Tools We Use on Winkky Farms

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Tools We Actually Use Every Day

After three generations of farming, we’ve learned that the right tools make all the difference. These are the tools we reach for every day, the ones that have earned their place in our barn, and the equipment we’d buy again without hesitation.

Hand Tools for Daily Farm Work

Pruning and Cutting

Our most-used tools for harvesting, maintenance, and general farm tasks.

WORKPRO Pruning Shears - Daily carry for 18+ months

  • Perfect for tomato harvesting and herb cutting
  • Spring-loaded action reduces hand fatigue
  • Stays sharp through constant use
  • Why we love it: Reliable, comfortable, and affordable

Digging and Planting

Essential tools for garden work and small planting projects.

WORKPRO Garden Tool Set - Complete starter kit

  • Everything needed to start gardening
  • Great for our teaching classes
  • Organized storage in included tote
  • Why we recommend it: Perfect value for beginners

Multi-Purpose Tools

The tools that handle dozens of different tasks around the farm.

WORKPRO Multitool - Daily EDC for 6+ months

  • Spring-loaded pliers (game changer!)
  • Outperforms tools costing 4x as much
  • Perfect size for belt carry
  • Why it’s special: Actually works better than premium brands

Container Growing Equipment

Growing Containers

For our farm stand production and season extension.

Gardzen 20-Gallon Grow Bags - 2+ seasons of testing

  • Excellent drainage and root health
  • Easy to move for weather protection
  • Perfect for potatoes (easiest harvest ever!)
  • Why we use them: Better plant health than plastic containers

Our Tool Philosophy

Quality over quantity: We’d rather have fewer tools that work well than a shed full of tools that break.

Function over form: Pretty tools don’t matter if they don’t perform when you need them.

Value matters: The best tool is the one that works reliably at a price that makes sense.

Real-world testing: We only recommend tools we’ve used extensively in actual farm conditions.

Zone 6a Considerations

All our tool recommendations are tested in Zone 6a conditions:

  • Cold winters down to -10°F
  • Hot, humid summers up to 95°F
  • Heavy spring rains and variable weather
  • Clay soil and challenging growing conditions

Tools for Different Experience Levels

New Gardeners

Start with the WORKPRO Garden Tool Set - everything you need in one organized package.

Experienced Gardeners

The WORKPRO Pruning Shears and Multitool are upgrades that will improve your daily workflow.

Production Growers

Gardzen Grow Bags offer flexibility and better plant health for market gardening.

Coming Soon

We’re constantly testing new tools and equipment. Coming up:

  • Power tool reviews for larger farm projects
  • Irrigation equipment that’s made our lives easier
  • Storage solutions for organizing farm tools
  • Seasonal equipment for year-round farming

Questions About Our Tools?

Thinking about any of these tools for your own farm or garden? Feel free to reach out - we’re happy to share more details about how they perform in real-world conditions.

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