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    Where can I get a long digging hoe?

    I have hard clay soil with stones. This is a big improvement on the previous garden, which was clay with 2 foot rocks, but still quite hard to plant in. I'm looking for a tool like a long mattock. I have, and like, an old azada, aproximately 1.4 meters long, head is about 6 inchs wide by maybe...
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    Smoke control zones

    I am moving to a smoke control zone. The new house has an open fire in the living room (and gas central heating). Following on from the thread about preparing for winter, and the discussion on fuels, i was hoping to tap into the forum's collective knowledge. The house is in the high peak, and...
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    Has anybody used a broadfork?

    Any suggestions where to get one in the UK? Something like a meadow creature or a treasure? Don't mind the cost, but the p&p is extortionate. My garden, and I use the term very loosely, has lots of rocks in clay. Normally if I want to plant something, a pickaxe and digging bar are involved. I...
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    proofing nubuck boots

    I've bought a pair of meindl trento gtx boots. Thsese are great -the comfort fit fits me better than anything I've tried in years. The only problem I have is the nubuck finish. The goretex liner keeps them waterproof, but the leather soaks up water. This is a problem as I often walk in the...