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| Organic Apples in the Garden |
Your compost pile has dark crumbles that no longer look like
corn on the cob or whatever they once were.
You tested the soil for PH and understand that 7 is neutral
but because you have acid soil and want to lower the PH
you are looking for cheaper, organic ways to add potash
and trace minerals.
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| variety of yellow gourds |
You have a fire stove that you burned hard wood and didn't
use noxious chemicals or burn colored trash.
You want to use the cold, ice cold ash, sure, it isn't even warm...
In the Fall add sprinkle amount to soil and ease in with
a hoe fork and a little rain. Go light, allow to rest a week,
and re-test the soil.
I like the simple Luster Leaf
one but there are many just as inexpensive and easy.
OR go with a hand fill of soil and place in clean container
and bring or mail to your local university, cooperative
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| purple radishes |
The key is to go easy with the wood ash, as it is easy to
add a bit more but difficult to correct backwards.
Know what plants like acid soil, plant those in untreated areas.
The wood ash is a free byproduct of your lifestyle. Make your home beautiful, chemical
free and organic.
