Gardeners aren’t supposed to care about having nice hands. They care about the well being of their plants more. Plus, getting your hands dirty in the garden can increase your serotonin levels, which is good for your brain and emotional health. For me, getting my hands dirty is normal because I hate wearing gloves. Garden…
This post was sponsored by WD-40® Company, although the content, ideas and presentation is my own. Take Care of Your Tools Good tools get the job done efficiently and they’re made to last. They can also be a bit more pricey than their competition. Worn, dull or rusty tools, on the other hand, are difficult…
Here’s a roundup of books, online sources, tools and products that we use to garden and preserve our harvest. Before we beginning any gardening project, we invest time in research, which usually means we read! Our first stop is primarily our local library. We are lucky enough to live in an area that has a…
A Great New Set of Pruners Junky tools make gardening miserable. On the other hand, a really good tool is a joy. This week I had the opportunity to trial Haus & Garten’s Pro Series Bypass Pruners, and they are an absolute pleasure to work with. Quality Details When I opened the shipping box I…
A New Twist Ames Tools sent us a cool new rake way back in the middle of summer. It’s a funny looking thing with tines going in two directions and a little hitchhiker rake attached to the handle. New tools, or should I say new twists on tools, always intrigue me so I was enthusiastic about…