Archive for November, 2007

Coleman broadforks

Sunday, November 25th, 2007 Posted in Bed preparation, Hand tools | No Comments »

This is the original Eliot Coleman broadfork design, made by Johnny's Selected Seed in Maine (US). Johnny's carries four in all, differing by the number of tines. Read more..

Ho-mi digger

Wednesday, November 21st, 2007 Posted in Bed preparation, Cultivation & Weeding, Hand tools | No Comments »

The ho-mi digger is an odd tool that I've had for three or four years and still haven't gotten around to figuring out. It's a traditional Korean farm and garden ... Read more..

U-Bar Digger (broadfork)

Wednesday, November 21st, 2007 Posted in Bed preparation, Hand tools | 2 Comments »

The broadfork holds a lot of promise. You can break up soil without turning it, and, according to Eliot Coleman, you can prepare vast areas of garden in little time, ... Read more..

Compost and mulch fork

Tuesday, November 20th, 2007 Posted in Bed preparation, Hand tools | No Comments »

The 10-tine Lee Valley Compost & Mulch Fork is a versatile tool that's well-suited to a bunch of different tasks. It's intended for shoveling compost and mulch, and works fine ... Read more..

Soil block maker

Tuesday, November 20th, 2007 Posted in Seed starting | No Comments »

A soil block maker. This is a stand-up model for 2-1/2" x 2-1/2" blocks. With the proper potting mix, these guys let you start transplants without pots. Make the blocks ... Read more..

Saalet Seed Master push seeder

Sunday, November 18th, 2007 Posted in Direct seeding | No Comments »

An inexpensive seeder, probably best for very small gardens, given the size of the seed container. It opens the furrow, drops the seed, covers it up. Comes with six seed ... Read more..

Peat pot maker

Friday, November 16th, 2007 Posted in DIY & Repair, Seed starting | 1 Comment »

An interesting site full of gardening tips and tricks, the gardeninggrapevine.com offers building instructions and usage advice for this peat moss/soil block maker. Seems like a simple enough way ... Read more..

Newer Spreader

Saturday, November 10th, 2007 Posted in Bed preparation | No Comments »

The Newer Spreader is a small manure spreader that can be drawn by a compact tractor or riding mower. These small spreaders seem to be aimed primarily at the horse ... Read more..

Specialized harvest cart

Wednesday, November 7th, 2007 Posted in DIY & Repair, Harvest | No Comments »

A great little fabrication project, this simple cart is a serious time- and back-saver for harvesting low-growing greens like mesclun and spinach. Check out the details and the construction plans. ... Read more..

Thilot Holland HZ423 seeder

Wednesday, November 7th, 2007 Posted in Direct seeding | No Comments »

From the Netherlands, the Thilot Holland HZ423 seeder looks like a cross between the EarthWay and the old Planet Jr. Seed drops through an aperture in a seed plate, like ... Read more..