SEALED IN

I'm all sealed in. My allergies are off the charts, so I'm taking precautions to avoid a hospital visit when I'm working in the yard.

(Success! The yard is mowed.)

GRAMPA'S WEEDER

The Wife gave me Grampa's Weeder and Grampa's Garden Apron as gifts. I'm not quite sure what she's trying to tell me, but maybe she just wants me out of the house.

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Grampa's Weeder is an excellent tool. It allows me to stand upright and easily pull weeds. Unlike many similar weeders on the market, it has no plastic parts! It's a solid wood handle and metal forks and step/pedal. The pedal moves one fork on a thick metal rod. You poke the forks into the center of a weed, step on the pedal, move the weeder in the direction of the pedal which closes the forks together, and pull the weed out. Easy! Plus it allows me to weed for longer periods of time with less back strain and pain.

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I wasn't sure about Grampa's Garden Apron, but it is actually quite useful. It has a large pocket on the front so you can place your pulled weeds in it. Once full, you release two clips and empty the pocket at the bottom into a bucket, garbage can, or yard waste bin. It means I can move around faster than having to stay in close proximity to my bucket or bin. Win!

GARDEN BENCH/KNEELER

It's a garden bench!

No, wait, it's a garden kneeler!

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It's both bench and kneeler, and it's apparently a geriatric gardening device. What is The Wife trying to tell me? It doesn't matter. This is one awesome tool for the garden. Achievement unlocked.

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It mostly stays upright. I, however, may be in my "tumbling phase" of life. I've been able to tip this thing over, both forward and back, in both bench and kneeler modes. Can I get paid as a beta tester?