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• Message 1. 

  Posted by punpun (U14553477) on Tuesday, 5th October 2010

  Hi all,
  It's starting to feel a bit cooler now and as i was waxing my boots this morning my thoughts we're in the garden clothing state and as always the new to gardening brigade.
  
  One things for sure ref clothing/fashion and being comfortable!
  
  "they dont go together"
  
  What i mean is in my mind to garden you need to be able to twist and turn and keep warm and not worry if you find your a partner to a strictly come dancing with a rose bush,
  
  The odd rip or odd yarn pulled out of your clothing is all part of the gardeners initiation
  test to being part of the gardeners life style.
  
  Not so long ago it was the in thing to be buying such clothing ie really good warm jumpers, old hats, ect from the likes of OXFAM, and animal rescue shops and to be honest i myself have had some really good clothing for garden use from the likes of these shops and at a very good price,
  
  But since our banks went bust and the amount of people out of work shot up It now is'nt a cheap way to buy our gardening clothing, infact these shops are costly due to so many people using these shops as their marks&spencer replacement shops.
  
  But if i was going to give any advice to any new gardener who really is going to garden through all seasons it's get a good pair of boots and keep them well water protected, a good to wear "daft hat" in other words dont worry what it looks like as long as it feels like a good fit then thats what your after,
  
  a really good set ie vest & longjohns thermal underwear, also thermal socks (these are a must in the colder weather and worth every penny)
  make sure you keep your back warm, If you get a cold in your back you'll know about it.
  
  I wear overalls "cotton" as it's no problem if they get dirty or marked,
  and a good water resistant working jacket and over trouses are again worth paying that little bit extra for a good set of this clothing,
  
  last but a must "a pair of good gloves"
  and a pkt of mints in every pocket.
  
  Remember no tight fitting clothing but a few layers will help keep you warm and let you bend, twist and work in comfort.

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  Posted by Twiggy (U3854938) on Wednesday, 6th October 2010

  Hi Punpun. My winter gardening clothes consist of comfy trousers and top and slippers!! The only time I venture into the garden is to fill the rubbish bin and recycling boxes. I admire all you
  really enthusiastic gardeners who get out there, come rain or shine, but I am a wimp and like being in the warm.

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  Posted by Stressed out (U11163734) on Wednesday, 6th October 2010

  Winter I always need some thermals
  
  All my trousers are Dickies with lots of pockets and knee pads. I can recommend these as they don't half save your knees.
  
  Who cares if everything does not match its not a fashion show.

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  Posted by abbotsmillmo (U13936954) on Thursday, 7th October 2010

  Good morning all,
  
  My warmer gardening clothes are an old M.S. jacket that we had to wear in the warehouse, many years ago. warm without weight, comfy trousers, and old shoes. they have to be able to slip on, as I hate having to stoop to put them on.
  Summer things are cut offs and old tee shirts,but not with low necks.Of course the obligatory gloves. RC what are Dickies? Mo.

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