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by laurie
Fri May 19, 2006 2:19 pm
Forum: Allotments, Veg Patches and Container Gardening
Topic: soil test for veggie bed
Replies: 5
Views: 2647

Thanks. After ringing them up (and being referred in turn 5 times) I managed to get the numbers of several companies that can test the soil for me. I just hope the cost isn't prohibitive.

Laurie
by laurie
Fri May 19, 2006 12:37 pm
Forum: Allotments, Veg Patches and Container Gardening
Topic: soil test for veggie bed
Replies: 5
Views: 2647

Thanks, but I don't know of a county ag advisor's office in England. We had them in California. When I've looked online about soil testing, I just see things about pH.
by laurie
Fri May 19, 2006 8:53 am
Forum: Allotments, Veg Patches and Container Gardening
Topic: soil test for veggie bed
Replies: 5
Views: 2647

soil test for veggie bed

I am trying to make a vegetable garden at a new (for us) house. The local cats have been using the newly dug up area as a loo! I have tried orange peels and sticking computer discs in the soil. I've just ordered some coleus plants that worked well for me at a former location. I am worried though abo...