Wood ash

We'll share the benefits of wood ash in the garden, the right and wrong ways to apply it, and how to use it for pest control.

Dozens upon dozens of uses for wood ash around the house and garden, in food preservation and more.

Information on cremation ashes. The process of cremation and what are human ashes made of.

List of flowers, trees, vegetables, scrubs, and plants that like wood ash. The best plant species to plant and grow in wood ash soil.

This past school year our family took a deep dive into pioneer life. One fictional pioneer account that we read referred to the making of soap with lye made from wood ash and rain water.

Have you ever had a go at making your own soap? It's easier than you might think. Just follow our step by step instructions and you will soon be using your own Wood Ash Soap. #DIY #woodash #homesteading #selfsufficient

When your primary heating source is wood, you find yourself cleaning out the wood stove quite a bit during those colder months of the year. Before long you’re dumping out your ash bucket once or

Wood ash is a great source of Potassium. http://i-cdn.apartmenttherapy.com/uimages/re-nest/2011-08-24-mp.jpg What is it? Wood ashes are the remains of fire consumed wood. This is a fairly simple definition, but that's what it is. When people understood the benefits of wood ash in the 18th century, the British colonies of America were exporting large amounts of this material back to Great Britain. What is the primary benefit? Wood ash is a good source of Potash (aka potassium... in a water…

Wood ash from your fireplace, woodstove, or outdoor boiler may seem like a waste product, but there are a surprising number of uses for wood ash. Historically, wood ash was an asset, and there are

Wood ash is an organic powdery residue often used in composting and is a hot debate. Learn the pros and cons of using wood ash in compost.