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Japanese Gardening Starter Kit
Japanese Gardening Starter Kit

Japanese Gardening Starter Kit

$315.00

The basic gardening hand tools you need to do most tasks.  This set is compromised of the highest quality tools selected by our farmers for everyday use. Using these tools will ease the stress on your body, and make your most common tasks easier & quicker.

This kit includes
- ARS VSX hand pruner: for pruning, trimming, and chopping branches up to 3/4 inch in diameter with a quick-release squeeze trigger. Ultra sharp to prevent strain on the wrist and forearm.
- ARS LPB30L Lopper: for pruning branches up to 2" with lightweight aluminum handles to prevent strain on your elbows and shoulders.
- ARS pruning saw: for pruning branches up to 6 inches with ultra sharp double edged teeth. Makes quick and easy work of large pruning cuts and folds in half for safety and easy transport.
Japanese Hori Hori: the ultimate gardening multitool - use it for digging small holes, sawing through roots, or harvesting. This Japanese alternative to a trowel has a one straight-blade edge, one serrated-blade edge, a pointed tip and a ruler.
Nejiri Kama: the easiest tool for weeding.  Just swing down into weed's roots and slice through with a pulling motion.
- The Wonder Waterer - the best watering wand on the market. All metal construction with a laser cut watering head that provides the strongest yet softest water flow. The best watering tool for seedlings and delicate plants. Wonder Waterer not made in Japan.

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Premium Pruning Kit
Premium Pruning Kit

Premium Pruning Kit

$209.00

Pruning is one of the most important care steps when it comes to growing fruit trees at home, and our Premium Pruning Bundle gives you super high quality, Japanese pruning tools to accomplish all of your pruning tasks with ease.

These tools from ARS in Japan are made of very high quality steel that holds an edge through many years of tree pruning and include ergonomic touches like lightweight aluminum handles in the ARS Lopper, squeeze-to-open handles in the ARS Pruner, and fold-ability in the ARS saw.

Included in this bundle are:
- ARS VSX hand pruner (choose your size above): for pruning, trimming, and chopping branches up to 3/4 inch in diameter with a quick-release squeeze trigger. Ultra sharp to prevent strain on the wrist and forearm.
- ARS LPB30L Lopper: for pruning branches up to 2" with lightweight aluminum handles to prevent strain on your elbows and shoulders.
- ARS pruning saw: for pruning branches up to 6 inches with ultra sharp double edged teeth. Makes quick and easy work of large pruning cuts and folds in half for safety and easy transport.

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Ultimate Japanese Gardening Starter Kit
Ultimate Japanese Gardening Starter Kit

Ultimate Japanese Gardening Starter Kit

$400.00

The basic gardening hand tools you need to do most tasks.  This set is compromised of the highest quality tools selected by our farmers for everyday use. Using these tools will ease the stress on your body, and make your most common tasks easier & quicker.

This kit includes:
- ARS VSX hand pruner: for pruning, trimming, and chopping branches up to 3/4 inch in diameter with a quick-release squeeze trigger. Ultra sharp to prevent strain on the wrist and forearm.
- ARS LPB30L Lopper: for pruning branches up to 2" with lightweight aluminum handles to prevent strain on your elbows and shoulders.
- ARS pruning saw: for pruning branches up to 6 inches with ultra sharp double edged teeth. Makes quick and easy work of large pruning cuts and folds in half for safety and easy transport.
Japanese Hori Hori: the ultimate gardening multitool - use it for digging small holes, sawing through roots, or harvesting. This Japanese alternative to a trowel has a one straight-blade edge, one serrated-blade edge, a pointed tip and a ruler.
Nejiri Kama: the easiest tool for weeding.  Just swing down into weed's roots and slice through with a pulling motion.
Grass Sickle: the best tool for extensive trimming of tender plants. The curved, serrated, razor sharp head quickly cuts through grasses, ground covers, and tender shrubs.
Ohta FK7 Knife: a handmade folding knife from Hiroaki Ohta, a traditional Japanese knife maker. With a D2 steel blade and a Desert Ironwood handle, this knife is handsome and effective.  Use it everyday for harvest, cutting twine, and more.
- The Wonder Waterer - the best watering wand on the market. All metal construction with a laser cut watering head that provides the strongest yet softest water flow. The best watering tool for seedlings and delicate plants. Wonder Waterer not made in Japan.

