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[@warringwarthog]

We call the bent pitch fork a potato fork

[@tfastlane]

Close to what I have always called it. Tater Digger.

[@stanwebb2272]

He does not plant potatoes!!!!!!!!!!! One of the easiest veggies to grow!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Mr3030man]

We call it a grab fork where I live.

[@edwardpearce1138]

A real potato hook is similar, but different; the tines on the potato hook are slightly curved, and they are not sharp as they are on this tool--so they do not cut the potatoes when pulling them out of the soil. What he is calling a bent pitch fork is what I grew up hearing called a hoe fork, but some of my neighbors would call a rake hoe. In catalogs put out by companies in the hardware business it is called a cultivator. It works better for close cultivation than a hoe.

[@gphilipc2031]

Love my 'Tater Rake..."from my cold dead hands".

[@tractorbeast8351]

i'm 11 years old and trying to start a garden, so this video is super helpful

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

Awesome! Keep up the good work!

[@adventureguy4119]

Your 13 now how did you do?

[@JohnDoe-l1kmya5s]

You're so cool bud. I'm glad you're getting into gardening.

[@Beanz931]

I want an update too! How’s it going?

[@renukah1168]

Where we get this tools.give details

[@brianb3670]

I'm 47 and have lived on a large farm in Indiana my entire life. We have had a large garden ever since I was a child but I have never seen a loop hoe. I ran out to Ace Hardware and bought one yesterday and it is freaking amazing. Super easy to use. I weeded my garden in 10 minutes last night and it typically takes 45 - 60 minutes. I cannot believe I had never heard or seen this awesome tool before. Thanks for the education and information. Keep of the good work.

[@josephpadula2283]

The hoop hoe from Switzerland sold by Jonny’s selective seed from Maine is much better that the ones you can but at the hardware store! You should also buy the replacement blade at the same time for the future!

[@deidregill4469]

I’ve never heard of one either! Im 32 and disabled but i love gardening. I started in 2020 but the hoe part i hate with a passion.. the grass has taken over my garden now. It’s not to late to start over and when i do, I’m going to make sure i have one of these.

[@HurairahHomestead]

@@deidregill4469 NEVER too late!

[@Arthurian.]

They are a gem of a gardener's arsenal. Some area's they're colloquially referred to as a stirrup hoe. ​@@deidregill4469

[@farmer9180]

I am 82 and went out and bought one after seeing it on u tube so easy to use even for an old man.

[@freydablack9027]

Your video is both enjoyable to watch and full of excellent information. I've been gardening for over 50 years and I'm pleased to see someone showing new gardeners how to do things in a natural and sustainable way without chemicals. An old timer sold us one of these hoes that you call a loop hoe and he called it a scuffle hoe. You didn't mention whether your loop rotates a bit as you push and pull it. That is what my old scuffle hoe does. It keeps the blade parallel to the soil surface so that it is most efficient as well as easier on the hands.

[@jeffmeans894]

My grandma would always lay newspapers down around the tomatoes and squash plants. Even sometimes the cantaloupe and water melons

[@brentbean7903]

Been gardening a large garden for 50 years have every one of the tools in the video, but my most effective one is the loop hoe. I improved it by installing a longer handle on it that way I can hoe standing upright saving some back pain. If it gets dull just run a file over the edge and get to work.

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

Thanks for sharing

[@RPast-qq1xn]

Much respect. More people should be encouraged to modify their tools. Maybe we need a video on that... 😉

[@RPast-qq1xn]

People always tell me they "wish they were taller." I tell them "if I could give you my back pain too, I would."

[@thujavon62]

Everyone should take care drying the steel of the loop hoe or any other garden tool so they don't rust and are a lot easier to use after.

[@plagueofbadgers]

That soil is looking fabulous! Not only will the mulch help with weed control and benefit the garden next year... It also helps maintain moisture in the soil on those hot dry days. Excellent video! Woooooo!!!

[@lynettesprague287]

Dude. You saved my back! I have never been so excited to weed at work! I asked my boss for a loop hoe and it worked like a charm! I didnt even mind working in 90*+ heat. I loved the hoe so much that I went and bought one for home. Thank you again! And I cant wait to weed again tomorrow

[@abhilashinternational5693]

Good video. Thanks a lot.

