In the Garden

Written By: Bob and Linda Larson  |  Posted: Monday, September 27th, 2010

"To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted." - Ecclesiastes 3:1-2

Fall is here and for gardeners, emotions can be mixed: relief that the weeding and picking and preserving is over and sadness that your supply of fresh produce has come to an end. But there are some tasks still left to to do to keep your garden healthy and get a jump start for next spring. Now is a good time to have your soil tested. Most state university systems have soil testing available for a fee, or you can search your area for a test lab. A soil test will tell you which nutrients are needed for your soil, if any.

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