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This spring my wife and I recorded us preparing a garden bed for planting using three tools that I make: the broadfork, the russian hoe and the hori hori. Each tool has specific functions that complement one another, culminating in … Read More

Come have a look at the space I use to make my tools and ironwork. It’s humble but it’s worked great for me for almost three years now.

I’ve just uploaded another Youtube video that highlights the processes that go into the trowels I make. Materials are reclaimed saw blades, mild steel bar, caragana (or other hardwood that I’ve found nearby) and linseed oil as a finish. These … Read More

Hi everyone, short post today. I wanted to let people know about the latest video I’ve produced that details the forging process I use to make my hori hori. You can read more about the hori hori I craft on … Read More

Hello everyone! We’ve come out of a rather blustery February and the promise of spring is in the air! In the next couple of weeks, we’ll be attending several markets in the Alberta region. The first market is the Calgary … Read More

Fernie Forge is a business based near Fernie, British Columbia and operated by Sandra and Dave Barrett, both master blacksmiths from England. My wife and I had the good fortune of meeting them both during our honeymoon last fall. When … Read More

I came across an excellent blog post that summarizes the benefits of using a broadfork in the garden. Gardening season is fast approaching; my wife and I are already giving thought to what we’ll be planting this year, and how … Read More

A neighbour of mine requested I craft a broadfork for her urban farming operation, Guild’s Cage Permaculture, here in Magrath, Alberta. I’ll get right into her review as it clearly shows how effective the broadfork is. Dear Tim, I’m writing … Read More

Produce No Waste Diverting steel from the waste stream by upcycling rather than recycling or dumping it One of the core aspects of my business is diverting materials from the waste stream, in accordance with the permaculture principle of “produce … Read More

Here’s a short video showing how the broadfork can be used for harvesting as well as tilling. Lorinda wields the broadfork with ease to dig up some monster garlic bulbs from our organic backyard garden.   You can find out more … Read More