[@patriciatinkey2677]

Good review to go along with the video! Now I've definitely got to get one of these!

[@SeahawkAz]

The Garden Weasel cultivator is very helpful when you want to plant grass seed in bare spots in your lawn

[@JustMe-nv5xy]

I was today years old when I first heard of a loop hoe. I just ordered mine. Thank you! ♥

[@tonyminnichsoffer7401]

Your tool collection looks like mine and I agree totally about the loop cultivator rating as top choice, and mulching. I use lots of composed leaves. Since I've gained so much holistically -- built soil, controlled the weeds and pest insects, etc. -- my biggest problems now are the deer and rabbits destroy my garden as soon as the plants are lush.

[@April-py3jc]

Thanks for sharing ... I definitely will buy that Loop Hoe instead of weeding GIANT DANDELIONS any longer by hand taking weeks pulling them up one by one. Hopefully no more sore back and stiff knees. Don't know how you farmers do it on a grand scale. My back and knees would be broken. God bless you all

[@Hacker-xe8yv]

I bought a "loop hoe" over 30 years ago. I think at that time it was called a "hula hoe". They do last. I just came in from outside this morning clearing about a 50 foot by 4 foot border strip in about 20 minutes.

[@garyashdown5376]

Thank you so much Josh I've only got a tiny veg patch here in the UK and the soil is not that great but have tons of weeds, with your advice and help I'm going to give it my best shot to improve the soil and hopefully a better crop of veggies. Just love the channel you provide and where you live is mind blowing so beautiful, once again thank you. Gary...... England 🇬🇧

[@JuniorFarquar]

Still have the Hula Hoe (hoop) my dad ordered off TV in the 70s. 1st tv thing he ever ordered, maybe the last and only. Edit: also have a 25-30 yr old Garden Weasel (cultivator) and my grandad's 4 tine fork like you showed. It's probably 90 yrs old

[@Sconnie13]

Mulch! Mulch! Mulch! I can not express this enough while living and gardening in Texas. Mulch not only helps replenish the soil, but in the heat/sun...it retains moisture. I've estimated that I retain moisture about 50% with my plants when I mulch. It also keeps the soil from hardpaning. So many benefits to mulching a garden - I even mulch my container plants. Thank you also for the garden tools. I still have/use what my dad used and what his dad used. but loop hoe? never heard of this, but will need to get it! Thank you!!!!

[@ArthurValencia9438]

The Hula Hoe (Hoop Hoe) is my favorite weeder. I went through one every year. The hoop wears out. Great exercise. Art

[@got2kittys]

I let the weeds get bigger, pull them up and lay them on the mulch around the plants, adding to the mulch. They are feeding the plants, and I'm growing my mulch right there in the garden. Cultivate, plant, mulch. Then, mulch plants with the weeds. This saves time, and uses weeds as a resource.

[@hapnewsom9217]

LOL I have every one of those tools in my shed! Every one of them is well used. And my back remembers (not fondly) all the bending over in the garden! However! I really enjoy watching YOU work in the garden!!

[@smokeymtnguitarnerd2539]

Soooo helpful! this is our first year with a big garden (about 1500 sq feet) so this was SUPER helpful! Cheers

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

Glad it was helpful!

[@dag4836]

I inherited all those tools from an uncle. He gardened, I didn’t. What sense of humor, but I do now. I like the spade hoe for tough weeds, grass clumps that are difficult to cut with the stirrup hoe.

[@darylcampbell3244]

I like everything you do on the farm. But I enjoy seeing you work the garden and mowing the most.

[@bcgrittner]

Nice musical bed as usual, Josh. That really adds a nice touch to another great video.

[@Wakeywhodat]

Thank you for this video. I'd never seen a hoop hoe until this video. I bought one this morning and used it to prep for seeding a new lawn. It will take much more sweat but it beats laying out the cash for a machine rental. Again, thank you!

[@batpherlangkharkrang7976]

Hi....Thank you for showing your video homestead 🎥👍👍👍

[@intouchgal7597]

Thank you so much! I was driving myself crazy on how to get started!

[@NilDreams]

That loop hoe is absolutely the best. I use mine all the time and I have a really small one as well which is great for when you’re weeding small areas, especially if you’re sitting or squatting.

