PRESS RELEASE                                                              

February 14, 2008

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT: Dawn Pettinelli

Soil Nutrient Analysis Laboratory at 860.486.4274

 or

Rochelle Syme

UConn Home and Garden Education Center

877-486-6271

FREE SOIL TESTING AND GARDENING ADVICE AT THE CONNECTICUT FLOWER AND GARDEN SHOW,

FEBRUARY 21 – 24, 2008

AT THE CONNECTICUT CONVENTION CENTER IN HARTFORD

The University of Connecticut Soil Testing Laboratory will offer free soil pH testing each day of the show. Bring in ½ cup of soil and we will test it and let you know how much, if any, limestone you need to add for optimal plant growth. Master Gardeners and staff horticulturists from the UCONN Home and Garden Education Center will be on hand to answer all of your gardening questions. Free gardening handouts will help you make the most of your lawn and gardens this year!