Allot of Old Rubbish?
I first visited an allotment in 1979 – I was 8. I remember being struck by the neat rows of green shapes lining the plots like fat, leafy soldiers on parade. There were also irregular rows of knurled old men bent over, lovingly tending their brassicine armies. Many of these gentlemen wer...
Victoria & Albert and Ethel Museum
Many of you will know that the Victoria & Albert Museum in London houses the national collection of textiles, covering a period of 2000 years. What you may not know is that Ethel Gloves are now available in the V&A shop.
Addicted to Tools by Cleve West
I wouldn’t describe myself as obsessive but when it comes to tools there may well be something going on that’s not altogether healthy.
Great Loppers
In the latest chapter of my occasional (very occasional!) series on my favourite gardening tools I will be looking at loppers.
Loppers are an interesting ‘in-between tool’ for jobs that are too small for a saw, but too big for secateurs. I use my loppers (I have about 3 ...
Ethel Gloves Now Available in the UK!
The Ethel has landed! I got a very excited email from the Quality Garden Tools office this afternoon announcing that the new range of Ethel Gloves are now available in the UK.
Ethel have developed their designs around the motto ‘Fashion. Function. Protection.’ and a...
