Having been married for twenty plus years, birthday and anniversary gifts don't have the importance they did in the early days of our relationship. When Mark asked me what I wanted for my birthday recently, I reminded him that I'd been playing fast and loose with the credit card at online garden nurseries for the last six weeks. I had more than my share of treats arriving in the mail. But while he was out running errands, he did find me a perfect present: The Original Garden Broom.
It's hand-made in Sri Lanka from coconut palm leaves that have fallen off the tree and is designed to be used in all weather conditions including rain and snow. It's marketed as "sturdier than a broom and handier than a rake" and useful for situations where you'd normally reach for one of those tools. What I like about it — and what caught Mark's eye as well — is that it's attractive enough that it doesn't need to be hidden away. I'm keeping it near the new front steps so I can give them and the front door area a daily cleaning. I can also say that my first few times using the broom confirm the company's claims. It's has a nice heft, is sturdy enough that it sounds like a rake when I am using it but works more like a broom. An excellent addition to our garden tool collection.
Happy Birthday, Linda! What a perfect gift! Susan
Posted by: Susan Adler Sobol | Thursday, April 07, 2016 at 04:46 AM
Beautiful! I'm envious.
Posted by: Cindy at enclos*ure | Thursday, April 07, 2016 at 05:14 AM
Happy Birthday. What a neat tool. I love tools. What a thoughtful gift.
Posted by: Lisa at Greenbow | Thursday, April 07, 2016 at 06:26 AM
I had an especially nice birthday this year as I spent the day at a gardening symposium with lots of friends and then Mark and I went out to dinner at one of our favorite local restaurants. The broom sounds like a rake on the driveway but is nice and stiff and really does a great job.
Posted by: Linda from Each Little World | Thursday, April 07, 2016 at 10:34 AM
Happy Birthday and that's a great gift!
Posted by: Loree / danger garden | Friday, April 08, 2016 at 01:46 AM
Happy Birthday!
As you say it is very attractive and I can see how useful it would be.
Posted by: Alain | Friday, April 08, 2016 at 10:22 AM
Happy birthday, Linda! I wish you many more years of happy sweeping.
Posted by: Les | Sunday, April 10, 2016 at 06:19 AM
Attractive and useful! We're all dying to know how well it flies and if the ride was very bumpy or not. Hope your birthday was bewitching!
Posted by: Peter/Outlaw | Monday, April 11, 2016 at 09:04 AM