permaculture

["Lisa Rollens" <rollens@fidnet.com>]

Scythe...from either Scythe Supply or Scythe Connection.

Also, I use a sharp shooter shovel for almost all my digging.  It must be a 
"girl" thing...smaller end that goes deeper with minimum force.  I've never 
seen a guy reach for one first, but I always do.

Lisa


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Zachary Mermel" <zamman17@yahoo.com>
To: <ppg@lists.riseup.net>; <permaculture@lists.ibiblio.org>
Sent: Monday, December 01, 2008 3:18 PM
Subject: [permaculture] What are your favorite permaculture tools?


> Greetings all,
>
> As the global economy creaks and groans, now might be a good time to 
> invest
> in a full set of well-made tools.  These tools could be purchased by an
> individual, or by a co-op of neighbors who agree to share the tools.
>
> So... What are some of *your *favorite tools?  If possible, please list 
> the
> company from whom you sourced the tools.
>
> Below is the beginnings of a comprehensive tools list:
>
> **FELCO hand pruning shear
> **lopper
> **tree pruner (telescoping)
> **hedge shear
> **metal rake
> **brush axe
> **pulaski
> **double-headed axe
> **sledge hammer(s) (small and full-size)
> **Haws watering can (metal)  [available from Bountiful
> Gardens<http://www.bountifulgardens.org>
> ]
> **300' tape
> **laser level
> **D-handled spade [available from Bountiful Gardens]
> **D-handled garden fork [available from Bountiful Gardens]
> **compost fork
> **flathead shovel
> **widger (for transplanting seedlings) [available from Bountiful Gardens]
> **cultivator (3-pronged)
> **trowel
> **transplanter trowel
> **wooden garden cart
> **digging bar
> **horihori
> **hand saw(s)
>
>
> Peace and carrots,
>
> --
> Zach Mermel
> ecological designer and educator
> (808) 987-1816
> ---------
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> violent.
> It takes a touch of genius- and a lot of courage- to move in the opposite
> direction."
>
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>
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