With garden production slowing down, the Local Food Project crew decided it was time to clean out our shed and get our favorite handtools ready for winter hibernation. Since we perform most of our garden work by hand, we’re devoted users of well-made tools like the broadfork, the English spade, and the digging fork. To keep these and other tools in good condition, we scrubbed any last clumps of soil from the tines and blades with metal-bristled brushes. Then we worked boiled linseed oil into the wooden handles, ensuring the wood stays smooth and supple. After the busy-ness of the summer, taking an hour or so to care for the tools that aid us so well in the garden felt like a very worthwhile task for a crisp November afternoon.
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