Gardener's Tool Belt http://www.gardenerstoolbelt.com
Designed by Aurora gardener, Jackie Hilchuk, the Gardener's Tool Belt really works. With pockets deep enough to prevent tools from falling out as you work, the tool belt comes in two sections held together with a sturdy vinyl adjustable strap that rides on your hips, not at the waist, shifting the strain from the lower back to the hips. While it's available at $45 in practical green or black vinyl, the tool belt also comes in pretty cotton prints for $50.
Gardenscape.ca http://www.gardenscape.ca
Started by Bev Mitchell before opening her gardening boutique store in the Beaches neighborhood of Toronto, the Gardenscape website is a source for all kinds of gardening tools, gear and paraphernalia with an emphasis on Canadian and ergonomic designs. New this year are the economical, rotating ratchet pruners from Brunel - like the pricier Fiskars and Felco pruners, the handle of the $25 Brunel pruner rotates as your hand bears down on a branch or stem, transferring the stress of the movement from your hand to the tool. Also from Gardenscape are two great stocking stuffers. Made in Manitoba, the T-Grip and D-Grip snap-on handles from Motusa clip onto conventional long-handled shovels and rakes, making it easier on the back to lift heavy loads of clay soil or gravel.
Lee Valley Tools http://www.leevalley.com/home/main.asp
One of my favourite places to shop for gardening tools, Lee Valley Tools offers high quality gardening tools and equipment. I've yet to be disappointed with any of their products. Among some of my favourites is the transplanting spade. With its narrow blade and foot rest, it gets in and out of my flower border without damaging nearby plants. The stainless steel blade also makes clean-up a cinch - just brush off the dirt.
Little's Good Gloves http://www.mudglove.com
Makers of the durable Mud Glove, Little's has been offering good gardening gloves for over 100 years. Since I found these gloves about five years ago, I've never looked another glove in the hand. Supple and flexible, the Potter's Glove is great for weeding or potting up containers of annuals while the Mud Glove is ideal for heavy duty tasks like laying flagstone or digging fence posts. Mud gloves are also available in children's sizes making them good gifts for the budding gardeners on your list.
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