Wood ash is an ideal source of nutrients for plant growth

Fiann Ó Nualláin looks at the benefits of open-air fires and how ash from untreated wood and clippings can be a useful replacement for fertiliser when it comes to encouraging growth in your garden.

A FEW weeks ago, I wrote about how I love to chop wood in January as a way to kick-start a mindful New Year and work out the Christmas kinks.

Thanks for all the lumberjack jokes — nothing grounds you more than a healthy Irish ‘get over yourself’ slagging.