Garden Fork Collection

Reproduction of illustrations showing fortunate and unhappy husbands, between 1915 and 1925. Photograph of illustration in "Fruit recorder and cottage gardener", Vol. 7, No. 2 (Feb)

Peasants Going to Work, 1863. Creator: Jean Francois Millet
Peasants Going to Work, 1863

Peasants Going to Work, 1863. Creator: Jean Francois Millet
Peasants Going to Work, 1863

Peasants Going to Work, 1863. Creator: Jean Francois Millet
Peasants Going to Work, 1863

Peasants Going to Work, 1863. Creator: Jean Francois Millet
Peasants Going to Work, 1863

Peasants Going to Work, 1863. Creator: Jean Francois Millet
Peasants Going to Work, 1863

Peasants Going to Work, 1863. Creator: Jean Francois Millet
Peasants Going to Work, 1863

Peasants Going to Work, 1863. Creator: Jean Francois Millet
Peasants Going to Work, 1863

Peasants Going to Work, 1863. Creator: Jean Francois Millet
Peasants Going to Work, 1863

Peasants Going to Work, 1863. Creator: Jean Francois Millet
Peasants Going to Work, 1863

Baxendales, 1920. Creator: Unknown
Baxendales, 1920. Baxendales From " The Ideal Home - April 1920". [London, 1920]

Packing garden forks for dispatch, Brades Tools, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1966

Beating hot garden forks, Ward & Payne Ltd, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1965. Red hot garden forks are beaten into shape on an anvil before being finished

Garden tool production, Brades Tools, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1966

Digital illustration of two garden forks and shed

Black and white illustration of plants under cloche, a module tray, plug plants, and gardening tools

Black and white illustration of pair of garden forks amongst plants

Women Learning Farming
Sparsholt, England: April 26, 1915 English grls learning the trade of farming to take the place of the farmers who have gone off to the war. Here they are seen following the harrow

Person digging soil with fork

Person forking over moist soil

Man using garden fork to put soil in trench

Spade in trench

Man using fork to dig soil

Using a garden fork to spread compost just below the edging of a herb garden, close-up

Using a garden fork to aerate grass, close-up

Using garden fork to dig compost into soil

Lifting Daffodil corm from soil, using a hand fork, close-up

Lifting tulip bulbs out of soil, using a fork, close-up

Lifting clumps of Nerine plants from soil using fork, close-up

Garden fork pushed into soil to make holes for small bulbs, close-up

Raking lawn area with a garden fork, close-up

Digging up Primula denticulata (Drumstick primrose) from soil when new shoots have appeared, close-up

Hand fork placed in soil, ready to lift clump of Gentiana acaulis (Gentian) plant, close-up

Propagating by division, loosening the root mass of Gentiana acaulis (Gentian) and dividing clump into pieces, using hand forks back-to-back, close-up

Lifting severed shoot of climbing plant, using garden fork (propagation by simple layering), close-up

Man using garden fork to spreda soil in hole

Pulling weeds, using a large garden fork to lift the soil, close-up

Hands lifting rooted hardwood cuttings from ground with garden fork, cuttings wrapped in polythene in the background, close-up

Lifting celery plants before the first frosts, clearing straw from around the stem and using fork to uproot the whole plant, close-up

Gently teasing out Chamaecyparis lawsoniana roots from using fork

Using garden fork to scarify inside wall of hole in ground

Digging hole in soil using garden fork

Man forking soil in garden next to plastic bucket, close-up

Hands holding weeds and gardening fork, wearing gardening gloves, close-up

Forking fertiliser through wet soil in garden, close-up

Compost heap in wooden bin

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"Unearthing the Past: A Detail from a Marble Sarcophagus Depicting the Prometheus Myth with a Garden Fork" This captivating image showcases a mesmerizing detail from a marble sarcophagus, depicting the timeless Prometheus myth. Amidst this intricate relief, one can spot an unexpected element - a garden fork. This seemingly ordinary tool adds an intriguing twist to the ancient scene, inviting us to ponder its significance. Fast forward to 1920 and we find ourselves in Baxendales, where an unknown creator captures the essence of gardening tools through their artistry. The image portrays garden forks being meticulously packed for dispatch by Brades Tools in Sheffield, South Yorkshire in 1966. The dedication and craftsmanship behind each fork is evident as they are prepared for their journey into gardens around the world. In another snapshot from Ward & Payne Ltd in Sheffield, South Yorkshire in 1965, we witness hot garden forks being beaten into shape. This glimpse into the manufacturing process reminds us of the hard work that goes into creating these essential tools for avid gardeners. Moving further along our timeline to April 1988 at BeachGrove Gardeners, Carol Baxter and Jim McColl showcase their love for gardening while holding two trusty garden forks. Their passion shines through as they embrace nature's beauty and nurture it with care. A digital illustration featuring two garden forks alongside a shed transports us back to present times. It serves as a reminder of how these humble tools continue to play an integral role in maintaining our outdoor sanctuaries. Black and white illustrations bring forth scenes of plants under cloche, module trays filled with plug plants, and various gardening tools including pairs of sturdy garden forks amidst lush greenery. These images capture both simplicity and complexity intertwined within every gardener's journey towards cultivating life from soil. Lastly, we witness women learning farming techniques using traditional methods such as digging soil with a trusty fork.