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Ultimate Pruning Kit
Ultimate Pruning Kit

Ultimate Pruning Kit

$233.00

Pruning is one of the most important care steps when it comes to growing fruit trees at home, and our Premium Pruning Bundle gives you super high quality, Japanese pruning tools to accomplish all of your pruning tasks with ease.

These tools from Niwaki and ARS in Japan are made of very high quality steel that holds an edge through many years of tree pruning and include ergonomic touches like lightweight aluminum handles in the ARS Lopper, quick-release latch of the Niwaki pruner and fold-ability in the ARS saw.

Included in this bundle are:
- Niwaki GR Pro Pruner:  the ultimate hand pruner handmade in Japan. This pruner is made from two pieces of steel, hand hammered, forged and sharpened to make an heirloom quality tool.
- ARS LPB30L Lopper: for pruning branches up to 2" with lightweight aluminum handles to prevent strain on your elbows and shoulders.
- ARS pruning saw: for pruning branches up to 6 inches with ultra sharp double edged teeth. Makes quick and easy work of large pruning cuts and folds in half for safety and easy transport.

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Individual tools

Niwaki GR Pro Hand Pruner / Secateur
Niwaki GR Pro Hand Pruner / Secateur
Niwaki GR Pro Hand Pruner / Secateur
Niwaki GR Pro Hand Pruner / Secateur

Niwaki GR Pro Hand Pruner / Secateur

$96.00

Our best selling hand pruner and the best pruners I've ever used.  These are the highest quality, easiest to use, and sharpest pruners of all the hand pruners I've tried, and I've tried basically every brand. 

The quality and craftsmanship of these pruners is simply outstanding, and they make large pruning jobs or simply breaking down small branches easy.  Pruners are my #1 most used garden tool, and I highly recommend purchasing a quality pair. I used cheap $20 pruners for years before I upgraded, and my joints regret not making the switch much earlier.

- Farmer Rishi

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The perfect combination of robust, hard wearing steel, with well-balanced precision and ergonomics.

Drop forged and hand finished in Sanjo in the north of Japan, our ‘double yellows’ are the perfect combination of refined craftsmanship and every day usability. Tough carbon steel holds a mean edge, the chunky catch at the bottom and the strong spring gives a reassuringly simple functional feel, and the yellow grips show up when you’ve left them somewhere in the garden (or you can remove them for a more traditional look.)

Perfect for keen gardeners, landscapers and professionals who work their tools hard and need quality and precision in daily use. Seema’s current favorite.

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ARS VSX Japanese Hand Pruner
ARS VSX Japanese Hand Pruner
ARS VSX Japanese Hand Pruner
ARS VSX Japanese Hand Pruner
ARS VSX Japanese Hand Pruner
ARS VSX Japanese Hand Pruner
ARS VSX Japanese Hand Pruner
ARS VSX Japanese Hand Pruner
ARS VSX Japanese Hand Pruner
ARS VSX Japanese Hand Pruner

ARS VSX Japanese Hand Pruner

$72.00

ARS Garden Tools are Made in Japan and the best manufactured gardening tools around.  Ever since I used an ARS pruner, I haven't looked back.  Aside from the premium Tobisho hand pruners I offer, these are the best around for a reasonable price.

Add-on the Leather Sheath with your order for a convenient way to carry your pruner.

ARS pruners are super sharp, comfortable to hold, and hold their edge for seasons and seasons.  The handles are made of thick high quality cast aluminum with a non-slip coating of smooth plastic for greater durability and comfort. These pruners are lightweight and perfectly balanced to allow all day use with minimal strain and fatigue. The blades are hard chrome plated for greater hardness and rust and sap resistance. The blades are offset at an angle to maintain natural hand strength and can be re-sharpened or replaced.

If you ever do wear the blade down, you can re-sharpen it or buy a replacement blade (I'll have those available soon too).

One of my favorite features of this pruner is the quick-release locking mechanism.  Simply squeeze the handles and the lock will release so you can start pruning.  To re-lock, squeeze the handles and push the lock back in place with your thumb.  Super convenient and reliable.

