Re: Lime

In a message dated 99-10-16 18:23:54 EDT, 
KAREN_STEWART@HP-UnitedKingdom-om9.om.hp.com writes:

<< This has raised a thought - is this another aspect of 
      gardening/agriculture which we should be thinking about in terms of 
      conservation?<<  

Karen, you raise a very important question.  Limestone is so plentiful around 
here that I have not given much thought to the need to conserve it.  But we 
should never take natural resources for granted.  

>> Is there an alternative to crushed limestone?<<

Bonemeal, crushed oyster shells and wood ashes can all be used to raise soil 
pH.  A great way to recycle fireplace ashes is to use them as a topdressing 
on lime-loving plants.  

--Janis  

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