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Gone Before!
There’s something very spiritual about using vintage garden tools in your garden. For me it reminds me of my childhood watching my grandfather tending his vegetables. I was lucky to inherit his garden tools when he passed away, the handles stained from our ruby red soil here in Devon.
Every-time I use them they remind me of him and I enjoy my gardening even more reminiscing on days gone by…
Look out for vintage garden tools at car boot sales they usually only need a good clean and a bit of TLC! They would have generally been forged in Britain so will be good and strong and will become your best friends! The ultimate in green recycling!
2 replies to “Gone Before!”
Helen Gazeley
Couldn’t agree more. I see you have a twisted tine four-pronged handfork. Mine’s just lost its second tooth (which I wrote about on my blog http://helengazeley.typepad.co.uk/gardenwriter/2015/05/old-and-new-garden-handfork-design.html) and I really don’t like the modern three-pronged ones. I’m going to have to visit those car boot sales!
twool HQ
What a great post, Helen! Yep, car boot might be your best bet – good luck!! 🙂
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