Tools of the Earth: The Practice and Pleasure of Gardening By Jeff Taylor

Tools of the Earth: The Practice and Pleasure of Gardening By Jeff Taylor Hardcover – January 1, 1998 The author shares his thoughts on gardening, discusses techniques for composting and midnight slug trapping, and highlights commonly used garden tools, exploring each one's history and use With the inimitable mix of philosophy, how-to, and humor that made his first book a hit, Jeff Taylor now reveals the intricacies of garden tools -- from the inevitable shovel to the obligatory garden hat. Each of the witty and thoughtful essays in Tools of the Earth highlights one commonly used garden tool and explores its meaning, feel, history, and use. Images of vintage implements, taken from the author's own garden shed and beautifully photographed by Rich Iwasaki, accompany the text. With gardening tales both hilarious and moving, Taylor explores the subtle lessons about life, patience, and practicality that a garden can teach, and, ultimately, reaches the core of why we like doing it so mu