"Tim Tompkins" wrote in message
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Ashes are usually very alkaline! Where do you live? If your soil
conditions are already a high pH it is probably not a good idea. However
if
your soil is acid the ashes will help raise the pH.

TT

Tim,

I am in Southern, CA, zones 9-10. I have great luck (knock on wood) growing
roses, so my soil is pretty good.

Emil