Long handled spades/shovels.

[lizzie]

Does anyone know where I can get one please. I have searched everywhere. It must have the long handle ortherwise it's no good to me as I can't dig with it cos of my back.

I need to replace mine cos some little thieving &&^*))*(^&^*() stole mine when I accidently left it out. The metal part of the spade needs to be heat resistant for when I catch the bugger

My lottie isn't getting dug at the moment cos I have nothing suitable.

Thanks for the help in advance

[snooky]

B&Q do a long-handled shovel for about £20.

[Elaine]

The metal part of the spade needs to be heat resistant for when I catch the bugger

Lizzie.....I see you're seriously considering my suggestion then!
Sorry you didn't get it back.
xx

[lizzie]

Yes Elaine...........I am taking your suggestion seriously. I', laid back about most things accept theft. That annoys the hell outta me.

Hi Snooky..............B&Q do not do them here, and there are none on their website at all. I've tried my local good garden centre, Rapid, Wilkinsons, the new Swedish shop we have here, and a few online places to no avail.

This is serious because if I can't use a long handled spade, I cannot keep my plot on cos my back will not take the strain of using a short one.

[alan refail]

Hi Lizzie

Try this

http://www.gardencentreonline.co.uk/Gar ... fault.html

[Geoff]

Or -

http://www.lbsgardenwarehouse.co.uk/Lon ... ONGHANDLE/

- but it doesn't say how long.

Got mine from Lidl or Aldi but haven't spotted them on offer this year. These all seem a bit expensive.

[Cider Boys]

Are we talking about a spade with a long handle or a Devon Shovel?

Barney

[lez]

I was lucky and an americam friend got me my long handled spade. I did a lot of searching and found my long handled fork for £25 on amazon. it was under the name of Diarmond Gavin the irish gardener and was delivered promptly and is great. I can fully recommend it. good luck in your search.

[Johnboy]

Hi LPP,
Try this website:

http://www.get-digging.co.uk/tools.htm#sqsp

Hope this is what you are looking for.
Sincerely,
JB.

[Cider Boys]

If it is a 'proper job' devon shovel you want then try this link.

http://www.ferndale-lodge.co.uk/Shop/Ga ... 581552.htm

Barney

[Tigger]

And you can try Heligan. They have a great range of tools and will deliver via internet orders.

[lizzie]

Thanks everyone. I have now ordered one from Amazon for £13 and it should be here soon. I did look at the Diarmiud Gavin one to be honest, but thought i'd see how this one goes before I spend that amount of money. I'm reluctant to spend too much n case the on site thief comes calling again

[lizzie]

Well, my new shovel has arrived and she's a beauty. Just one slight problem, the handle is bigger than I am

[Johnboy]

Hi LPP,
Well that wouldn't be very difficut would it!?
L,
JB.

[Nature's Babe]

Lizzie,I suggest use a hot poker and write your name on the handle, grins, also keep an eye on freecycle for a spare one, so you are nor without if it happens again.