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Posted by Plot06 (U14852489) on Thursday, 12th May 2011
I noticed Monty using this in the veg garden and at the time thought I've never seen one of those wonder what they are like to use. Has anyone else used one of them and if so what is their opinion?. Also does anyone know a supplier?
I noticed Monty using this in the veg garden and at the time thought I've never seen one of those wonder what they are like to use. Has anyone else used one of them and if so what is their opinion?. Also does anyone know a supplier?
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I also noticed the use of this very interesting garden implement ( Episode 7) and have posed the same question on message board without success. I'm not sure how one gets in touch with Monty Don? We are going to the Show at NEC in June but not when Monty will be there. I have looked at various suppliers of gardening equipment but I suspect it might be a 'foreign' rake?
Anthony
These are reserved for a select group (I believe Alan Titchmarsh has one) who are raking it in and not on sale to mere mortals such as we.
, in reply to message 3.
Posted by Pumpkin_Patch_Paul (U14565900) on Wednesday, 1st June 2011
Are you sure that it is a doulbe rake? My eyes are shot but it looked like a fancy single rake design to me
I like your thinking Mr K.........LOL
Anthony
Monty's address is no secret and a thumb through one of his books or a browse on the Net will reveal it. You may not get a reply however. He writes a column in the Observer; you could try his email adddress there.
Monty writes for the Mail on Saturday as well. You could try writing to him.
Anthony
Monty's address is no secret and a thumb through one of his books or a browse on the Net will reveal it. You may not get a reply however. He writes a column in the Observer; you could try his email adddress there.Ìý
Monty writes for the Mail on Saturday as well. You could try writing to him.Ìý
See, I said he was raking it in!
, in reply to message 1.
Posted by Pumpkin_Patch_Paul (U14565900) on Thursday, 2nd June 2011
If a double rake was an improvement on standard rake woudn't they have been available at all garden outlets for years....
Can't see what the advantage would be over a single one.
Its a long time since Monty wrote for the Observer. I doubt whether he'd have time to answer individual queries to his private address. Isn't there a GW contact that's given out on the programme?
Found this via Google
'If you have any gardening queries, write to Monty Don at Weekend, Daily Mail, 2 Derry street, London W8 5TT or [Personal details removed by Moderator].
Please include your full name and address.
We regret Monty cannot reply to letters personally. '
Read more:
Found this via Google
'If you have any gardening queries, write to Monty Don at Weekend, Daily Mail, 2 Derry street, London W8 5TT or [Personal details removed by Moderator].
Please include your full name and address.
We regret Monty cannot reply to letters personally. '
Read more: Ìý
Many thanks to everyone who took time to respond to my (our) questions about the unusual 'rake' Will continue the search for one and, if successful, will report back. Monty mentions 'rake' on two pages in his book which I have just ordered so that may shed some light on the subject.
Regards
Anthony
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Monty used to reply sometimes when he was presenting GW last time!
I'm sure he reads on here now!
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Sorry peeps I mean't to say the 'Mail on Saturday' and not the 'Observer'. I have a cold And whilst he may well not reply in person, he may answer your question within his column.
It looks like a groundsman's field rake. One side for grading and the other for thatching.; it also has a vintage look about it doesn't it?
Some field rakes have just a single ridged blade along the top of the thatching rake to break up and chop the surface - for nasty weeds or for seeding probably.
Could be a useful garden tool to reintroduce or to develop for an enterprising sort. If anyone asks Monty at GW Live please cascade the info back to us here Thanxxx
MLx
MLx
Thanks for the link but that's not the same type.
Maybe I didn't explain it clearly. The rake appears to have two rows of teeth one behind the other so it is twice as many teeth in the same width as as a single rake Does this help?
, in reply to message 16.
