I’ve been at it again, buying old bits and pieces, adding to my vintage gardening treasure trove. I bought this lovely old Sussex trug recently, using Christmas gift money given to me by my even lovelier Nan.
I’ve wanted an old Sussex trug, like, forever! I couldn’t think of anything better to spend the money on because every time I use it I will think of my beautiful Nan.
Thank you Nan and Julie at Ember Gate.
Jo Ann
/ January 6, 2013And a beautiful trug it is too. I just love adding to my collection of vintage stuff. I really enjoy looking at them.
Karen
/ January 6, 2013Thank you Jo Ann, I love pulling all my tools out and admiring them. I can imagine cut flowers in my trug already. Roll on summer!
kate
/ January 7, 2013It is lovely! I’m envious!
Karen
/ January 7, 2013Thanks Kate!
greenbenchramblings
/ January 7, 2013A beautiful object. My Sussex Trug finally collapsed this winter after decades of hard work.
Karen
/ January 7, 2013Sorry to hear that, but I’m glad it gave you many years of service.
eastwitching
/ January 7, 2013I love these truggs too – even the word is soothing, and magical isn’t it? I saw a lot of these and other handwoven baskets at the VW campervan show at Malvern thislast summer. I would have bought loads but then I don’t even have a vegetable garden yet!
Flighty
/ January 9, 2013Way better than the old builder’s bucket that I use! xx
Emily
/ January 14, 2013What great shots, and a beautiful sentiment. I am glad you invested your money in something that brings great memories – money not wasted at all! :)
Mark Hoult at WestSussex.info
/ March 22, 2013My Mum’s been using a Sussex Trug like that for years too. They’re surprisingly well-designed for the job they do, despite being unchanged for generations. There aren’t many things named after Sussex, but at least the Sussex trug is a very very good thing.