[@scottsmith4111]

Hey there Josh thanks for the educational video 2 things I learned by watching your channel here today thank you so very much josh

[@JonsFrapeProductions]

What a wholesome video. I feel happier

[@kdegraa]

For my little raised garden beds I’m mulching with sifted compost. The compost comes from my compost heap that is full of compost worms. Sifting removes the leaves, sticks and other stuff that has not rotted down. It looks good and I plant right into it.

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

Cool

[@patriciatinkey2677]

That's where the stage I'm hoping to get to next year! Best Wishes to you & your garden!

[@desmondehoppie4758]

Great. Very Informative. Thank You for taking the time to make this

[@denis_da_menace]

You forgot the WOOOO, Josh!😀...Awesome tips👍👍. Can't wait to have my own farm one day.✌

[@workingclasshero7239]

Hi Josh yeah I love the loop hoe bought one by accident at an auction with a bunch of other garden tools and like you would say " It is Awesome". .......Love the channel Keep up the good work.

[@patriciatinkey2677]

Thank-you! Very helpful tool demo. I had been debating what kind to buy, & now I know.

[@stuartlittle69420]

I haven't even watched the video yet and I'm thankful you made it!

[@wayneeden98]

Your explanation of hoeing your gardening is how I grew up

[@slyi5532]

Im just a kid and my garden has not done well sense I started because I did not know how to weed good and this video helps alot

[@SandiRose2008]

I always thought the triangle shaped hoe was for quickly digging a 3 or 4 inch trench for dropping seeds in. Then you go back with the side of the hoe and scrape the dirt back in to the trench. Then use the flat back to tamp down the dirt. It takes no time at all. Thanks for the video!

[@patriciatinkey2677]

Multi purpose tool!

[@tomfisher3117]

The loop/stirrup hoe is excellent. I've used it for years. If you are not too enthusiastic when you use it, you won't be bringing up dormant weed seeds either. It doesn't work as well when you have wood chips down. I also use a propane torch (carefully). It kills the weeds for quite some time. You don't need to French fry them, just a few bubbles on the leaves will do the trick.

[@Hacker-xe8yv]

For mulch or bark chips as I have, I first rake the chips away from the weed patches then use the hoe on the weeds, then rake the mulch back over the hoed area. Sometimes I skip the raking and use the hoe through the chips then spread them back with the hoe itself. Yes, a little more work but still not a lot of extra time.

[@HurairahHomestead]

Something else that works good, but you have to be careful with is boiling water. But, you have to be VERY careful around your plants with it, or it WILL kill them, too.

[@oldfarmer9004]

The pointed one is called a warren hoe. The garden weasel works in already tilled soil. But it really doesn’t work if there’s deeper rooted weeds.

[@markprescott2011]

What you are referring to as a loop hoe is a stirrup hoe. The stirrup hoe comes in 3 sizes, 3 and 1/4 inch, 5 inch, and 7 inch. There are other hoes available for those that don't use wood chip mulch. Hoss Tools sells a really good wheel hoe which is great for the aisles or pathways, and Conner Crickmore has wire weeders that he uses to cultivate the soil in the bed as he walks beside in the aisles. Love you channel and I like the way you educate people on fundamental in a bright and positive way.

[@jonathaniraggi3249]

We’ve bedded in between our rows and then layer it with straw in top. Seems to work pretty well for controlling weeds

[@982001jeepguy]

Loop hoe is the easiest and quickest thing I’ve used to weed the garden. Except I’ve always knew it as a stirrup hoe. Great video as always.

[@Sunny14136]

Excellent video! You have given me hope that I can handle the weeds in the veggie garden!

[@nainasatamanikaiyaroi1723]

Great basic true work,thanks alot for sharing garden life

[@janakarathnayaka8972]

Thanks for explaining about your wonderful tools

[@debtfree7338]

Oh, my goodness!!!! You just gave me a good idea. Thank you.

[@Hatfield_Country]

Very good information on weed control. I'm going to have to get me a loop hoe and a mulch pile. I get tired fighting weeds every year in my garden.

[@Chichimomma]

Omg you just saved me tons of backbreaking work by suggesting that loop hoe weeder. Thank youuuuu!!!!

[@LoveoftheDarkFiberArts]

This was really helpful! I was considering buying one of those hand cultivators, but I think I'll go for the loop Hoe instead! Thanks!

