Our soils are short only on phosphorous, and sometimes iron, and then only because there is not enough organic matter to release these natural elements. Wood ashes are also very alkaline. Our soils are already alkaline. Save a little bucket of wood ashes to put out around the base of plants that are being damaged by slugs. That's the only use for them in this area.
Gardeners are big list-makers.
The soil will soon thaw and lists of tasks are in order. Priorities will always vary, but gradual clean-up should be at the bottom. Mending structures, sharpening tools, cleaning the garden shed should come first. The Daily Camera. All rights reserved.