Johnsons's Garden Centers Text File document - copyright 2006
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Comfort In The Garden
June 2006
Wes Hostetler, Johnson's East Store Manager

    Whether you're at work or at play, it's always more enjoyable if you
have comfortable, well-fitting tools and/or toys. And whether you view
gardening as a chore or a treat, you'll appreciate our great lineup of
comfortable garden shoes, tools and gloves.

Holey Soles ... Heavenly Comfort
    Do you stand on your feet? Most people do. Are your feet tired? Most
feet are. Do you need foot relief? Most people do. There is an answer
... Holey Soles. Available in a wide array of sizes and colors, Holey
Soles offer a massaging foot-bed while providing arch, toe and heel
support. With a tread designed to grip and reduce slipping, Holey Soles
hug your feet without toe curl.

    Several Johnson's employees have been seen wearing Holey Soles.
Reached for comment, Tera at the East Store stated, "Unless I wear my
Holey Soles at work, my feet have threatened to call in sick."

The Radius Difference
    My personal experience using the Radius hand tools was quite
acceptable. I hesitate to say "enjoyable" since I was digging bulbs! I
was impressed with the ease of pushing the bulb trowel because the
pressure was off my wrist--you don't have to twist your wrist to hold
onto the trowel. People with arthritis or carpal tunnel syndrome often
find that the Radius grip greatly increases their enjoyment of
gardening. The Radius grip encourages a safer, natural, wrist-neutral
approach to gardening.

    The ultra-light alloy blade has an exceptional strength-to-weight
ratio. The thermoplastic handle is made of non-latex material that
provides a secure, comfortable grip whether wet or dry, and if you are
messy like me, having a good grip with mud on the handle is necessary.
Plus, the bright green handle means these tools will never get lost in
your garden or shed!

The Nitrile Touch
    It's the glove that fits like a second skin. If you haven't tried
them on, it's a must.

    These ultra-thin gloves let you feel what you're doing--weeding,
thinning, pruning, even picking up individual seeds! The coating is on
the front 2/3 of the glove, allowing the back to breathe.

    I have been very impressed with how tough the glove is, because I
use mine for everything--moving concrete items, potted plants, unloading
trucks and more. The Atlas Nitrile glove just wears and wears. After the
work is done, just throw them in the washing machine and they come out
looking like new.

    You can also make a fashion statement by coordinating with a wide
variety of colors, or do the "guy thing" and get basic black. A real
statement is made when you use lime green Radius Tools while wearing
your lime green Holey Soles and lime green Atlas Nitrile Gloves!