Tools are being lent to us by the Holistic Garden because of this it is extremely important to treat the tools with extra care. Shovels, hoes, rakes, mowers, and edgers can all be found inside the Holistic Garden Cabin. The cabin lock combination will be given to the gardeners during the first garden meeting. The cabin is very full, when removing tools please do so carefully. If a tool breaks while you are using it put it back in the cabin and tell the garden coordinator and/or Dr. Novak. You will not get in any trouble if a tool break unless it is obviously due to extreme miss use. Only use each tool as it was made to be used, if you're unsure on how to use a tool ask the Garden Coordinator before using it. Once you are done using a tool wash it off with a hose to remove excess dirt and return it to the cabin. Wheelbarrows can be found by the composting area in the holistic garden. Feel free to use them but be sure and check the tire some are deflated. Do not use the wheelbarrows if the front tire is flat or seems very low. Once you finished with a wheelbarrow rinse off excess dirt and put it back where you found it. Important Safety Tip: Do not leave shovels, hoes, or rakes laying on the ground with the raised metal side pointing up. The grass can be long and it is easy for a fellow gardener to step on the tool and hurt their feet or have the wooden handle pop up and hit them! If you are done with a tool and do not want to put it away yet try and place it in an area out of the way where most people are not walking or can see it easily. If you do not feel comfortable using the mower and/or edger then please do not use it! The Garden Coordinator can find other things for you to do in order to help maintain the garden area. |
Tool Care |