Posted by hypercharleyfarley (U7444019) on Thursday, 16th June 2011
Hello - I looked everywhere on-line for that rake a few weeks ago after I'd first noticed Monty using it, but found nothing . I'm left wondering whether it might not be available in the UK. I suppose it could perhaps be very old and no longer in production, or maybe it was made specially for Monty and/or presented to him at some time. There are people who live outside the UK & who use the message boards but none of them has mentioned the rake so far, so perhaps they've not noticed it or haven't seen one in the country where they live either!
I know that Monty used to contribute to the message boards and so maybe he'll have seen your original post, so the only way forward now is to hope that he'll have seen your message and will respond.
No such rake seen here in Belgium. I suspect he's had it made or just soldered two rakes together with some spacer bars.
I googled about a bit and found references to adouble headed rake used in the 1800s to make levelling ground easier so it may also be an antique or a copy.
Does seem to be some sort of hybrid- perhaps some inspired inventor sent it to him to try??
If there is a demand - someone will manufacture it ?
, in reply to message 18.
Posted by hypercharleyfarley (U7444019) on Thursday, 16th June 2011
Thanks Obs - I wondered whether you'd seen it. Cheers! Ma.
Many thanks for continued interest in this implement. Went to Gardeners World Wednesday in the expectation that some exhibitor might have one but only hope that someone will ask Monty when he hosts a 'Question Time' at NEC today//tomorrow? Also, I had hoped Monty may have referenced it in his book 'The Complete Gardener' but not so. Pity he will not respond to emails.
I believe that there would be a market for it but most manufacturers seem disinterested - so far?
Goodness! He's far too important to fraternise with riff raff like us.
Interesting to note that Christine Walkden will always reply personally to anyone who emails her using her email address available on her website.
The info I found said they were discontinued for being too heavy for most people to use. See below. Maybe some enterprising manufacturer will produce a lightweight model using newer technology.
Found on google:-
Does anyone have information about a double-headed garden rake that dates probably to the late 1800's. It has one handle with a large rake in front of a smaller rake that seems to have the tines ...
j_fixit Answered:
It is just as you discribed 2 rakes in one. They were used to rake out the ground before planting Lawns. The theory was it would take less time and have a more level planting area. The problem was they were heavy. Too heavy for most people so the were discontinued.
To David
I think you might be losing the plot slightly here.
Monty and Alys and Matthew Wilson have ventured onto these boards in the past, haven't they?
To David
I think you might be losing the plot slightly here.
Monty and Alys and Matthew Wilson have ventured onto these boards in the past, haven't they?Ìý
Moi???? Weren't we talking about answering emails?
Do try to keep up, dere!
Oh David, you seem so determined to be cross all the time
Can you really not enjoy a presenter unless you have had personal contact with them?
Oh David, you seem so determined to be cross all the time
Can you really not enjoy a presenter unless you have had personal contact with them?Ìý
Nooj, trust me, I'm a pussy cat really and I love you in particular to bits.
I even shared my beetroot & chocolate cake recipe with Obs...Just how nice do you want me to be?
So Monty gave us the answer to this question, on GW last night.
The tool in question is NOT a rake, it's a HARROW.
The difference between a harrow and a rake, is that a harrow is designed to break up soil and reduce soil to a finer tilth, but a rake simply draws off large pieces of soil or other materials and is not designed to break them up.
If you Google for "Broad Galvanized Steel Hand Harrow", you'll find a UK supplier. Note that you'll need to fit your own handle.
If you Google for 'agricultural equipment and data hand harrow' (without quotes), you can find a video (intended for schools) which shows a hand harrow, but made of wood, as commonly used in paddy fields.
I found the audio commentary on the educational video particularly instructive .
Hi,
Very many thanks for thisuseful information and, at long last, the quest is over and I have purchased one - as you say - without the handle. It's great that there are many interested pesons out there willing to share information.
Best regards
Anthony
, in reply to message 29.
Posted by Pumpkin_Patch_Paul (U14565900) on Saturday, 30th July 2011
One must thank Monty for taking five months to inform us....
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