"Janet Baraclough" wrote in message
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Having had several bonfires (in an incinerator) over the last week, I
have accumulated a large pile of wood ash, combined with bits of charred
wood. I recall a discussion a while back about the use of ash, but
regretably did not keep it.

What is is best use for the ash mixture?

Generally dug in to the veg plot
Spread around soft fruit or shrubs
Used for specific plants
Thrown away

Its useful in the compost heap to counteract acidity.
Spread it around the root area of gooseberries and blackcurrants

Spread it as a slug deterrent around newly transplanted brassicas and
lettuce, and clematis plants.
(for that you'll need to store it dry)

dust it over patches of moss in your lawn & lightly water in. Will kill off
the moss.

rob