Test the pH of your soil for free

If, like me, you've wondered how to find out if your soil is acidic or alkaline without having to splash out on a test kit, read on.
All you gotta do is take some soil from your garden and put in a clean container. Then, add a half-cup of vinegar. If the soil bubbles or fizzes, it's alkaline.
If there's no reaction, try again with a fresh soil sample into a second container. Add a half-cup of water and mix. Then, add a half-cup of baking soda. If the soil bubbles or fizzes the soil is highly acidic.
If your soil is acidic, you could add wood ash or lime and give it some time, to try rebalance.  If it's alkaline, use sulfur or pine needles.  Much easier than you thought, isn't it?

I like free and I like simple.