Soil Testing

The University of Massachusetts Soil and Plant Tissue Testing Laboratory is located on the campus of the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. Testing services are available to all. The function of the Soil and Plant Tissue Testing Laboratory is to provide test results and recommendations that lead to the wise and economical use of soils and soil amendments.

For additional information not outlined on this page, call the UMass Soil and Plant Tissue Testing Lab at (413) 545-2311, and be sure to visit their web site at:

http://www.umass.edu/plsoils/soiltest

Garden Clippings Newsletter

A Horticultural Newsletter for Home Gardeners

• Published monthly from March through October
• Provides a checklist of monthly gardening activities
• Keeps you abreast of current pest outbreaks in Massachusetts
• Gives the latest cultural information and control strategies for insect and disease problems of turf, ornamentals, vegetables, and fruit
• Keeps you updated on current agricultural research

A one-year subscription to Garden Clippings by mail is $10 (8 issues).

Download a printable order form for Garden Clippings

Home Gardener Information

The UMass Extension Agriculture & Landscape Program maintains a list of resources available to home gardeners and landscapers. The list can be found on the UMass Extension Landscape, Nursery and Urban Forestry Program web site at the following location:

http://www.umassgreeninfo.org/resources/gardener_info.html

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