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Old 04-01-2011, 08:11 PM posted to rec.gardens.edible
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Gary Woods wrote:

Bill who putters wrote:

Many which double as weapons.


My wife got me a Neiji garden hoe some years ago. Just the thing for
transplanting, or frightening the Witnesses.... (they no longer stop here).


Gary Woods AKA K2AHC- PGP key on request, or at home.earthlink.net/~garygarlic
Zone 5/4 in upstate New York, 1420' elevation. NY WO G


When the witnesses come I am cordial but state up front people of weak
faith try to convert others for confirmation. Seems to work.

Years ago Smith and Hawkens offered hand tools from Japan that had a
square wood metal interface. I have three of them 3 feet from me now.
The Hand fit was oval and a joy to use. Tools to extend the mind in a
way. Don't know where to find them new but I treat them like family
heirlooms in case one of my kids get into growing plants. Fingers
crossed.

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Bill S. Jersey USA zone 5 shade garden

"Always tell the truth and you don't have to remember anything."
--Mark Twain.