Question 1

Hand Hoe 14 cm right-handed

Accepted Answer

The Dutch name for this tool is “Schrepel”, which is a word in a dialect from a southern province in the Netherlands called Zeeland. Schrepel means skinny or thin, which is a reference to the long, thin neck that connects the blade to the handle. The hand hoe is a classic Dutch tool that was developed in the 19th century for the labor intensive work of thinning out sugar beets. The hand hoe has an asymmetric shape to improve the precision and is similar in function to the halfmoon pull hoe. The hand hoe is available in a left and right variant and with a cherry or ash handle. The sizes of the blade range from 8 to 14cm.

Question 2

Vintage Fork 4t

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As a result of the shape of the tines and the angle at which the handle is attached to the fork, this fork can effortlessly be driven into the ground. Compared to a spade, a digging fork does not slice through the soil which ensures that delicate root systems will remain intact and undamaged while digging so that plants remain healthy. The digging fork is available in multiple variations with three or four teeth or in a smaller size. This digging fork is available with a 90cm ash T-handle or an 85cm ash D-handle. Furthermore, there is vintage version which is delivered with a more robust and deep brown T-handle.

Question 3

Dandelion Digger

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The dandelion digger is available with a handle of ash or cherry wood.

Question 4

Wrotter luxe

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De wrotter dankt zijn naam aan het Fries en betekent ‘harde werker’. Dit gereedschap is uniek in zijn soort en buitengewoon effectief. Omdat het onkruid niet wordt doorgesneden, maar juist in het geheel wordt weggetrokken, heeft de ongewenste plant geen kans om nog terug te groeien. De wrotter is verkrijgbaar met een essen- of een kersenhouten handvat, of met een langere essenhouten steel voor verhoogde tuinen.

Question 5

Transplanting Hand Spade

Accepted Answer

The size of the transplanting hand spade ensures that the user can work with precision, even in a crowded border or garden. This allows you to remove plants without damaging other plants. The transplanting hand spade is delivered with a handle of ash wood.

Question 6

Digging Fork 3 tines

Accepted Answer

The three teeth are forged in a V-shape on the backside while the front is flat. The handle is short, but very sturdy so you can use a lot of force if need be. The digging fork is not only useful for digging out potatoes, but it can also be used to harvest leeks and other vegetables and plants when roots have to stay intact. The digging fork is also available with four tines.

Question 7

Von Lindern Cultivator

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The oak leaf shape of the Von Lindern cultivator is simple as astonishing and creates a very special tool. The oak leaf feature a straight, sharp tine on each of its five petals. This design makes it very useful for removing weeds in crowded borders, turning over and cultivating the soil and to loosen and aerate the top layer of soil. The Von Lindern cultivator is available with a handle made from ash or cherry wood.

Question 8

Flat Stone Scratcher

Accepted Answer

Other versions of the flat stone scratcher are available with an ash or cherry wood handle.

Question 9

Push Hoe 17,5 cm

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By using the push hoe in dry periods in the beginning of the year, you can control weed growth around the crops as it will have a smaller chance to grow back in this period. Weeds have more difficulty growing back in the shadows of your crops and with this push hoe you can do so effectively. As soon as are used to using a push hoe effectively, you will never want any other tool for removing weeds. The push hoe is available in blade widths ranging from 10cm until 22,5cm and is delivered with either a 155cm ash wood button handle.

Question 10

Rose Fork 2t

Accepted Answer

The traditional rose fork has been brought back to life by Sneeboer in 1998, after a description of the tool was discovered in the book of the famous rose grower David Austin. The best use for the rose fork is when a planting hole has been made and the has been mixed with fertilizer after which the rose bush is planted. The next step is to use the rose fork to create holes in the ground surrounding the freshly planted rose bush to aerate the soil and to the perfect conditions for growth. Do not let the name of the tool fool you, as this versatile fork can also be used to do the same tasks with other bushes, shrubs, plants or trees. The rose fork is available with an ash D-handle or T-handle.

Question 11

Asparagus Knife

Accepted Answer

The small, stainless steel blade has been forged by the blacksmith to flatten it and has then been sharpened. This tool is mated with a specially formed wooden handle so that asparagus can be harvested comfortably in one motion. The asparagus knife is available with this specially formed ash wood handle or the normal cherry wood handle.

Question 12

Weeding Fork small

Accepted Answer

The famous 19th century English garden designer Gertrude Jekyll mentioned that the weeding fork was her favorite garden tool. The weeding fork is the tool to use when deeply rooted weeds need to be removed from crowded borders, but it can also be used to aerate the soil or mix compost and other fertilizers with the soil. The design of the weeding fork makes it very comfortable to use without straining the wrists. The weeding fork is primarily made for use close to ground, ensuring optimal view of the work and precision. The weeding fork is available with an ash or cherry handle or with longer ash handles for raised bed gardening.

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