" Incidentally I have found that a garden tool my sister got for me, I dont know its name but it is a Japanese trowel/knife of some sort, with a narrow very strong blade, wood handle and serrated teeth on one side of the blade, is perfect for weeding and planting." The tool that Ernie is talking about is Japanese Hori Hori Knife. A stainless steel blade and wood handle. It's indestructible. I've had one for years. I use it at work as an agronomist and in the garden. Every serious gardener should have one. http://leevalley.com/en/home/… page 41 Brad King Zone 5b Ontario, Canada Still very warm