Spring officially begins two weeks from today.
And newsnine is here to help you prepare for blooming flowers and a bounty of fruits and vegetables. Each day this week on Common Cents, we're going to give you tips on gardening. For those of you who haven't cultivated a green thumb, OSU Extension horticulturists can help beginners start their own vegetable garden. Geer says that soil samples allows a lab technician to determine the average nutrient percentage. Horticulturists also say the more expensive fertilizer brands are not necessarily better than the cheaper brands.