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prayin granny
True Blue Farmgirl
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Linda
Kansas
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 Posted - Mar 05 2011 : 7:08:21 PM
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Does anyone know what a 'hula hoe' is? No fair doing a google search! Just curious?! Thanks, ladies! Blessings, linda www.scatteredlittleblessings.blogspot.com
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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Posted - Mar 05 2011 : 7:56:42 PM
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A Hula Hoe is also known as a circular hoe. It has a loop or metal instead of a spade (if I am remembering correctly) and it cuts both underneath the soil as well as on top. They are supposed to be very good for getting persistant weeds with less whacking at the ground. My understanding is that you get the hoe into the ground and then sort of wiggle it through the soil instead of whack whack whack.
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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Posted - Mar 05 2011 : 8:28:30 PM
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oh, I thought it was a hoe, with what looks like a 'stirup'end that has movement(like on a hinge) so you can just glide it back-n-forth to de-weed...sort of like you said Alee, a 'wiggle'....
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom.
"Is it time for my Dirt Manicure yet!"
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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gramadinah
True Blue Farmgirl
3557 Posts
Diana
Orofino
ID
USA
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rough start farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
3331 Posts
marianne
The Beautiful Pacific NW
Washington State
USA
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Posted - Mar 06 2011 : 03:55:00 AM
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Never seen such a tool. Sounds great!
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prayin granny
True Blue Farmgirl
1874 Posts
Linda
Kansas
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Posted - Mar 06 2011 : 05:02:09 AM
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It is! Another farmgirl and I were talking and I mentioned one. She had never heard of one and made a joke comment that still makes me giggle!! So, we were wondering if any other farmgirls had heard of them, or used them? They do not seem to be sold in this part of the country? Use them A LOT in the Calif desert where I am from. They just kinda glide over that sand and pull the weeds up. Or help to break the sand up to cultivate for planting. They may be sold more on the west coast or in more desert climates/areas? Thank you ladies! Blessings, linda www.scatteredlittleblessings.blogspot.com
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Sheep Mom 2
True Blue Farmgirl
1534 Posts
Sheri
Elk
WA
USA
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Posted - Mar 06 2011 : 08:45:01 AM
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I have been using one as long as I have been gardening. I even have a hand held one that doesn't move back and forth like the long handled one that I use in the flower beds. Sure saves my hands from having to pull weeds.
Blessings, Sheri
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classygram
True Blue Farmgirl
1812 Posts
Brenda
Pleasant Hill
Mo.
USA
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Posted - Mar 06 2011 : 8:38:41 PM
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If they have them in Mo. or Ks. I sure haven't seen one!
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Seek reasons to Love..In every sigment of everyday-look for something that brings forth within you a feeling of Love-Abraham Hicks |
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edlund33
True Blue Farmgirl
1501 Posts
Marilyn
Renton
WA
USA
1501 Posts |
Posted - Mar 06 2011 : 9:19:15 PM
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Yes, I use one and love it! I can weed my 70' x 70' garden in under 2 hours with minimal effort. It works best when the weeds are small and the soil is loose, so the trick is to rototill or weed your space and then keep it clean with the hoe on a regular basis.
Cheers! ~ Marilyn
Farm Girl No. 1100
Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail. - Ralph Waldo Emerson |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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Violets November
True Blue Farmgirl
342 Posts
Violet
Exeter
California
USA
342 Posts |
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hikoryhill
Farmgirl in Training
11 Posts
Gail
North Royalton
Ohio
USA
11 Posts |
Posted - Mar 10 2011 : 3:50:07 PM
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WOW!!! You have been talking about my favorite gardening tool. This hoe has so many names depending on who makes it. I wrote a poem about this hoe for a garden club newsletter. Actually this hoe can be called a Hula Hoe, Action Hoe, Skuddle Hoe, Loop Hoe, Scuffle Hoe, Dual Duty Hoe, Double Edge Hoe, Stirrup Hoe, Dual Action Hoe, Hoop Hoe, Swing Head Hoe and Wiggle Weeder. I would not be without this tool no matter what it is called. I don't go out in my gardens without one. It is an awesome tool.
Let me know if you want to hear my poem.
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Diane B Carter
True Blue Farmgirl
1270 Posts
Diane
Blasdell
N.Y.
USA
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Posted - Mar 13 2011 : 06:48:21 AM
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hikoryhill
Farmgirl in Training
11 Posts
Gail
North Royalton
Ohio
USA
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Posted - Mar 15 2011 : 2:49:16 PM
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Hi Diane,
You really can't hear the poem but you can read it (just a play on my wording). Well here goes, I hope you enjoy it as not everyone writes a poem about a favorite garden hoe.
My Favorite Gardening Hoe
Although this hoe has many a name
It has become my favorite in this gardening game
I've come to let all of you know
How much I admire this awesome hoe
With a simple back and forth motion
You can really release a lot of emotion
It quickly removes those young unwanted weeds
So you can tend your other gardening needs
It aerates, cultivates & cuts into the soil
Without using much sweat or toil
To your gardening tools you can add
This amazing hoe with a price not too bad
A new best friend in the garden and a great walking stick
This is the hoe you might want to pick.....
And at the end of the day
Don't be surprised if you hear it say
"Please lean on me,
it's time to let the garden be......
So stand back and survey what you have done
Isn't gardening fun?"
Gail Holzman
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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edlund33
True Blue Farmgirl
1501 Posts
Marilyn
Renton
WA
USA
1501 Posts |
Posted - Mar 15 2011 : 9:28:00 PM
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great poem Gail!
Cheers! ~ Marilyn
Farm Girl No. 1100
Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail. - Ralph Waldo Emerson |
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coloquilter
True Blue Farmgirl
214 Posts
Susan
Co
USA
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Posted - Mar 15 2011 : 9:38:46 PM
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If you would like to see a picture of a hula hoe, Truevalue.com has them. they have both a single prong type and a circular type that I'm more familiar with.If you have a True Value in your area you can order online and it will be delivered to the store or the order numbers are listed so you can have the store place the order for you
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hikoryhill
Farmgirl in Training
11 Posts
Gail
North Royalton
Ohio
USA
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Posted - Mar 16 2011 : 06:41:51 AM
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I forgot to say that with my poem I also had a picture of the hoe and the different names that it can be called in a circle around it. I also had a picture of a farmer leaning on a hoe. It turned out pretty good.
The things you do when you have cabin fever!!!
Gail
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Diane B Carter
True Blue Farmgirl
1270 Posts
Diane
Blasdell
N.Y.
USA
1270 Posts |
Posted - Mar 17 2011 : 06:39:49 AM
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| I like your poem. I can't wait to be leaning on my hoe and looking at my garden grow. Thanks for sharing. |
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Violets November
True Blue Farmgirl
342 Posts
Violet
Exeter
California
USA
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