Available in three sizes:

- VS7XZ is 7" from tip to toe and for smaller hands
- VS8XZ is 8" from tip to toe and for medium size hands
- VS9XZ is 9" from tip to toe and for larger hands

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ARS LPB-30L Japanese Lopper
ARS LPB-30L Japanese Lopper
ARS LPB-30L Japanese Lopper
ARS LPB-30L Japanese Lopper

ARS LPB-30L Japanese Lopper

$112.00

These loppers are truly incredible.  The aluminum handles make the entire tool very light, even with the long-reach 30" handles.  The blade, just like the ARS hand pruner, is scary sharp and cuts through up to 1.5" diameter branches with ease.

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Incredible cutting performance! These loppers are impressive in every aspect - from the optimized blade to the heavy duty handles. The precision ground blades are made from non-stick coated high carbon tool steel. The counter blade is fully forged and stepped to minimize friction and clogging. A special guide bank prevents the cutting blade from biting askew into the work. The handles are super lightweight made from durable heavy duty aluminum. The improved shock absorbers take the brunt of the force for incredible comfort.

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ARS Japanese Folding Pruning Saw
ARS Japanese Folding Pruning Saw
ARS Japanese Folding Pruning Saw
ARS Japanese Folding Pruning Saw
ARS Japanese Folding Pruning Saw
ARS Japanese Folding Pruning Saw

ARS Japanese Folding Pruning Saw

$45.00

Make easy work of heavy pruning work with this folding ARS pruning saw.  Easy saws through branches several inches thick and folds up in into a small convenient size.

The curved handle fits comfortably in the hand and has a rubber coating for continued heavy sawing. The saw features a Marquench hardened, precision ground, high carbon tool steel blade for improved sharpness and durability. The blade is hard chrome plated for rust and sap resistance.

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ARS 130DX
ARS 130DX

ARS General Purpose Hand Pruner HP-130DX

$38.00
Ideal for home gardening and flower arranging, this pair of General Purpose Hand Pruner HP-130DX really get the job done! Lightweight by-pass pruner ideal for pruning twigs and medium sized stems as well as flowers and shrubs with ease. Hard chrome plating provides extra tough, rust-resistance, wipe-clean blades. The non-slip lightweight grips fit comfortably into the hand and help prevent fatigue which is important if you have smaller hands.
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Gardening Tools

Made in Japan

Hori Hori, Stainless - Made in Japan
Hori Hori, Stainless - Made in Japan
Hori Hori, Stainless - Made in Japan
Hori Hori, Stainless - Made in Japan
Hori Hori, Stainless - Made in Japan
Hori Hori, Stainless - Made in Japan
Hori Hori, Stainless - Made in Japan
Hori Hori, Stainless - Made in Japan

Hori Hori, Stainless - Made in Japan

$42.00

Hori-Hori means “dig-dig”! These knives are multipurpose – weed, plant, divide perennials, even cut sod. They are beveled for shoveling and have a serrated edge for sawing. The blade is marked for depth measurement for easy planting. This tool has become a favorite amongst Master Gardeners! Reinforced vinyl sheath included.

Reinforced vinyl sheath included
Made in JAPAN.


Features:

  • 7" Stainless Steel or Carbon Steel blade
  • Blade is beveled for shoveling
  • Blade has a serrated edge for sawing
  • Blade is marked for depth measurement
  • Hand guard at base of blade protects against injuries



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Tafu Grass Sickle - Made in Japan
Tafu Grass Sickle - Made in Japan
Tafu Grass Sickle - Made in Japan
Tafu Grass Sickle - Made in Japan

Tafu Grass Sickle - Made in Japan

$29.00

This harvesting sickle features a serrated edge ideal for cutting grasses, harvesting leafy plants, or cutting back seeds. Specially made to cut through tough grasses like Liriope (Monkey Grass). American Magnolia hardwood handle for extra strength. The blade is made from special high carbon stainless steel (V-gold-1) and heat treated to a hardness of RC58-62 to hold the razor sharp edges longer.

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Ohta Knives FK series
Ohta Knives FK series
Ohta Knives FK series
Ohta Knives FK series
Ohta Knives FK series
Ohta Knives FK series

Ohta Knives FK series

$60.00

As taken from Farmer Rishi's website:

Knives are such a primal tool for me, and I am a bit obsessed with the craftsmanship and quality of a good blade.  I've been searching for a knife that really sings to me and provides the ease-of-use and functionality I want for a long time.  I stumbled upon the knives of Hiroaki Ohta in this search, and after ordering one for myself, I am now convinced this is the knife I've been looking for.

