Thanks so much for responding... I ran to the store after I posted this and bought a test kit. I'm having to let the soil dry a little more but I did test the ph already. It seems its a little darker than what the 7.0 reading is and not as dark as the 8.0...
What is the best way to help lower it this time of year? Could I try an acid loving miracle grow?
And yes, I am going to be sending off a soil sample to the county agent.. I never would have thought my ph would be high.