A couple weeks ago when I shared my favorite tools, I suggested that there might be a few gaps in my already expansive garden tool collection. Well, I may have filled them. I think the… [Continue Reading]
MY FAVORITE TOOLS (PART 3: WEEDING, EDGING, WATERING, WHEELBARROWS)
We started with my four most used tools and yesterday I covered pruning and raking tools. Today I’m going to hit you with all the rest, so hang onto your hats. Just to review, these… [Continue Reading]
MY FAVORITE TOOLS (PART 2: PRUNING & RAKES)
Yesterday, in the first part of My Favorite Tools, I covered what I consider to be my four essential tools; the ones I reach for almost every time I garden. Today I’m going to get… [Continue Reading]
MY FAVORITE TOOLS (PART 1)
I love tools and gadgets and I’m always searching for the next great thing. There is such satisfaction that comes from having the right tool for that job. In my quest to have the right… [Continue Reading]
IN SEARCH OF THE PERFECT GARDEN TOOL
Several years ago, my gardening life was changed. I discovered the hori hori aka soil knife. Instead of carrying around various trowels, pruners and weed extractors, I could garden with one tool. Hori horis pretty… [Continue Reading]
You know you’re a gardener when …
You absolutely loved the dowager countess’ comment to her granddaughter Edith disparaging gardeners on Sunday’s “Downton Abbey.” Edith (recently left at the altar and nearing “spinsterhood,” at least her in estimation) needs a hobby and… [Continue Reading]
