Like an old friend, a truly well-crafted nurseryman's trowel (also known as a standard hand trowel) can be your companion for years. Its wooden handle (usually of ash) is shaped to fit the hand, and ...

If you do a lot of work in your yard and garden, you need to have the right tools at your disposal. If you do, you'll save time and effort and can accomplish difficult tasks more efficiently. One of ...

Whatever their shape or purpose, garden tools extend some part of your body and multiply the strength applied. For instance, if you squeeze your fingers together and cup your hand slightly, you have ...

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In this video, I forge a handcrafted garden trowel—perfect for digging, planting, and general outdoor work. You'll see how I ...

So you want to kickstart your garden. You’re going to need the right tools to do so, but your nearest Home Depot or local gardening supply store is overstocked with stuff you may or may not need. You ...

In keeping with recent articles for new gardeners, let’s talk tools. Tools are key to success, satisfaction, and sometimes safety. I have learned that buying top quality garden tools pays in the long ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The Christian Science Church, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The Church publishes the Monitor ...

As summer draws to a close, it’s time to prepare for your garden’s harvest. Gathering herbs, flowers, fruits and vegetables is a lot easier when you have the right tools available. A harvesting basket ...