This is one of those self-imposed mysteries that I think I have solved but it would be cheering to get some confirmation from people who know for sure.
The lady at the church sale thought it was for poking in beside seeds but wasn't sure why there then would be a trail of wire around the garden – unless as a critter deterrent.
When I (nosey parker)(curious being) discovered that the wrap of wire was individual lengths to each stick, further thought took place. My suggestion was that the sticks are meant to indeed be placed when a seed is planted, seeds like scarlet runner or pole beans, and the wire then wrapped as a guide from the green stick to the support pole; a thin wire for the baby sprout to catch onto easily and make its way to the pole or tepee or fence or whatever. There are likely more ways to use them. Inform me, please!
Of course I have since wondered if I could use them as knitting needles with flexible ends ……
Or tent supports leading to a central pole around a circus cake.
Or write something on each and hang them in a tree like the Japanese prayer flags.
Or seed markers with critter deterrent feature.
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8 responses to “A garden tool …… am I right?”
I always thought they were for flower arranging…it’s weird because I remember seeing them, holding them but what for I don’t know…p.s if you want to try a great smoothie try peach and fresh basil!
They’re used to wire in things like decorative berries or pinecones or fruit into flower arrangements- attach the object to the stick with the wire, then poke the stick into the floral foam.
Morning Kerry
Ah – flower arranging – a whole new vista that I never thought of. And thank you for the peach and fresh basil suggestion – it will soonest be tried!
Hello Jen
Okay – a definitive example – and I appreciate the detail of what and how. ….a whole new vista. Thanks!
Hello Karen,
So glad I found you again. It’s been a couple of years. I’m really intrigued by your smoothies. Must make the effort to concoct some for myself soon. Are you doing any knitting these days? I got myself into the “Knitting Olympics”, but we’ll see how I do. 🙂
Hi Barbara
Knitting Olympics – what fun! I checked your blog – go for gold. Nice to hear from you again.
What a find today.
Hi to Barb, (who I know from teaching), nice to meet you in cyberspace too.
Morning Linda
And now I know what that find is! Also – your knowing Barbara ….. the ‘small’ world exists in cyberspace too it seems.