Re: About that wood ash and charcoal..

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Bill--there is a small discussion of wood ash at the site below.  Wood ash is listed in Mel's soil mix but I didn't put it in my garden.  I didn't have access to any and have since read that wood ash is very alkaline (high in lime and potash)--so be careful.  I live in the west and the soil is already very alkaline.  Also, it must be pure wood ash--no other "stuff" having been burned in the fire pit.  No plastics, colored paper, treated wood or artificial wood logs, etc.  I don't remember where on the internet I read the article about wood ash in gardening--but it did say--be careful--highly alkaline.  Maybe a little is best unless your soil is acidic.     Lorri in Colorado

See:

http://countrylife.net/organic/forum1.html#start

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