[@LanceSheppard]

Hey Josh, the hula ho is the best! Well other than the weedeater 😬 i was on top the weed control until my small garden tractor engine blew.... 😂 got another engine, but waiting on parts.......

[@jeraldflagg4547]

Love your videos Josh. Up here in my neck of the woods in Maine we call the 4 prong bent fork a potato digger.

[@nickclark2501]

In NH it’s known as a scuffle hoe. We have tons of rocks up here, and if you turn it upside down you can easily drag rocks with it into piles in your walkways. Then have the kids come along and pick up the piles. I tend to use sawdust in my walkways, but I hear that bark mulch works best...

[@CedarCreekHomestead]

The spad hoe is one of my favorite tools. I would like to find another one or replace the woos handle on mine. Enjoyed the video. Thanks

[@funnywolffarm]

My grandpa taught me to disturb the weeds (most of these methods are great0, then water and come back 6-10 days later.. gets the new sprouts from anything germinated and also those remaining root sprouts we didn't get in the first run. 11 days and you've capped pretty much everything. Also the chipped lines are a great method -- just needs a little farther-out planning. Good stuff, you guys. Also, of note - this is a plastic free approach you're showing (unless they need to start year one with a little mulch and don't have a local nursery supply) -- all too rare to see videos showing good methods. Bonus for showing some more people that.

[@lunarasylvarus3566]

so that's what the loop hoe is for. I was using it a while ago to cut into dirt more precisely and get it levels out for laying walking brick. very helpful for that too. It's precise so you don't cut to deep to fast but big enough to cover a larger area. Like he said, shaving down the earth.

[@edwardwhite9793]

Hi Lunara, it’s nice meeting you here.. I’m Edward, it would be nice getting to know you,if that’s ok with you? My mom once said good friends are never too much to have. if you don’t mind, can we be friends??

[@jedediahhoffman7925]

I like it man. Your like the Bob Ross of gardening.

[@terrymangum3914]

Very informative and instructive video. We have to get a loop hoe. It looks like a time saver for clearing out weeds.

[@valerievineyard]

Thank you for sharing the video!! 🌱

[@gordonwilloughby8793]

i have a hula hoe i bought back in the 1970's which is basically the same as the loop hoe. It works great except but i have found it necessary to catch the weeds with the hoe after I loosen them so the roots are up. If i just cut them off they come up again from the root.

[@jeannelane2436]

You can also use Nature's helper for mulch in the garden. It's a wonderful soil conditioner.

[@TheBoz1911]

Simple and effective

[@hectorbenavides6548]

Thank you for super cool video I bought a house previous owner left all the garden tools, I always wondered what that last tool was for 🤣.

[@westinsmith5217]

I bought 2 action hoes doing that them weed spray for gravel prep helped sooo much. Also they have wider action hoes too.

[@20block.Pologroundz]

I have totes of earth worms & night crawlers, over a million of them, I sell the soil aka black gold & give it away, I can grow a plant on the table with the soil with no sun, best thing to do is a compost bin with worms, they love egg shells. And the soil you get from them after cleaning is amazing.

[@timmyjacobs0]

I call the loop hoe a stirrup hoe, but we're talking the same thing. It's definitely one of the best tools out there.

[@alimon7421]

Love ur energy! Great content thank u so much 👌

[@MrRenoman2011]

Thanks again great video

[@ArkansasPilgrim]

That's a "Hula Hoe". I remember seeing the commercial in the 60's when I was a little kid. I think that's when it was invented. That's a nice one. Stout.

[@bigolotis4160]

Need to get that tool thx. Great garden 👍👍👍

[@HamiltonvilleFarm]

You're right Josh those loop hoes are awesome. Good video 👍

[@williamcrane8236]

Gloves! Gotta have the roughest hands of any EMT without using gloves with chippin. Get tiny little splinters on your fingers and even then there's not enough lotion to soften them bad boys up. But wear gloves and have soft fingers afterwards, no problems. Take care of them hands boy.

[@farmer9180]

The loop hoe works best on lose dry soil in wet soil the edges retain dirt .

[@131dyana]

Thank you. I bought potting soil and did my garden.

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

That works! Catch it on sale!

