I stole it from the kitchen to use in the garden 😀

[Anniekay]

My yellow plastic colander. Gone !!

Works great for rinsing off veg outside so’s not to have dirt going down my drains.

And this little beauty: Grapefrit knife!! Believe it or not, it is quite handy for weeding under the leaves of short plants like brassicas and lettuces; you know, those little tiny weeds that come up right next to the plant stalk. I find it extremely handy, especially since my brassicas are planted in foot wide square and there no room for anything bigger.

Have you, or have you not appropriated your kitchen or other non-traditional tools to use in gardening?? I’m always looking for good ideas !!

 

[Sheal]

That knife looks lethal Anniekay. I don't think we could buy something like that in Britain it would be considered a health and safety risk.

I can't think of anything that have gone from kitchen to garden but there are a number of things that are now used for diy. Particularly a smooth edged butter knife I use for filling small areas with plaster and an old plastic measuring jug for small amounts of paint and storage of paint brushes.

 

[Anniekay]

@Sheal I wouldn’t think health and safety wouldn’t want you to cut a grapefruit into individual sections?
It’s not like you can separate the sections efficiently with a spoon !!

I have an old worn out measuring cup, plastic one that the markings have become very hard to read. I’m going to use that idea!! Thanks, Sheal.

 

[Sheal]

You're welcome Anniekay. Perhaps we should have a hints and tips thread for recycling/downgrading old household and gardening items.

 

[Anniekay]

You're welcome Anniekay. Perhaps we should have a hints and tips thread for recycling/downgrading old household and gardening items.

That's a great idea !! Since you thought of it, it's only right that you post it !!