk, juice, coffee, ice cream, and candy. Avoid these foods and drinks particularly on training and performing days. When you increase your loudness, your vocal folds bang together harder than usual to produce the sound. Over time, this can cause your vocal folds to become swollen, red, and damaged. While it might seem natural to clear your throat before singing, it bangs your vocal cords together in a destructive way that can lead to severe hoarseness. Instead, try sipping water when you feel the urge to clear your throat. If you find yourself clearing your throat a lot, see a doctor. There's a chance that you could be dealing with some allergies or acid reflux disease. Moisture is great for your voice. Put a humidifier in your room at night while you sleep to make sure that you're breathing in environments that are most beneficial to your vocal chords. Smoking cigarettes can not only cause cancer, but also inflammation to your vocal cords. This inflammation can cause your voice to sound weak and husky.
Summary:
Drink a lot of water. Eat hydrating snacks. Avoid consuming alcohol, caffeine, excessive sugar, or acidity. Avoid yelling and screaming. Don't clear your throat. Humidify your home. Don't smoke.