All the gardeners I know are always looking for a way to make gardening tasks either easier or faster. I’ve said that so many times that my friends and family members are always on the lookout for new tools to give me that do just that. Vegetable gardening is a great hobby, but it can be a lot of work, too.

So as Father’s Day approaches (on June 19 to be exact), here are three of my favorite new tools that just might make dad happy, too.

A Hori Hori knife is a heavy-duty soil and weeding knife that can take care of any jungle of weeds. With its serrated steel blade, the Hori Hori (translates to Dig Dig) is the ultimate multi-tool for gardening. The blade can be used for digging, sawing, cutting, trimming and planting. The Hori Hori I received is from Barebones Living and the designers thought of everything for this version. It has a beautiful sustainable bamboo handle, double edged rust resistant blade, handy inch marks on the blade for measuring/planting, and the really thoughtful bottle opener for when gardening’s done for the day. (Sheath is sold separately.)

Garden Bandit weeding tool is the simplest of tools, but it works so well. This light-weight weeder looks funny, but its thin blade slices through weeds without needing much effort. I like this weeder because it doesn’t displace soil in the vegetable garden. Keeping soil in place is especially important in the garden once plants start growing to prevent damaging delicate root systems. Tested and approved by the National Home Gardening Club, the Garden Bandit is easy to use in small spaces, like planters and window boxes, too. The plastic handle makes the tool especially lightweight to keep hands, wrists and arms from getting tired. The thin blade is designed to stay sharp after years of use.

Corona Tools are known for high-quality hand tools that are meant to stand up to heavy use. A new addition to my tool bag is a pair of stainless steel grape snips. What makes these snips special are the 2-inch curved blades that make it easy to get into tight spots. These snips are designed for harvesting grapes, but they can be used fo picking all kinds of other fruits and vegetables, too. The sharp blades connect to lightweight and non-slip grip handles. I really like the easy close locking feature that is a double-sided thumb lock. 

Toss these tools into a new gardening carry-all to ensure a Happy Father’s Day and plenty of happy days spent digging, cutting, weeding and clipping in the vegetable garden.

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Corona® Multi-Purpose Metal Mini Garden Shovel

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Longer Service Life: The blade of this round small shovel is made of carbon steel, which can effectively improve the hardness by high temperature quenching, and the surface has anti-rust coating to avoid rusting. In the process of use when encountering hard objects will not bend and deformation. Sturdy Structure: The small garden shovel with D-handle, ergonomically designed grip can increase the grip of the hand when using, the handle is made of strong fiberglass, will not bend and break under heavy pressure. Quick Digging: Well-made digging shovel has a sharp blade, and the round shovel head is designed to easily penetrate the soil and cut quickly while digging to enhance your work efficiency.

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Ho-Mi Digger - Korean Triangle Blade

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Versatile Tool: The Easy Digger Korean Triangle Blade Ho Mi Ho-mi is a versatile gardening tool designed for leveling and digging in home and garden settings. Efficient Design: Its unique triangular blade shape allows for easy soil penetration and efficient leveling of garden beds or landscaping areas. Durable Construction: Crafted with sturdy materials, this tool ensures long-lasting performance and reliability. Ergonomic Handle: The comfortable handle provides a secure grip, reducing hand fatigue during extended use. Compact Size: Its compact design makes it easy to maneuver in tight spaces and store when not in use.

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A.M. Leonard Deluxe Soil Knife & Leather Sheath Combo

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MULTITASKING DUAL EDGES: a deep serrated edge and a tapered slicing edge ideal for tough or delicate cuts. DURABLE 6-inch stainless steel blade withstands 300 lbs of pressure. TWINE CUTTING NOTCH, DEPTH GAUGE MARKINGS & spear point - no need to switch tools when using this garden knife. LEATHER SHEATH: heavy duty, protective, clip on sheath to keep your knife convenient and secure. LIFETIME WARRANTY.

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