On Sat, 07 Dec 2002 17:59:56 +0000, HaaRoy wrote:

I have always thought that using ash from the bonfire was good for the
plants but am i under a false illusion ?

depends what you burnt: wood and plant material is good
I'd think twice about old tyres and matresses.
--
Derek Turner

The english summer consists of three fine days and a thunderstorm. - Charles II