![Calvin Sims, a community gardener from Lithonia, delivers a soil sample to UGA soil scientist Jason Lessl at the Healthy Soil, Healthy Community festival.](https://secure.caes.uga.edu/news/multimedia/images/2028/soilfestsmall.jpg)
Fall Soil Testing
Even experienced gardeners often put off testing their soil, but a basic soil test from University of Georgia Cooperative Extension can provide a wealth of information and help to ensure better results from all those hours spent planting, weeding and harvesting.