Preparing for summer

Eating ice cream in winter...?

Yes, because the ice cream sticks will be perfect plant markers. :)

Jäätelötikut olisivat tyylikkäitä nimikylttejä sellaisinaan, mutta koska käyttämäni tussi leviää käsittelemättömässä puussa, päätin värjätä tikut ensin maalikynillä. Jälki on peittävää ja tummaa. Kevyt hiominen hiekkapaperilla teki niistä sopivan kuluneen näköisiä. :)

These weren't painted very well  -  and were printed even worse  -  but making them was fun. The next ones will look more elegant. :)

Seeing the labels, you can know what I'm going to sow...

There will be plants like this in my garden soon... :)

http://www.exoticgarden.fi/

Many of these photos were taken last summer. I wanted to photograph some of my favourite gardening things... My first ever book about gardening:

My best secateurs...

Another favourite: "A hoe is an ancient and versatile agricultural and horticultural hand tool..." :)

We use this kind of hoe to plant trees as well.

Canon EOS 450D...  Such an important tool!

Wishing you all a happy and sunny February!

Ihanaa helmikuuta!

♥

EDIT: I had to add some information about Fiskars:

"Established in 1649 as an ironworks in a small Finnish village, Fiskars has grown to be a leading global supplier of consumer products for the home, garden and outdoors. Available in more than 60 countries, Fiskars products solve everyday problems, making daily home, garden and outdoor projects easier and more enjoyable through superior performance and design.

Our tools are made better and designed smarter — so you can work better and smarter. The essence of our product design philosophy is a concept we call empowering simplicity. We combine the four principles of thoughtful functionality, ease of use, simple design aesthetic and lasting quality. It’s our belief that all things, even the simplest, can be made better and smarter.

Fiskars has a strong portfolio of respected international brands, including Fiskars, Iittala and Gerber. Founded in 1649 and listed on NASDAQ OMX Helsinki, Fiskars is Finland’s oldest company. Fiskars recorded net sales of EUR 748 million in 2012, and employs some 4,100 people in over 20 countries."