Cardboard is king in a lasagna composting system
A lasagna composting system uses cardboard layered with brown and green material breaking down over the fall and winter months for soil enrichment next spring.
View ArticleDeadheads, a grooming tool for more flowers and healthier plants
Deadheads are a tool specifically designed for grooming flowering plants. It offers size, strength and maneuverability for effective deadheading.
View ArticleThe CAT 60Volt Max battery powered chainsaw is Small Farm approved
The CAT 60 V Max chainsaw comes with enough horse and staying power for most jobs on farm, forest, homestead or property.
View ArticleA drum auger or drain snake is a cool tool for a crappy job
A drum auger better known as a drain snake is a cool chemical free tool for clearing clogged drains.
View ArticleThis week features a couple of tools for cool Halloween pumpkins
A large and sturdy kitchen spoon and a grapefruit knife, a couple of hard-working kitchen tools, do double duty for pumpkin carving.
View ArticleHatchet the possibilities with this week’s cool tool
This week’s cool tool uncovers the multiple uses of a hachet. As a tool as well as their sporting possibilities.
View ArticleIf you have an axe to grind, safety is key for this cool tool
An axe seems like a basic tool, but don’t let that fool you there are a multitude of axe types for forest, firewood and log construction.
View ArticleAn Ika Squid Hoe is a great gift for those who work with soil and seed
An Ika Squid Hoe is a useful, multipurpose tool for digging, clearing debris, chopping roots or compacted soils, and trenching for seed.
View ArticleLong-handled loppers for seasonal greens and the vertically challenged
Loppers are pruners with long handles. They have solid blades for cutting thicker branches than hand shears. The long handles can cut accurately at greater heights and in tight spaces.
View ArticleGive biosecurity concerns the boot with designated footwear
When it comes to footwear on the farm, this boot from Muck Boots can be a biosecurity tool that fits when dedicated to the coop, barn, field or forest.
View ArticleGive biosecurity a hand, but should it be washed or sanitized?
Clean hands are an essential tool for many jobs on the farm. Which tool is best for clean hands? SFC discusses handwashing versus hand sanitizers.
View ArticleThe bowsaw an Old School tool that is cutting edge for Christmas trees
You may recognize the classic bow shape. This traditional tool called a bowsaw is great for cutting Christmas trees and tree pruning.
View ArticleCan’t the augers get a long?
Keeping tools simple and flexible even in the world of augers is an environmentally cool gift to Mother Earth this season.
View ArticleIt is cool to be tool wise in 2024
An environmentally cool gift to Mother Earth and a savings for you in 2024 is to think twice before a tool purchase.
View ArticleIce cleats, a cool tool to help avoid a fall
The ice cleat soles available from Lee Valley Tools can be worn over almost any type of footwear when you need more traction.
View ArticleA Hori-Hori knife is a multipurpose cool tool for digging and cutting
The Hori-Hori knife with it’s roots firmly planted in Japanese traditions has a multitude of uses in the garden and nursery and on the farm.
View ArticleSnow chains are an affective tool for farm tractor traction
While it is required that all vehicles have winter tires from December 1 to March 15 in Canada, tire chains are reserved for only certain vehicles like farm tractors.
View ArticleKeep your loader and blow snow too with a rear-mounted snowbl
Considering a tractor snowblower? One big advantage of a rear-mounted snowblower is that the loader can remain on the front, but here is more.
View ArticleSproutbox raised garden box kit, a tool to grow more
My cool tool definition includes those that facilitate my “growing” needs. Sproutbox Garden have metal raised garden box kits in several configurations and dimensions. Attractive options for adding...
View ArticleWhether you dibber, dibble or dibbler, it is a cool tool for planting
Some call it a dibber, some a dibble and yet others a dibbler. No matter the name it is a great tool for planting seed, seedlings or bulbs this Spring.
View ArticleTabletop tarp keeps spring prep portable and messes contained
Handy for starting seeds, potting or transplanting plants, or any task calling for a compact drop cloth or catch tray. A great alternative to newspaper.
View ArticleSmall scale precision seeder helps relieve the back-breaking burden
A light weight precision seeder can take some of the back-breaking work out of seeding a large garden or small market garden this spring.
View ArticleTalk It Out game, a tool to make connections through guided dialogue
Do More Ag is an organization focusing on mental health in agriculture in Canada. They are launching a cool conversation tool called Talk It Out. A card game designed to deepen connections through...
View ArticleBackyard maple syrup
The sap is running and Lee Valley Tools has some cool tools to get backyard maple syrup enthusiasts started. A great way to get outdoors and catch the excitement of early spring.
View ArticleSeed starting trays? You have options
Consider the options when it comes to this tool for starting seeds indoors. One to consider is a seed starting tray with a built-in watering system.
View ArticleA tool for farm and forest safety, wearing bright clothing
Farming can be a hazardous endeavour. Wearing bright, fluorescent and reflective colours that improve visibility can help cut the risk.
View ArticleA tool to help keep your eggs in bloom
If you have flock of laying hens and enjoy fresh eggs, this tool helps to maintain the egg bloom to increase storage options.
View ArticleRain barrels, a small-scale tool to save and conserve water
Have you been thinking about conserving water? Rain barrels are a small-scale way to harvest rainwater for use later.
View ArticleRainfall harvest & water conservation in intermediate bulk containers
Intermediate bulk containers often referred to as IBC containers, offer more options and more capacity to harvest rain and conserve water.
View ArticleBuckthorn Baggie, eradication of buckthorn once and for all
Dealing with invasive species is hard because they often have “deep roots”. We came across the buckthorn baggie, a non-chemical alternative to prevent stump resprouting.
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