Garden Tools Collection

An engraving depicting garden tools and a hotbed frame. The frame is raised on a bed of manure
5311535 An engraving depicting garden tools and a hotbed frame. The frame is raised on a bed of manure and straw which generated the bottom heat needed to produce a crop

Two terracotta plant pots, and hand trowel in trug

Focus on using special gardening scissors to cut Roman Chamomile, stem, focused, unfocused

Using special garden scissors to harvest oregano leaves

Using garden scissors to remove fennel flowerhead containing seeds

Using garden spade to lift tender plants

Six Women Going Gardening
United States: c. 1960 Six women walking on a pathway carrying gardening tools

Using garden fork to dig in well-rotted manure

Trimming garden hedge with shears

Legs of man raking autumn leaves on lawn, high angle view

Trowel being used to dig weeds out of soil, close up

Garden tools in truck at National Botanic Garden of Wales, UK

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Step back in time and explore the world through the pages of vintage catalogues. These litho prints from the Army and Navy Stores Catalogue, 1939-40, as well as a page from an Ironmongery and Hardware Trades catalogue circa 1895, offer a glimpse into a bygone era. As you leaf through these aged pages, you'll discover an array of gardening implements that were once essential for tending to nature's bounty. From spades to rakes, hoes to shears, each tool tells its own story. In this captivating collection, we find sturdy shovels with wooden handles worn smooth by years of use. Their steel blades bear witness to countless hours spent digging deep into the earth – planting seeds and unearthing treasures hidden beneath the soil. Next on our journey are rusted yet resilient hoes that have diligently cleared weeds from gardens long forgotten. With their curved heads and weathered edges, they remind us of simpler times when manual labor was embraced as part of life's rhythm. The litho prints also showcase beautifully crafted pruning shears adorned with intricate engravings. These elegant tools were designed not only for functionality but also for aesthetics – reflecting an appreciation for both form and function in every aspect of life. And let us not forget about watering cans; their graceful curves captured in ink on paper transport us to days when rainwater was collected meticulously or drawn painstakingly from wells before being gently poured onto thirsty plants. Through these vintage catalogues' illustrations, we gain insight into how generations past nurtured their gardens with care and dedication. They serve as reminders that while technology may have advanced since then, the essence of gardening remains unchanged – a harmonious dance between humans and nature. So take a moment to immerse yourself in this nostalgic journey through time. Let these images inspire you to embrace your own green thumb heritage while appreciating the timeless beauty found in the simplest of garden tools.