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In addition to the islanders, the following people help make the program possible:
Name:Position:Email:Tel. #:
Dave HealeyProgram Chairmandghealey@tighebond.com413-627 9202
Diane BrennanProgram Coordinatordtbrennan@tighebond.com562-1600 X128
Mike SullivanHolyoke's Mayorsullivam@ci.holyoke.ma.us322-5510
Dave BeaudoinHolyoke DPWbeaudoind@ci.holyoke.ma.us322-5645
Bill FuquaHolyoke DPWfuquaw@ci.holyoke.ma.us322-5645
John HurleyMaster Gardenerjehurley@comcast.net..
Keith DavisWebmasterkeith@pcvoyage.com533-4258
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How to take a soil sample for testing
Contributed by John Hurley

Soils that look different, or have been used differently, should be sampled and tested separately. Avoid sampling when the soil is very wet or recently limed or fertilized.
  1. Dig a hole 6-8 inches deep (3-4 for lawns) and set aside.
  2. Using a clean trowel, take a thin vertical slice from the side of the hole, place in clean container.
  3. Take at least 5 samples from the test area and mix in a clean container.
  4. Place a cup full of this mixed soil in a small sandwich bag, close tightly, and LABEL (Lawn, Vegetables, or Flowers) from the area that you have taken the sample from and mark it on the outside of the bag.
  5. Don't forget to go back and fill in the holes that you made in step one.
Testing the soil: Coming soon!

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