Ohta's knives are simple, elegant, and supremely effective.  These FK series knives are based on a Japanese military knife design called Higonokami, and have been updated with quality hardwoods and modern steel.  These knives consist of just three pieces: the solid wood handle, the hinge, and the blade.

The knife is an old-school "friction folder," meaning their is no mechanism that holds the blade closed or open.  To use the knife, you press down on the tab on the end of the blade with your thumb, and hold the tab down to prevent it from closing.

For these custom ordered knives, I've chosen an extremely dense, resilient and American native wood for the handles: Desert Ironwood.  Did I mention its stammeringly beautiful? 

The blades are made from D2 steel which is a tough, easy to sharpen, rust resistant steel.

3 sizes are available

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Nejiri Kama
Nejiri Kama

Nejiri Kama

$28.00

The Perfect Weeding Tool. No, it doesn't weed by itself but this handy tool is the next best thing for weeding tight spaces. The twist shank weeding sickle features a high carbon steel blade, forged and heat treated to hardness of RC58. Wooden handle.

Made in JAPAN.

Features:
  • High Carbon Steel Blade
  • Forged Blade
  • Wooden Handle

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    Watering Tools

    Wonder Waterer Gold - Watering Wand for Seedlings & Vegetables
    Wonder Waterer Gold - Watering Wand for Seedlings & Vegetables
    Wonder Waterer Gold - Watering Wand for Seedlings & Vegetables
    Wonder Waterer Gold - Watering Wand for Seedlings & Vegetables
    Wonder Waterer Gold - Watering Wand for Seedlings & Vegetables
    Wonder Waterer Gold - Watering Wand for Seedlings & Vegetables
    Wonder Waterer Gold - Watering Wand for Seedlings & Vegetables
    Wonder Waterer Gold - Watering Wand for Seedlings & Vegetables

    Wonder Waterer Gold - Watering Wand for Seedlings & Vegetables

    $47.00

    My absolute favorite watering wand for seedlings.  I tried several other watering wands and nozzles for watering seedlings before I found the Wonder Waterer.  The spray it produces is super fine and comes out very soft.  Even at full pressure, the gentle spray won't damage young seedlings, and soaks soil in small pots or plug trays really well.  A must have for anyone starting seeds at home or the small farmer.

    I carry only the Wonder Waterer Gold, which comes with a BRASS shut-off valve that's super easy to turn on and off with just your thumb and lasts for years and years.

     

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    Ceramic Watering Stake
    Ceramic Watering Stake
    Ceramic Watering Stake
    Ceramic Watering Stake

    Ceramic Watering Stake

    $6.00

    Our terracotta watering spikes, crafted from high-quality clay, conveniently seep water as soil dries out. The damper the soil, the slower the water flow. This plant watering device lets physics do the hard work, dousing your plants with just the right amount of water.

    Designed to be used with a upside wine bottle, each stake measures 2.0 x 2.0 x 6.8 inches. Soak the self-watering stakes then place the stakes deep in the dirt, with the openings level with the surface. Avoid pushing too hard to prevent breakage. Fill a wine bottle with water, then place upside down into the opening of the stake.

    These flower friends work with long-necked bottles, like vino vessels, but any tall container – glass, plastic, metal – should do the job as long as it doesn't tip over. For little pots, you can use mini beer bottles or regular-sized wine bottles. Like a guardian angel for your garden, these watering spikes make watering container plants easy and efficient.

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    Dramm Fan Nozzle Sprayer
    Dramm Fan Nozzle Sprayer
    Dramm Fan Nozzle Sprayer
    Dramm Fan Nozzle Sprayer
    Dramm Fan Nozzle Sprayer
    Dramm Fan Nozzle Sprayer

    Dramm Fan Nozzle Sprayer

    $20.00
    • Great for watering containers, plants and shrubbery.
    • Allows complete and total water flow control with just one touch of your thumb.
    • The corrosion proof head creates a precise and gentle water pattern that won't  harm delicate plants and seedling.

