No garden pics today. Instead I thought I would talk about tools.

We all have tools we can’t work without. My favourite, especially this time of year is the Dutch Hoe. The long handle and angled head makes slicing those nasty little weeds out of the ground an easy task. I find it easy to use, with the intended pushing motion however care must be taken not to get carried away and slice something unintended.

Another tool I should use but never do, is the gardening glove. I’m booked in for a manicure in a few weeks and I know that it’s going to be a huge waste of money as within a few days the nail polish will be chipped and the dirt will have embedded itself once again.

What is your favourite gardening tool and why?

What’s blooming in your garden this week?

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