what wrong with my garden

[DaveOmak]

I'll count this year as a learning experience and try to do better next year. I had the soil tested by the extension office and the test came back good. I think the I the moisture thing was the problem and I planted some things too close together and that caused some of the problem. I can pay extra for a more complete soil test and I will this fall. I am going to cover the soil with black plastic after I till this years garden in. I will plant further apart next year and see what happens. I was also think about fertilizing the soil before I plant next year. Am I missing anything? Thanks for the rplies! TC

If you are planning on getting real serious, consider doing a complete soil analysis now..Micro nutrients, cation exchange capacity (CEC) and organic matter.
http://www.norganics.com/applications/soiltestinterp.pdf
Here is one example of soil test interpretation....
Once you do this test, (about $60), you should be set for a few years. Amending the soil in the fall will be a huge benefit for next summers crop. Your $60 investment will be returned many times over.