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*thinks: where can I borrow a swoe to have a go with?
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You've recommended the Swoe before, and I'm pondering on it.
Is it stainless steel? I love SS tools, but they're no good for sharpening. I have an ancient Dutch Hoe, that I put a new (and extra long) handle on, last year. Lovely and sharp, but not easy to get in the car!
All the best - Glutton 4 Punishment
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An azada. Mrs N bought me one for my last birthday and it's great for digging, trenching and the like. Love it.Comment
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My swoe self sharpens; the only time I've had it sharpened is when one of the 'gardeners' at one of my colleges disappeared with it to sharpen it and I went batsh1t at him.Originally posted by Glutton4... View PostYou've recommended the Swoe before, and I'm pondering on it. Is it stainless steel? I love SS tools, but they're no good for sharpening. I have an ancient Dutch Hoe, that I put a new (and extra long) handle on, last year. Lovely and sharp, but not easy to get in the car!
My swoe just fits sideways in my Mazda, so I bought one for the lottie, and the community garden so I didn't have to keep taking it everywhere.
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Hmmmm - my local 'gardening retail outlets' have useless websites, so I may have to order one on-line. Must have one with a wooden handle though!
All the best - Glutton 4 Punishment
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Swoes are great unless, like me, you're not good at using toils like that between plants without damaging the plant. I think it's my poor coordination, I need to be down close to the soil even if I then struggle to stand up again
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Yes, I've accidentally beheaded several things over the years, with my long-handled Dutch hoe!Originally posted by Alison View PostSwoes are great unless, like me, you're not good at using toils like that between plants without damaging the plant. I think it's my poor coordination, I need to be down close to the soil even if I then struggle to stand up again
I'm training myself to do as much as I can, standing - I sound like a creaky gate when I get up and down, now! 
All the best - Glutton 4 Punishment
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Hmmm - a swoe you say (which for the record is surprisingly difficult to Google)
Maybe I'll forgo the cold frame this yearNot much time and not much money, but trying to figure out a better way to grow my own by gathering allotment tips, and writing an allotment blog about using them.
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I'd be lost without my long handled bulb planter, that's only cos I've got a glass back.......
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I went to my local car boot and for £5 got a rake , croome (3 pronged thing, spelt incorrectly i suspect) and dutch hoe. They all had hard wood handles and they are all my favorite tools. I love my rake especially.Comment
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what is a swoe ?Comment
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Give me a Dutch Hoe any day of the week !
I am gonna buy meself one though see what the fuss isComment
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I'm thinking one of those may be added to my Birthday list!Originally posted by Bigmallly View PostI'd be lost without my long handled bulb planter, that's only cos I've got a glass back.......
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I just planted out my spuds with a cheapo short handled planter and my back is not happy and as I foolishly ditched the gloves I've got blisters.
How easy is it to get the soil out of the cylinder BM?
I'd like to say inquiring minds want to know but it's just my mind which is rather dull at this time on a Friday.
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Swoe's sound amazing...not seen one before. EWill have to investigate as I am a hoe addict now!!Comment
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