A Better Way to Weed

A benefit of gardening with a neighbor is the sharing of ideas.  A neighbor can serve as a sounding board and bring new ideas to the table.  Today I tried weeding the garden with fire for the very first time, thanks to my neighbor.  Pictured here is a propane torch designed to singe weeds.  It is very effective, at least it appears to be.  Only time will tell if the extreme heat will discourage weed cover in the spring and summer.  It is not noticeably faster than pulling weeds by hand, but it is far easier on the arms and knees.  A large propane tank will probably last for several days. We used it on two rows today.  Word of caution, it is helpful to have a neighbor around when using the torch to keep an outlook for unwanted brush fire.