A free Soil Test Workshop will be offered by the Sassafras River Association on September 22 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Toal Park Pavilion in Galena.
It’s often recommended to fertilize in the Fall. But, one might not know how much fertilizer a lawn, garden, or landscape needs. When soil is over fertilized the excess contributes to runoff pollution in the Sassafras and nearby rivers. At the workshop, participants will learn what to apply, and how much. Following the recommendations helps avoid over-applying, and helps protect the Sassafras River and the Chesapeake Bay by preventing excess nutrients from flowing into nearby waters.
To participate in the Fall Soil Testing Workshop, follow these steps:
1. Pick up a soil test kit from one of the following locations between August 27 and September 10:
Sassafras River Association
7479 Augustine Herman Highway
Georgetown, MD 21930
Molly’s Tractor
12455 Browntown Road
Kennedyville, MD 21645
Benchworks
860 High Street
Chestertown, MD 21620
2. Collect the soil sample and return the kit to one of the locations above by 12pm September 11.
3. Attend the workshop on Saturday, September 22 at 9:00 a.m. to receive the results.
A representative from the University of Delaware’s Soil Testing Program will be on hand to provide you with your soil test results and personalized recommendations, as well as to answer any questions you may have.
The Sassafras River Association is dedicated to promoting good water quality, a balance among recreation, wildlife, and economic activity, and an educated community that takes action to restore and maintain the health of the watershed.
For more information, contact the Sassafras River Association at 410-275-1400 or send an e-mail to [email protected]. You may also visit www.sassafrasriver.org.
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