This being only our second gardening season here, I am still learning what grows best and where. This year's garden will be twice the size as last years. I have my wood chips ready to be hauled in, but before I cover the ground, I want to have an idea of what is in the soil.
I took two test samples. One from the area I gardened last summer, and the other in the new area. The new area looks very promising. Neutral (7.0) pH levels, and sufficient levels of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. I am still waiting for my water to be settled for testing the old area.
Below is what I use if I need to amend the soil:
Magnesium deficiency (tomatoes and peppers are prone) - Epsom salt
Calcium deficiency - crushed egg shells
Nitrogen deficiency - coffee ground, well rotten manure, blood meal
Phosphorus deficiency - bone meal
Potassium - potash
I have about a month until serious gardening gets underway. Between now and then I will add wood chips and probably test other areas of the garden. Just for fun I planted some old spinach and broccoli seeds. I couldn't help myself, I HAD to plant something.

Good additives and cheaper than buying "stuff" at the home improvement store. I hope your spinach and broccoli seeds sprout! :)
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