The leading international consumer goods trade fair Ambiente, held each year in Frankfurt, Germany, showcases products from around the world. We discovered these handsome tools and accessories—just in time for spring gardening.
SWEDISH BOUQUET
Scandinavian maker Wikholmform cultivates sculptural forms borrowed from nature. The Violet vase in white porcelain is sold through florists and garden centers. $90.
GREEN THUMB
Designed in Copenhagen, Denmark—and produced at small potteries in Italy and Portugal—Bergs Potter pots are made from premium clay with a high-firing process, ensuring the terra-cotta pots are strong, durable and porous. $26–$164, available through Terrain.
DIGGING DIRT
Located in Salt Lake City, Utah, Barebones Living specializes in gardening, cooking and camping products. The Folding Shovel in manganese steel with a beechwood handle is ideal for planting with its angled, sharp-edge blade. A three-way locking collar adjusts the shovel head for compact storage. $99.
CLEAN CUT
Swedish brand by Benson is known for stylish home and garden products emphasizing function and sustainability. The ash wood-handled Secateur features built-in shock absorption. The blades provide a clean cut for flowers and tree branches up to 25 mm. $45.
STAY HYDRATED
In the small town of Gujo, Japan, Hachiman—a family-owned company—creates thoughtful household objects. The Garden Beetle watering can offers a sprinkler-like flow with a widened spout and grooved channels. 1.5 liter, $45; 5 liter, $55, available through Eleish Van Breems Home.
TOOL TENDER
After visiting Japan’s gardens, Niwaki founder Jake Hobson began importing and selling Japanese tools back home in England. The Shokunin tool bag is fashioned from leather, easy to carry and perfect for keeping garden essentials organized. $259.
This article appears in the May 2025 issue of CTC&G (Connecticut Cottages & Gardens) with the headline: Back to Nature.