Series: Start A Garden with Tools Made in the USA, part 1

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With the beginning of summer right around the corner, the outdoors are just calling to be enjoyed.

A great way to enjoy the time outdoors is to start a garden. Memorial Day weekend is coming soon, and now is a good time to prepare the outdoor space for summer entertaining.

1. Gloves

via Vermont Glove The Vermonter

Gardening requires having sturdy tools at your disposal. The Vermonter glove is made from 100% goat leather and tough enough for your gardening needs.

2. Pruning Shears

via Cutco Bypass Shears

A good pair of shears cuts through flowers, shrubs, and branches with ease. This pair is also made so the blades lock for safety. Cutco proudly makes all of their products in the USA.

3. Hand Trowel

via Red Pig Garden Tools ™

This 3-inch hand trowel by Red Pig Garden Tools ™ is designed for heavy-duty weeding and planting.  There is also a smaller size for kids or folks with hands too small for the 3-inch trowel.

Their tools have a long history and it makes for fascinating reading.

4. Spade

via Amazon Bully Tools 12-Gauge Drain Spade

Bully Tools manufactures this drain spade to weed in tight spaces, scoop dirt, transplant plants, and dig trenches.  It is made from 100% American steel, and made with powdered coat to prevent rust.  A spade is a great tool to have for gardening.

5. Rake

via True Temper Bow Rake with Fiberglass Handle

Rakes loosen soil and collect leaves, plants and hay.  Once the trenches and beds have been carved out, the rake will sweep it up and out.

True Temper also has a fascinating 200-year history of manufacturing in the US.  Buying from a company with that history instills faith in the quality of the product.

Conclusion

Finding tools made in the USA to start a garden may pose a challenge, but with challenge comes change.  

☝How will YOU be part of the change?

Always remember: Nobody appreciates you and your business more than the people behind the made in the USA name!