tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5567973235731943181.post845795995855756447..comments2024-02-29T22:33:49.652-08:00Comments on Confessions of a Composter: Ashes From Your Fireplace- Compostable or Not?Michelle http://www.blogger.com/profile/03806770073814563148noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5567973235731943181.post-73686531987542770002016-06-29T13:18:43.109-07:002016-06-29T13:18:43.109-07:00Wood ashes work very well when dusted into your hu...Wood ashes work very well when dusted into your humanure bucket or outhouse hole. This keeps the odor to a minimum and balances the pH. Happy gardenernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5567973235731943181.post-45867093572878873662013-04-29T06:40:24.822-07:002013-04-29T06:40:24.822-07:00That's a good point!That's a good point!Michelle https://www.blogger.com/profile/03806770073814563148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5567973235731943181.post-28271295886767537422013-04-29T06:19:34.925-07:002013-04-29T06:19:34.925-07:00The "no BBQ ashes" rule only applies if ...The "no BBQ ashes" rule only applies if you are using commercial briquets (which contain binders and such) and lighter fluid. If you are using wood or natural lump charcoal and starting your fire with newspaper and kindling, this is not an issue.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5567973235731943181.post-68423163413787754192013-02-25T09:37:12.743-08:002013-02-25T09:37:12.743-08:00Some communities may allow this but most will not....Some communities may allow this but most will not. I would recommend contacting the city in which you live to learn their policy.Michelle https://www.blogger.com/profile/03806770073814563148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5567973235731943181.post-79637831572180470622013-02-25T09:35:20.657-08:002013-02-25T09:35:20.657-08:00Can I put my cooled ashes in the city provided com...Can I put my cooled ashes in the city provided compost bin?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5567973235731943181.post-34763015315071973002012-04-20T04:46:22.696-07:002012-04-20T04:46:22.696-07:00It sounds like you have a very large pile so the w...It sounds like you have a very large pile so the wood ash may not affect the pH too much. If you are concerned, I would recommend adding something that is acidic to balance out the basic ash, something like orange or lemon peels. Also turn the pile so the ash is incorporated into the pile and not concentrated in one area. As long as your pile is still decreasing in size and heating up, you should be fine.<br /><br />Compost piles are usually very forgiving, so don't stress out about it too much.Michelle https://www.blogger.com/profile/03806770073814563148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5567973235731943181.post-30615862911370750742012-04-19T17:54:12.245-07:002012-04-19T17:54:12.245-07:00I have been composting for many years and started ...I have been composting for many years and started burning wood a couple of years back and have added most of my wood ash to my compost pile. Now I am concerned that it may really need to be amended with what nitrogen or what? <br /><br />It doesn't seem that adding more carbon would be the solution. <br /><br />My first stab is to add grass clippings probably 10 bags or so. It is a pretty good size pile about 12 X 5.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5567973235731943181.post-19192496955198742652012-03-07T19:14:40.686-08:002012-03-07T19:14:40.686-08:00This very informative article is worth reading ind...This very informative article is worth reading indeed. I see that the writer has exerted so much effort that he came up with this successful work. I look forward to reading same successful works from you soon. I appreciate it very much, in fact so stay connected and keep posting. <br /><br /><a href="http://vermicompostinghowto.com/" rel="nofollow">Vermicomposting</a>CeciliaSewellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01601744888358891798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5567973235731943181.post-27997756129262256822011-04-19T09:15:18.325-07:002011-04-19T09:15:18.325-07:00I agree, ashes from the fireplace do really have e...I agree, ashes from the fireplace do really have enough nutrients to be composted. Minerals like carbon and nitrogen are essential for a good compost that ashes can provide.balershttp://www.balers.org.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5567973235731943181.post-56759443822648636872011-02-28T22:18:43.758-08:002011-02-28T22:18:43.758-08:00I use wood ash VERY sparsely in my compost 2 or 3 ...I use wood ash VERY sparsely in my compost 2 or 3 times a yr. What you can do with the rest is sprinkle VERY sparingly in a wooded area VERY VERY sparingly. Then I use concentrated amounts right up against the fence lines; this keeps grass and weeds at a minimum in areas that are difficult to reach with the mower. This method is not recommended around tree bases or gardens; you will injure or kill your plants. Good for killing honey suckle stumps that won't go away!V S P Reillynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5567973235731943181.post-84412930409643155562011-02-25T21:20:29.832-08:002011-02-25T21:20:29.832-08:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.electric fireplaceshttp://www.fireplacegateway.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5567973235731943181.post-28827451361124958252011-02-24T17:44:28.523-08:002011-02-24T17:44:28.523-08:00I've also heard of throwing them on snow/mixin...I've also heard of throwing them on snow/mixing with salt for our annual snow dusting here in cinci. But, this also makes for a nasty mess when the stuff melts...D.Chaphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02310041713834685496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5567973235731943181.post-38291004670841969172011-02-24T14:24:24.364-08:002011-02-24T14:24:24.364-08:00Make Soap!Make Soap!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5567973235731943181.post-55342192754512880932011-02-24T13:57:05.871-08:002011-02-24T13:57:05.871-08:00Ashes are good for sprinkling on your plants to g...Ashes are good for sprinkling on your plants to get rid of some pest, they eat them along with the leaves and the sharp edges of the ashes cuts them up inside and kills them. I use it on my potato plants and it works pretty good, of course you have to reapply after a good rain.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5567973235731943181.post-67934096857984775732011-02-24T12:40:03.644-08:002011-02-24T12:40:03.644-08:00I do add some to my compost heaps. never quite su...I do add some to my compost heaps. never quite sure if it is good or not. I will try localized around citrus rinds.<br /><br />Other possible use scatter on shoveled snow areas. Such yields a darkened color which speeds heat/melt/evaporation. Of course plain old sand does the same.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com