INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Measure the dimensions of your garden bed using a tape measure. You will need the length, width, and depth of the bed. Place those measurements into an online soil volume calculator. Find one of these by searching on the Internet. You can try this one: https://www.gardeners.com/how-to/soil-calculator/7558.html Keep in mind that you'll be mixing the soil with compost. So the number you get from the calculator will be the volume you should have after you've combined compost with your soil. The best soil to use is the soil that is native to your area. If you have soil to spare in your yard, simply gather the amount that you need in a bucket or wheelbarrow and move it over to your raised garden bed. If you don't have easy access to soil, you can purchase some topsoil or a faux soil mixture from a gardening supply store. If you're mixing purchased soil with soil from your yard, make sure they both have a similar consistency. Inconsistent soil can cause problems for water drainage. or purchase some. You can make your own compost by decomposing organic material in a compost bin. If you have enough from your personal compost pile, simply use what you have. If you don't compost or need to supplement your supply, purchase compost from a gardening supply store. Read the bag or ask the store assistant to find out what materials went into the compost. The best compost will be made primarily from plant matter, food scraps, and manure. Your goal should be have to an even mixture of compost and soil. Measure the soil and compost before pouring them into the bed to be precise, or simply gauge the amounts by eye. Don't worry about being completely exact. Once you've poured both soil and compost into the bed, mix them thoroughly using either your hands or a gardening tool, like a till. Wear gloves if you're mixing with your hands. Simply pull out rocks whenever you see them and place them somewhere else in your yard. Too many large rocks can make it difficult for plants to grow. How high you fill the bed depends on personal preference and the plants you'll be growing. If your plants will grow straight up, like tomatoes, keep the soil mixture flush with the top of the bed. If you're mainly growing flowers, leave some space between the top of the soil and the top of the bed. This way the bloom of the flower will be more prominently displayed.

SUMMARY: Calculate how much soil you will need. Gather native soil from your yard if possible. Purchase nutrient-rich mixtures if you can't use native soil. Make your own compost Mix soil and compost using at a 1:1 ratio. Remove any rocks from the mixture. Fill your garden bed to the top or nearly the top.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Hold the syringe (needle pointing up) carefully in one hand. Use the other hand to pull the grey needle cap upwards and away from the syringe. Once the needle cap is removed, you must be very careful not to drop the syringe or touch it to anything else to avoid contamination. Use your thumb and index finger to pinch your skin at the injection site. You should pinch the skin until it creates a firm surface for the injection. Try to get a good couple of inches of skin pulled up slightly away from your body for an effective subcutaneous injection. Insert the needle fully into your skin until the syringe barrel is just above the surface of the skin. Keep the skin pinched for the duration of the injection process. Don't release it until you have removed the needle completely. " Keep pushing through the "snap" until you reach the bottom to receive the full dosage. Release the plunger and the needle will automatically pull back up into the syringe safety guard. Used needles should never be discarded in regular household trash. You should throw it away in a container that is specifically intended for used needles and other sharp objects. You should never reuse or recycle used syringes. If you don't have a sharps disposal container, contact your healthcare provider to ask about safe disposal of used syringes.

SUMMARY: Remove the needle cap whole holding the syringe upright. Pinch your injection site. Inject the syringe needle into your skin. Push the plunger down slowly until you feel a "snap. Dispose of the used syringe in a sharps disposal container.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Sphynx cats love people and being around people. If you want a cat to bond with who wants to take part in what you're doing, then a Sphynx is a good choice. Sphynx cats are known to follow their owners around the house with wagging tails. Play with your Sphynx cat twice a day. The Sphynx is renowned for his inquisitive nature. He puts a lot of enthusiasm into whatever he does, which along with his natural curiosity means the Sphynx can get up to mischief if he's not provided with an outlet for his normal behavior. Because of this energy and curiosity, the breed has a lot of character and can be seen as quite mischievous. Because of your Sphynx cat's lack of hair, you need to keep her inside. If she is left outside, she can get sunburned or too cold. If you let your Sphynx cat outside, make sure to watch her closely to make sure the elements don't make her sick. The Sphynx cat is a social cat who doesn't like being alone. If you are gone from home often, consider having another Sphynx cat or other pets. Sphynx cats do very well with other pets, including dogs and other cats. Sphynx cats have a lot of energy. They like to climb on furniture and doors, and even climb on people's shoulders. They also are good at balancing and can be acrobatic tricks. Make your home a fun place for your Sphynx cat to explore by giving him plenty of places to climb. Consider attaching shelving to the wall in such a way that the cat has an aerial walkway around a room. Providing a high perch beside a door will give the Sphynx a great spot from which to watch people come and go, which could prevent your Sphynx trying to dash out the door each time.

SUMMARY:
Give your Sphynx a lot of attention. Satisfy the Sphynx's natural curiosity. House your Sphynx cat inside. Consider companions for your Sphynx cat. Provide places for the cat to climb.