12th June 2013, 06:43 PM
I asked a Swedish friend working in Norway what she would like for a birthday present as I was back in the UK for a visit. She asked for a mattock....(not commonly available in Norway and when they can be found cost in excess of £60). A mattock/krefse 'combination' seems to me to be the ideal mix of tools....totally agree with Gnome King about the 'uselessness' of the English garden hoe.....
With peace and consolation hath dismist, And calm of mind all passion spent...