Announcement

Collapse
No announcement yet.

Hoe, hoe, hoe!

Collapse

X
Collapse
 
  • Page of 2
  • Filter
  • Time
  • Show
Clear All
new posts
Previous 1 2 template Next
  • #1

    Hoe, hoe, hoe!

    Well I can't believe I have only just discovered, after all my years of gardening and quite by accident, that the hoe is much more effective and by far easier to manipulate, if I use it like a spoon and not like a fork - quite a revelation for me! Why didn't any of you tell me?
    Granny on the Game in Sheffield
    Tags: None
  • #2
    Well, there are different kinds of hoes. Some work on the push, some work on the pull, some work in both directions and some use more of a downward chopping movement. And maybe we couldn't tell you because you never told us which kind you have

    Comment

    • #3
      I bought my first hoe last year and love it, i have a big one and a little one now
      I grow 70% for us and 30% for the snails, then the neighbours eats them

      sigpic

      Comment

      • #4
        I never used to get on with hoes until someone got me a push pull (squiggley head) wolf tool one and I wouldn't be with out it now. Glad you have found something that works for you (eventually)

        Comment

        • #5
          I am a draw and swoe type myself

          Comment

          • #6
            Hang on I'll go take a picture of my 'wore-up' one >>>>>>>>>>>>



            Ere we go .....





            Many a seed drill has been pulled out with that on
            Attached Files
            Last edited by bearded bloke; 29-02-2016, 04:02 PM.
            He who smiles in the face of adversity,has already decided who to blame

            Artificial intelligence is no match for natural stupidity

            Comment

            • #7
              I can't get rid of the image of Sheldon explaining when the expression "Ho" should be used now! Nothing to do with gardening obviously, but there is the usual tangent
              Granny on the Game in Sheffield

              Comment

              • #8
                I'm a swoe type of lass too!

                https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3mx_-d3vqM
                "Nicos, Queen of Gooooogle" and... GYO's own Miss Marple

                Location....Normandy France

                Comment

                • #9
                  I find that hoeing is an effort as I try to deal with the weeds but as soon as I stray near a much loved veg plant the hoe effectively decapitates it

                  Maybe I need to practice

                  Comment

                  • #10
                    Thanks Nicos! Now I'm spoilt for choice! The stirrup hoe looks good, but I wonder if it needs a lot of physical effort?
                    Granny on the Game in Sheffield

                    Comment

                    • #11
                      The best hoe is an organic mulch!
                      My Majesty made for him a garden anew in order
                      to present to him vegetables and all beautiful flowers.- Offerings of Thutmose III to Amon-Ra (1500 BCE)

                      Diversify & prosper


                      Comment

                      • #12
                        Swoe is probably the most user friendly Flo, it's the one that Mrs. BB goes straight to
                        He who smiles in the face of adversity,has already decided who to blame

                        Artificial intelligence is no match for natural stupidity

                        Comment

                        • #13
                          Originally posted by Chippy Minton View Post
                          I find that hoeing is an effort as I try to deal with the weeds but as soon as I stray near a much loved veg plant the hoe effectively decapitates it

                          Maybe I need to practice
                          Me too, I don't use mine as I'm too clumsy. Tend to hand weed or use a hand fork. I do own about half a dozen hoes of different types though

                          Some of us live in the past, always talking about back then. Some of us live in the future, always planning what we are going to do. And, then there are those, who neither look behind or ahead, but just enjoy the moment of right now.

                          Which one are you and is it how you want to be?

                          Comment

                          • #14
                            I've always hand weeded but with a claw or a fork Alison, but I can't get down with the kids like I used to! I'm off to look at hoes now.
                            Granny on the Game in Sheffield

                            Comment

                            • #15
                              Bought a swoe on flea bay after seeing the price of the stirrup hoes!
                              Granny on the Game in Sheffield

                              Comment

                              Previous 1 2 template Next

                              Latest Topics

                              Collapse
                              View All

                              Recent Blog Posts

                              Collapse
                              View All
                              Working...
                              X