Can anybody suggest a good gardening gift? Or a company I could have a
look into?

On 25 Nov 2006 04:29:05 -0800, "Kate"
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Can anybody suggest a good gardening gift? Or a company I could have a
look into?

Felco pruners
Mud Gloves
A great garden fork
Gift certificate to Barton Springs Nursery

Kate wrote:

Can anybody suggest a good gardening gift? Or a company I could have a
look into?


http://www.gardeners.com/

Carl


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Is it worth getting a gift subscription? What about Gardeners World?
Carl 1 Lucky Texan wrote:

Kate wrote:

Can anybody suggest a good gardening gift? Or a company I could have a
look into?


http://www.gardeners.com/

Carl


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Kate wrote:
Can anybody suggest a good gardening gift? Or a company I could have a
look into?
Kate:
I have a suggestion for the gardener in your life who already has just
about every gardening tool, etc. My new novel, TIME IN A GARDEN, has
been very well received by gardeners--it ranked second in paperback
sales in Northern Michigan, for example.

It is laced with gardening wit and wisdom. It tells the story of a
group of senior citizens who band together to plant a community garden
in an attempt to revive their dying rural town. In the process,
gardening becomes a metaphor for the changes that all experience as we
advance in years. The gardening crew grows together as they experience
love and loss.

The novel is available from amazon.com, barnes and noble and lulu.com.
You can read an excerpt at these sites and learn more about my
publications.

TIME IN A GARDEN is a very different kind of gift for a gardener. I
know it will be appreciated and received as a thoughtful and loving
gift. Thanks for reading.

MARY AGRIA, Author and Rural Development Specialist

Kate wrote:

Is it worth getting a gift subscription? What about Gardeners World?
Carl 1 Lucky Texan wrote:


Kate wrote:


Can anybody suggest a good gardening gift? Or a company I could have a
look into?


http://www.gardeners.com/

Carl


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You asked for a suggestion of a company. Have you visited the website?
If the intended gift recipient cannot shop online, I'm sure Gardener's
would send out a printed catalog. There is also www.yardiac.com and
several others I'm sure. And a gift certificate is good if you do not
know for certain of a specific need. I suppose most gardneers would alos
like a GC from a store like Lowe's or HD or a local nursery.

Carl


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Can anybody suggest a good gardening gift? Or a company I could have a
look into?


How far do you live from the recipient? Same town?

Many gardening tools, especially those for weeds, are off-season now
and offered at a discount in this time of year. Do a Google search for
"weed tools", "weed pullers" or "weed twisters" to search for these
tools.

Depending on the area, many people need tools for weeding even in
December!

Happy weed tool shopping!


Kate wrote:
Can anybody suggest a good gardening gift? Or a company I could have a
look into?

No I quite quite some distance.
JoeSpareBedroom wrote:

"Kate" wrote in message
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Can anybody suggest a good gardening gift? Or a company I could have a
look into?


How far do you live from the recipient? Same town?

"Kate" wrote in message
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JoeSpareBedroom wrote:

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How far do you live from the recipient? Same town?


No I quite quite some distance.

Eh? Anyway, get your friend one of these. It's the single most useful
garden tool in the universe.
http://www.seedsofchange.com/garden_...tem_no=PS12326

What makes it work is its shape and its thickness. Nothing to do with
sharpness. If I caught someone stealing my lawnmower, I'd let them take it.
If I caught someone stealing this tool, I'd hack their head off with the
tool and send it home to their mommy in a lawn and leaf bag. It's that good
a tool.

On Nov 28, 8:47*am, "JoeSpareBedroom" wrote:
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JoeSpareBedroom wrote:

"Kate" wrote in message
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Can anybody suggest a good gardening gift? Or a company I could have a
look into?

How far do you live from the recipient? Same town?

No I quite quite some distance.Eh? *Anyway, get your friend one of these. It's the single most useful
garden tool in the universe.http://www.seedsofchange.com/garden_...ils.asp?item_n...

What makes it work is its shape and its thickness. Nothing to do with
sharpness. If I caught someone stealing my lawnmower, I'd let them take it.
If I caught someone stealing this tool, I'd hack their head off with the
tool and send it home to their mommy in a lawn and leaf bag. It's that good
a tool.

I bought one of those Hori-Hori Diggers from Smith & Hawken 14 years
ago.
The scabbard lasted only 2 months but the tool is excellent and I still
use it.
I wrote to S&H to complain about the scabbard falling apart. They sent
me
another knife and scabbard, no questions asked. I gave the new set to
my
son-in-law. His scabbard fell apart after a few months but he is still
using
the digging knife to this day and he uses it much more than I do.

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On Nov 28, 8:47am, "JoeSpareBedroom" wrote:
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JoeSpareBedroom wrote:

"Kate" wrote in message
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Can anybody suggest a good gardening gift? Or a company I could have
a
look into?

How far do you live from the recipient? Same town?

