On Fri, 14 Mar 2008 22:42:00 GMT, Tim W wrote:

Ashes from the grate of a coal fire. Are they in some way bad for the soil?
Can I put them on the veg patch?

Tim w

They contain sulphur which, with water becomes sulphuric acid (acid rain
comes from coal fire fumes) If left to weather in an unused corner of the
garden they can be useful for paths eg between raised beds.
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Jim S
Tyneside UK
www.jimscott.co.uk