{"id":13317,"date":"2014-11-21T15:41:43","date_gmt":"2014-11-21T23:41:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/depts.washington.edu\/hortlib\/?post_type=book&p=13317"},"modified":"2023-09-07T15:45:29","modified_gmt":"2023-09-07T22:45:29","slug":"a-history-of-the-garden-in-fifty-tools","status":"publish","type":"book","link":"https:\/\/depts.washington.edu\/hortlib\/book\/a-history-of-the-garden-in-fifty-tools\/","title":{"rendered":"A History of the Garden in Fifty Tools"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"Remember those tools you tossed into the shed after planting the last tulip bulb? They may need your attention now \u2013 otherwise come spring you\u2019ll have a pile of dirt-caked trowels and rusty pruners. No fun.<\/p>\n

To help inspire you, the Miller Library has a fine collection of books on the tools of gardeners. Most recent is A History of the Garden in Fifty Tools<\/em> by Bill Laws, a delight to read with lots of practically, too.<\/p>\n

Each tool is defined; a rake is \u201ca tool employed, like the farmer\u2019s harrow, to comb the ground for a variety of purposes.\u201d Next is the origin: \u201cthe scarecrow took the place of the women or children once paid to frighten off birds.\u201d<\/p>\n

Following is a history of each tool\u2014including accessories such as potting sheds, hats and gloves, and the unexpected, such as the language Latin. I was fascinated by these stories from around the world. Even Seattle Public Utilities is quoted by this British author, who noted their keen efforts to encourage composting.<\/p>\n

This book would be great for a cozy chair by the winter fireplace. After you\u2019ve cleaned your tools, of course!<\/p>\n

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Published in Garden Notes: Northwest Horticultural Society<\/em>, Winter 2015<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Remember those tools you tossed into the shed after planting the last tulip bulb? They may need your attention now \u2013 otherwise come spring you\u2019ll have a pile of dirt-caked trowels and rusty pruners. No fun. To help inspire you, the Miller Library has a fine collection of books on the tools of gardeners. Most recent is A History of the Garden in Fifty Tools by Bill Laws, a delight to read with lots of practically, too. Each tool is…<\/p>\n

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