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mygardens
Croton On Hudson, NY
(Zone 6b)

January 23, 2008
02:12 PM

Post #4443246

I have just been researching the subject to see where I can use the ashes from our wood stove. Most sources are very positive and informative, but I did find a very disturbing article at http://burningissues.org/radwaste1.html . In our area we do have a nuclear plant, but that is not really the issue. The regulations in the US are more strict since the 50's and 60's. Although most of the wood we burn is from our property, pollutants come from all over the world. Can anyone comment on the information in the article? Are we making a mistake to use our wood ashes in our organic garden?

This message was edited Jan 23, 2008 1:33 PM

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