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Well spring is about over and we are starting into the summer season. Some schools are out for the summer and some have a few weeks still. With that said it is time to start working in those gardens getting the flowers and veggies planted. Remember all the "hand" tools we use to use in our gardens? So many of the garden tools nowadays are power tools, but I like the good old fashioned hand tools. So let's take a look a some of the old tools we use to use. :)
First we have to turn the ground over from sitting all winter. We need a good shovel for this. Nenafaysattic has this shovel for that use.
Next we have to level the ground out so we need a rake for that. Remember these rakes that NakedBones has. :)
Now I use to (and mind you I said "use" too!) crawl around on my hands and knees to make the rows for the veggies seeds. I use to use these tools from HomageToJackVintage to do that job. How about you?
Now that all the seeds are planted for your vegetable garden you need to mark them so you remember what you planted because sometimes the veggies all come up looking the same. :)
TinyWhiteDogVintage has these really cute vegetable markers.
Now that we have had a look at the "old" way to prepare and plant your veggie garden let's get out there and get busy. :)
Happy gardening!
Colleen :)
For a lot of people next month starts the gardening season and to garden "properly" you need to have the right tools. Whether it is shovels, rakes, buckets or wheelbarrows you have to have tools. Like my dad always told me...."you have to have the right tools for the right job". And the best tools made are the old tools. So here are a few ideas from the wonderful vintage shops on Etsy.
The first tool you will need is a shovel to turn the dirt. The ShabbyChicLife has the perfect shovel for that.
Now if you have a small garden in pots or flowers in pots you will need a small shovel or trowel as they are called and a claw rake. Outdated has the perfect tools for this job.
Now....we have to water our vegetables and flowers and VintageSouthwest can (no pun intended!) help with this.
No gardening job is clean so you will need a good apron to help keep that dirt off of you and CoffeeColorCadillac has the perfect apron for you.
Last, but not least.....when the flowers need to be cut and the vegetables need to be harvested you will need something to carry them in. TheGayDivorcee has the perfect basket for that.
So get your gardening tools ready because next week we are going to have a few tutorials on how to plant those gardens!
Have a great week!
Colleen :)
