Here's the scoop on the dirt

Clem got the soil test back. Here's his report:

Good news from the lab. Our soil tests look good. All our nutrient levels look normal, some are even very high. The levels of organic matter are very good, too. The only down side is our pH is a bit high at 7.6. The report says, "Reported pH is higher than desired. Do not apply limestone, wood ash, or any other amendment that might raise soil pH further. To lower pH: sulfur, aluminum sulfate, iron sulfate, or acidic organic matter may be effective." The test also shows lead levels of 3 PPM; anything under 150 PPM is considered safe (a certain amount of lead occurs naturally). Cadmium is also low at .1 PPM (anything less than 1 PPM is considered safe). Anyone who wants a copy of the complete test can stop by my piano shop; I'm always here Saturdays.