[@edwardwhite9793]

Hi Dyana, it’s nice meeting you here.. I’m Edward, it would be nice getting to know you,if that’s ok with you? My mom once said good friends are never too much to have. if you don’t mind, can we be friends?? Lovely smile you got there on your profile picture😊.

[@laohantun7404]

Cool..... thanks Josh...

[@catherinemadagoni6768]

Thank you for this video!!

[@turdferguson5300]

Josh you wasn't kidding about the loop hoe. I'm 57 and I had never seen one before. They are hard to find in the Chattanooga area, I went to 6 stores including 2 Lowes, Home Depot, Tractor Supply, before finding one at Ace Hardware. It was covered in dust. People aren't aware of what they are capable of doing. I came home to try it out and it was as good as you said. Thanks

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

Lol why didn’t you just use the Amazon link?

[@jeflundstro1595]

Lots of good info. Thanks!

[@GoodnightGoodbye1223]

1st time viewer & I would say that it’s important to say which part of the USA you’re in. Because a lot weeds only grow in certain parts of the us. In the south, lots of weeds spread regardless of how you pull them because the seeds are on top.

[@anitablanco7309]

Thanks for sharing!

[@urban-lifefood3564]

Very informative. I do not usualy subscribe but this is worth it. Keep up the good job.

[@LanceSheppard]

Im gonna try planting crimson clover as my cover crop this winter

[@derekg5669]

Josh, excellent video as always! What do you use to control hornworms on your tomato plants that doesn't harm the Honey Bees?

[@BillTheTractorMan]

Great video Josh! My garden is thriving this year, I really need to get the mulch in though for the soil!

[@Tizniz]

I'm so sore from trying to hoe my dad's garden. His tiller got neglected when I moved out, in fact pretty much everything did. Hope this video kicks ass because I'm desperate for tomatoes this year lol

[@tropifiori]

Good tips Thanks Frank

[@briancazares8512]

Great teaching VLOG, and informative, thanks

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

My pleasure!

[@craigmonteforte1478]

Looks like a pretty good system Josh the one thing i noticed in your video was that. Each time you completed the task with a tool you would la it down on the ground and bend over to Pick up the next one. I was wondering if you had some type of a mobile tool cart or stand to stand the tools up so you didnt have to constantly keep putting. That strain on your back might be helpful ? My Father always perched to me growing up That eliminating steps not only makes things easier. But it also gets done faster

[@cornbreadbees5385]

I've got a big pile of wood chips from chipping tree branches just wondering if you mix anything into your chips. My neighbor uses old cardboard that works really well played through out his garden. Thanks for the video

[@bennywalsh2038]

Great video sir. Thank you.

[@josephsierra7295]

Thanks Josh. If small beds (around the house) are out of hand and the weeds are tall (foot or so) growing thru the mulch, do you "Round-up" them first then start the process, or can you use that hoe and mulch over everything?

[@user-vc6de9ez9l]

Had mulch dumped in my yard on time. The following year I send my son to the pile of mulch for the garden. I was about to go outside when I noticed him running toward the house with his hands waving in the air. Apparently some type of wasp nest was in there. Never got mulch from the tree trimmers again.

[@boitisfivefoot17]

Good looking soil!

[@markegan7810]

Excellent, thank!

[@RoadhogRNA]

My three tomato plants thank you!!!

[@nancys.100]

Thank you so much for this one!

[@edwardwhite9793]

Hi Nancy,how are you doing?

[@UndefinedSolutions]

Beutifull work 👏

[@royreynolds108]

I always used about 4 layers of newspaper around the plants and between the rows with grass, hay, or straw on the paper to keep it from flying. After a couple of rains or watering the flying paper is not much of a problem. By the end of the season the paper is almost decomposed. I never used the colored comics or ad sections or any of the slick paper stuff. The modern inks are water soluble. Since we took the paper it was a way to reuse the newspaper besides rolling it up for fire logs in the stove or fireplace.

[@loriehabel1552]

Getter done Josh. Wooo

[@TheVigilantStewards]

Thanks for the tool demo! i did the biointensive method with wood chips in between, went to kenya for 3 months, came back in late spring and I have weeds all growing up through my wood chips! How do you weed when you put down wood chips and weeds still grow up through it??? Even in areas that its 6-8 inches deep? I live in Texas, we have 5 really bad perennial weeds I'm told by my mentor