Silent saws, pruners help gardners listen to sounds around them
Wednesday, October 29, 2003
Gardening has surely changed over the years. As a young boy, I remember Grandpa going to work in his garden. Tillers were available, but he wouldn't have thought about using one. When he wanted to turn his garden, he used the spade. It was a slow, methodical process. But the slow motion of putting his foot on the spade, transferring his weight to it and watching it sink into the earth must have done something for his soul.
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