Re: [gardeners] looking for opinions
Bargyla Rateaver (gardeners@globalgarden.com)
Thu, 02 Aug 2001 13:03:50 +0100
If it is really good, it must be a copy of the original Garden Way cart, that is
just plain wonderful, has taken a tremendous beating from me.
And, sadly, I just todaysee on the web that this company is going bankrupt. I
was just wondering why I don't see their ads any more.
Annetta Green wrote:
> Sherryl,
> I got a new cart for Christmas this past year that works great. It is deep,
> so holds up to 4 big bags of mulch or soil. It has a good center of gravity
> so is not to heavy to lift on it's wheels for pushing around. The wheels
> are the size of a large wagon, so only sink into my sandy soil if it is
> freshly dug up (about 1.25 inches wide, 6 inches across). It even has an
> area for small pots or large drinks at the handle. It is a Sears Craftsman
> garden cart. All disclaimers apply, I just love it.
>
> Oh, and I am fairly short at 5'3" with less muscle than I should have, so it
> really must be easy to handle if I can do it. <G>
> Anne in FL
> zone 9b, sunset 26
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Sherryl Fawx" <slfawx@ucdavis.edu>
> To: <gardeners@globalgarden.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, August 01, 2001 5:17 PM
> Subject: [gardeners] looking for opinions
>
> > Hi All,
> > I finally have a real yard to garden in, and it needs a lot of work (or
> > rather, remedial care. Is it really work when you're having fun?) I have
> > basic tools, but I'm looking for a cart of some sort to move stuff like
> > soil or compost around. So I'd like to get your opinion on what works for
> > you and why, if possible. Is one type easier on your back or knees? Has
> > another broken down in only a year or 2? I have no kids, so I can't just
> > borrow their little red wagon. I'd appreciate any comments.
> >
> > Regards,
> > Sherryl
> > Northern California, USDA zone 9b
> >
> >
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