I can always tell when people are getting in the mood to prepare for another year of gardening, taking care of the lawn and doing yard work. My phone rings a little more often, and the traffic of people coming by the Extension office increases as they seek information and answers to questions. The tease of spring weather and beautiful warm days seems to have that effect. 

People calling for soil tests is a good thing. They naturally anticipate having another fabulous vegetable garden, a lush green lawn, a more abundant fruit orchard and an even better spring flower show. That’s what everyone wants, right? Of course, but to accomplish that goal, the necessary preparations must be made. It all begins with the soil.