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Mo Leo wrote:

Hi...... As you can see I have never asked a question before so not too
sure I am doing this right !!!!!!! My question is:

I have a log burning stove and would like to know if I can put the burnt
ash on the garden and if so are there any plants that do not like this?

Thanks
Mo

It is somewhat alkaline (basic), but not much. I'd avoind plants like
potatoes and blueberries who prefer acidic (low pH) soils. Besides the
ash, if you have any small bits of charcoal, you'll want to be sure to
get them in to the garden as well. Charcoal charged soil has been
reported by universities to be more fertile. Google Terra Preta, e.g.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terra_preta
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