Best tools to use in your garden with Mike Peters

This talk will show many examples of some of the best garden tools and tips for keeping them sharp and clean.

About the presenter

Mike Peters, as he was growing up, found that he always gravitated toward natural areas and fell in love with landscaping and gardening. He now owns and operates Sustain O Scapes, a regenerative ecological landscaping company that brings civilization and nature together in a way that benefits both. He is a member of the Willamette Valley Regenerative Landscape Coalition and a collector of unique edible and medicinal plants and perennial vegetables and the useful tools that bring them to life.

This webinar series is sponsored by the Lane County Master Gardener Association (LCMGA). The LCMGA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization formed to support the Lane County OSU Extension Horticulture program.

Resources

OSU Lane County Master Gardener^TM Plant Clinic 541-344-5859 [email protected]

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