As anyone who subscribes to my YouTube channel knows, we use all hand tools on our farm, with the notable exception of a Stihl string trimmer for cutting paths and grass. On my previous property I often cut grass with an antique scythe, but our current homestead has a lot of blade-destroying rocks so I stick with my trimmer. There are a few reasons for this Luddite approach to gardening. First, I don’t like having to fix and maintain machines. Second, I don’t like spending money on expensive tools. Third, we only farm a half-acre, so getting a chainsaw, READ MORE