Susan is also blogging at GardenRant.Tools and Other Stuff for the Gardener
Here I'll recommend what works best for gardeners of all levels, according to their own reports, and other products that increase our enjoyment of the garden. The bullet points will gradually become links to pages on each subject. I'm writing as fast as I can.
Tools and Equipment
- For Digging, including weeding
- For Pruning and Making Divisions
- For Mowing
- For Raking and Spreading
- For Carrying — favorite Containers
Clothes and Body Protections
- Winter Clothes
- Summer Clothes
- Gloves
- Shoes for real gardeners.
- Hats and other sun protection
- Defenses against Mosquitoes
Furniture and Help with Cook-Outs
- Seating makes the garden
- Umbrellas help, too
- Grill up some Food
- Deal with those Mosquitos
Digital Cameras and Software
- Digital Photography — the Rewards and Headaches follows my own nongeek story to a functional level of photographic competence. (Yes, I set the bar low, in line with my technical talents.)
Great Tool Information in Print
- The Tool Book
by Logan is the latest favorite. - Garden Tools and Equipment
by the editors of Fine Gardening. - Year-Round Guide to Garden Maintenance
by Gordon and Mary Hayward. - Garden Tools
by a bunch of authors. - Tools, Techniques and Tips for a Successful Garden
by Dobbs and Knowles.
Tool Maintenance Info on Line
- Good advice on cleaning and sharpening from Fine Gardening Magazine.
- Tool care tips by Felco.
- Caring for tool handles, and how to sharpen a shovel, from Lowes.
Sources that Support this Site
- Sears Gardening Tools and Equipment — they've always had a good reputation. As for their clothes, not so much.
- On Amazon browse Garden Shoes or
Garden Shoes