Time to Do Winter Pruning – Here Are the Essentials
It’s the end of May, and that means for those of us in the Southern Hemisphere, the winter pruning season has arrived. Whether you’re cutting back deciduous trees, shaping citrus, or tidying up spent growth, this is the season when having the right tool in your hand makes all the difference. This winter, we’re highlighting […]
Yoshioka Hamono’s Kuroco Garden Shears Win LIFE x Design Award for Master Artisan Craft
Recognising Japanese Forging Excellence at the Tokyo Gift Show At the Tokyo International Gift Show in February 2025 — Japan’s largest trade exhibition featuring over 2,700 exhibitors—Yoshioka Hamono’s “Kuroco Pointed Tip Pruning Scissors” received the highly esteemed LIFE✖️Design Award for Best Takumi (Master Artisan) Craft. This award is given to a select few brands that […]