[Polytunnel-er]

i read on here recently that staking the brussels  can be a good idea. so i just went outside and used a hand trowel to knock in some poles.... when i missed and have just taken off half of my little finger  well a big chunk from the side of the nail 

So i can conclude, it may be beneficial to the plant but not necessarily you!!   

[JayG]

Ouch!

You obviously missed the bit of advice about always using the right tool for the job (a wooden mallet would have been much safer unless you are particularly accident-prone!) 

[Polytunnel-er]

Clearly i am very accident prone - why i thought it was a good idea i'll never know 

[Christo]

Ouch!  Sounds painfull. I got myself a nice rubber mallet for such occasions. Well, to be honest, my wife bought it for me because she thought I was a menace to myself!

Get well soon! 

[DD.]

I use.........



...... a lump hammer!

[gimli]

  i comleatly cheat and get my hubby to do it.
hope your finger ok

[Polytunnel-er]

i ishall survive! i am just contemplating going back out and doing some more work / damage!!

[compostqueen]

Oh dear, poor you.  You will end up with lots of cuts and bruises while you're gardening, it comes with the territory.  I am a klutz and get into all sorts of scrapes despite trying very hard to work safely 

[Polytunnel-er]

injury here... suppose its not so bad  

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