permaculture

["Lawrence F. London, Jr." <venaurafarm@bellsouth.net>]

On 2/5/2012 1:26 PM, David Muhl wrote:
> Greetings everyone,
>
> It's February now and I feel my spring gardening fever coming on.  I
> started thinking about all the projects I'm hoping to accomplish this
> season, and then it occurred to me that some of my old 'blade' tools
> are just not up to the task(s) any more.  I've been reading a few
> online reviews on certain items, but felt some of the folks on this
> listserve would be a great resource for honest opinions.
>
> I would like to pick up some high-quality hand pruners, pruning saw,
> grafting knife, machete, and perhaps even a good tool belt tailored
> for gardeners and landscapers (something that could hold the other
> aforementioned items).
>
> Thanks to anyone who would like to share their opinions on any or all
> of these items.


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