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caroline7758

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Monty's digging tool
« on: April 20, 2013, 14:14:08 »
Did anyone see Monty Don planting out herbs on GW last night? That tool he was using looked great- a kind of mini azada. Anyone know where I could get one?

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Re: Monty's digging tool
« Reply #1 on: April 20, 2013, 15:05:20 »
It is not same as what Monty used..but you could get one of the 'baby chillingtons and fit short handle for it..
http://www.chillingtontoolsonline.co.uk/baby-hoe-head-only-p1

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Re: Monty's digging tool
« Reply #2 on: April 20, 2013, 15:10:18 »

or this set..with the wooden handle that you can cut to size..
http://www.chillingtontoolsonline.co.uk/set-of-3-small-digging-hoes-p66

In fact..I might treat myself for one of these.. :toothy10:


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Re: Monty's digging tool
« Reply #4 on: April 20, 2013, 15:42:03 »
OHHH...how about this.. :icon_cheers: http://www.niwaki.com/store/japanese-hoe/

I WANT ONE!!!! :blob7:

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Re: Monty's digging tool
« Reply #5 on: April 20, 2013, 16:20:27 »
Those all look good- thanks!

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Re: Monty's digging tool
« Reply #6 on: April 20, 2013, 21:47:45 »
Typical African hoe - every person in Africa uses one!!
Now a member of the 10 Ton club.... (over 10 ton per acre)    2013  harvested 588 Kg from 165 sq mt..      see my web blog at...  http://www.gavinconway.net

 

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