     

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    Other Tools

    Root Guard Gopher Basket (15 gallon)
    Root Guard Gopher Basket (15 gallon)
    Root Guard Gopher Basket (15 gallon)
    Root Guard Gopher Basket (15 gallon)
    Root Guard Gopher Basket (15 gallon)
    Root Guard Gopher Basket (15 gallon)
    Root Guard Gopher Basket (15 gallon)
    Root Guard Gopher Basket (15 gallon)
    Root Guard Gopher Basket (15 gallon)
    Root Guard Gopher Basket (15 gallon)
    Root Guard Gopher Basket (15 gallon)
    Root Guard Gopher Basket (15 gallon)

    Root Guard Gopher Basket (15 gallon)

    $13.00
    The fifteen-gallon Tree Size basket is also made of twenty-gauge, three-quarter-inch hex mesh, but the wire strands are hot-dipped galvanized before weaving. The weaving process then creates cracks in the galvanized coating, allowing the basket to break down in three to five years—which is just enough time for trees to become established and mature enough to resist damage from gnawing gophers, but not so long that growth is inhibited by root girdling. Packaged flat for easy storage

    Generously sized to allow for root growth
    Top 3 inches painted green to blend into the landscape
    Free standing once formed for easy planting, and to permit up sizing to allow for even more root growth
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    Root Guard Gopher Basket (5 gallon)
    Root Guard Gopher Basket (5 gallon)
    Root Guard Gopher Basket (5 gallon)
    Root Guard Gopher Basket (5 gallon)
    Root Guard Gopher Basket (5 gallon)
    Root Guard Gopher Basket (5 gallon)
    Root Guard Gopher Basket (5 gallon)
    Root Guard Gopher Basket (5 gallon)
    Root Guard Gopher Basket (5 gallon)
    Root Guard Gopher Basket (5 gallon)
    Root Guard Gopher Basket (5 gallon)
    Root Guard Gopher Basket (5 gallon)

    Root Guard Gopher Basket (5 gallon)

    $10.00
    The five -gallon baskets are made from twenty-gauge, three-quarter- inch hex mesh wire that is hot-dipped galvanized after weaving for durable strength and corrosion resistance.

    Packaged flat for easy storage
    Generously sized to allow for root growth
    Top 3 inches painted green to blend into the landscape
    Can be removed at the end of the season for reuse the next year
    Free standing once formed for easy planting, and to permit up sizing to allow for even more root growth

    The five-gallon size is great for perennial shrubs, vines and bushes:

    Roses, Artichokes, Bougainvillea, Dahlia, Grapes, Wisteria, Hibiscus, Kiwi, Fuchsia

    The five -gallon baskets provide excellent protection to keep gophers away from your plants for six to ten years.
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    Radius PRO Digging Fork
    Radius PRO Digging Fork

    Radius Garden, Pro Digging Fork

    $69.00
    • Digging Forks are used to dig up bulbs and root vegetables every year. Other annual tasks include turning the soil in our beds, turning compost, and pitching waste. We also like to use them to aerate around the bases of shrubs and perennials prior to spring and fall fertilizing. The Radius PRO Digging Fork combines a traditional, stainless steel blade design with our patented, Natural Radius Grip for an outstanding user experience.
    • Blade Length = 11.5", Blade Width = 7", Total Length = 42.5", Weight: 5 lbs. 2 oz., Material: Stainless steel blade, polypropylene encased carbon steel shaft, and thermoplastic elastomer grip.
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    Seedling Heat Mat
    Seedling Heat Mat
    Seedling Heat Mat
    Seedling Heat Mat
    Seedling Heat Mat
    Seedling Heat Mat
    Seedling Heat Mat
    Seedling Heat Mat

    Seedling Heat Mat

    $32.00
    Bottom heat is one of the most important and effective ways to improve germination and rooting. The Jump Start seedling heat mats have been re-engineered for better performance and greater durability! The new, stronger heating wire and thicker multi-layer construction offer more uniform heating and the durability to withstand rugged greenhouse environments.
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    Victor Black Box Gopher Trap
    Victor Black Box Gopher Trap
    Victor Black Box Gopher Trap
    Victor Black Box Gopher Trap

    Victor Black Box Gopher Trap

    $20.00
    • Choker loop-style trap quickly and effectively eliminates gophers
    • Weather-resistant plastic and steel can be used in all soil types
    • Moving parts are below ground away from children and pets
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