No I quite quite some distance.Eh? Anyway, get your friend one of these.
It's the single most useful
garden tool in the
universe.http://www.seedsofchange.com/garden_...ils.asp?item_n...

What makes it work is its shape and its thickness. Nothing to do with
sharpness. If I caught someone stealing my lawnmower, I'd let them take
it.
If I caught someone stealing this tool, I'd hack their head off with the
tool and send it home to their mommy in a lawn and leaf bag. It's that
good
a tool.

I bought one of those Hori-Hori Diggers from Smith & Hawken 14 years
ago.
The scabbard lasted only 2 months but the tool is excellent and I still
use it.
I wrote to S&H to complain about the scabbard falling apart. They sent
me
another knife and scabbard, no questions asked. I gave the new set to
my
son-in-law. His scabbard fell apart after a few months but he is still
using
the digging knife to this day and he uses it much more than I do.

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Yeah...and even if it doesn't fall apart, I found the scabbard too floppy.
But, the knife is amazing. What the hell happened to S&H anyway? On many
visits to their site, I find they don't list half the large digging tools as
in the past. Then, one some days, I see them....and a week later, gone! It's
turned into an overly expensive garden accessory gallery.

To JoeSpareBedroom:
Looked up your link and saw this message:
"We are sorry, the short-handled garden knife has been discontinued. We
apologize for the inconvenience".
For about the same price, you may get a Weed Twister from Ergonica with
sharpened tines that works great for weeds and also makes a good
defense weapon. Makes a great Trail Buddy for a walking staff, path
clearance, poison ivy mover, and defense weapon to keep predatory
animals (including 2-legged critters) at a distance. You can also use
it to mark your trail in case your in unfamiliar territory.
Can you do all that with your knife?

Raycruzer
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JoeSpareBedroom wrote:
"Kate" wrote in message
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JoeSpareBedroom wrote:

"Kate" wrote in message
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Can anybody suggest a good gardening gift? Or a company I could have a
look into?


How far do you live from the recipient? Same town?


No I quite quite some distance.

Eh? Anyway, get your friend one of these. It's the single most useful
garden tool in the universe.
http://www.seedsofchange.com/garden_...tem_no=PS12326

What makes it work is its shape and its thickness. Nothing to do with
sharpness. If I caught someone stealing my lawnmower, I'd let them take it.
If I caught someone stealing this tool, I'd hack their head off with the
tool and send it home to their mommy in a lawn and leaf bag. It's that good
a tool.

Look at the long handled version, on the same web page. Item S16245. Long
handle garden knife.


"raycruzer" wrote in message
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To JoeSpareBedroom:
Looked up your link and saw this message:
"We are sorry, the short-handled garden knife has been discontinued. We
apologize for the inconvenience".
For about the same price, you may get a Weed Twister from Ergonica with
sharpened tines that works great for weeds and also makes a good
defense weapon. Makes a great Trail Buddy for a walking staff, path
clearance, poison ivy mover, and defense weapon to keep predatory
animals (including 2-legged critters) at a distance. You can also use
it to mark your trail in case your in unfamiliar territory.
Can you do all that with your knife?

Raycruzer
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Happy Hunting (for gifts)


JoeSpareBedroom wrote:
"Kate" wrote in message
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JoeSpareBedroom wrote:

"Kate" wrote in message
oups.com...
Can anybody suggest a good gardening gift? Or a company I could have
a
look into?


How far do you live from the recipient? Same town?


No I quite quite some distance.

Eh? Anyway, get your friend one of these. It's the single most useful
garden tool in the universe.
http://www.seedsofchange.com/garden_...tem_no=PS12326

What makes it work is its shape and its thickness. Nothing to do with
sharpness. If I caught someone stealing my lawnmower, I'd let them take
it.
If I caught someone stealing this tool, I'd hack their head off with the
tool and send it home to their mommy in a lawn and leaf bag. It's that
good
a tool.

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"JoeSpareBedroom" wrote:

"Kate" wrote in message
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JoeSpareBedroom wrote:

"Kate" wrote in message
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Can anybody suggest a good gardening gift? Or a company I could have a
look into?


How far do you live from the recipient? Same town?


No I quite quite some distance.

Eh? Anyway, get your friend one of these. It's the single most useful
garden tool in the universe.
http://www.seedsofchange.com/garden_...tem_no=PS12326

What makes it work is its shape and its thickness. Nothing to do with
sharpness. If I caught someone stealing my lawnmower, I'd let them take it.
If I caught someone stealing this tool, I'd hack their head off with the
tool and send it home to their mommy in a lawn and leaf bag. It's that good
a tool.

I've got a black one and a stainless steel. Also a few Japanese garden
hand tools which are from S&H with square handle interface. Everything
is round today isn't it? I think they all can double as a weapon.
Never know when some Samurai may show up ).

Lee Valley Tools may be worth a look.

www.leevalley.com


Bill

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