The Guernsey Hoe
As with the Guernsey Wheelbarrow, the Guernsey Hoe was also a must have in a Guernsey garden.
The bent wooden handle, which when gripped allowed full force to be exerted in a downwards direction with surprisingly little effort. The hoe has a large flat blade which makes weeding less of a chore.
More recently the Guernsey Hoe has inspired the creation of many modern hoes and other gardening hand tools.
HERM ISLAND GARDEN TOURS 13 Apr 2010 - 07 Sep 2010
TUESDAYS: 13 APRIL – 7 SEPTEMBER
Head gardener Brett Moore conducts a weekly garden tour around the island gardens. Brett was trained at Pershore College of Horticulture and...
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THE SOUTH SHOW 13 Aug 2010 - 14 Aug 2010
Contact: +44 (0) 1481 238441
To be held on in St Martin's Community Centre. Traditional Show exhibits will be on show: vegetables, flowers, homemade produce etc. Entries wi...
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