Made By Yankees » Gardening http://madebyyankees.com Sat, 05 Nov 2011 17:12:23 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 Wheelbarrows – Made in USA http://madebyyankees.com/2010/02/21/wheelbarrows-made-in-usa/ http://madebyyankees.com/2010/02/21/wheelbarrows-made-in-usa/#comments Sun, 21 Feb 2010 16:56:37 +0000 Yankee http://madebyyankees.com/?p=483 The Wheelbarrow reseach has been a little challenging. Though we can find several that claim to be made in USA. Typically the wheel is not made in the USA.

So several wheel barrows will fall within the legal guidelines of Made in USA. However, for those looking for 100% made in USA, the search is still on.

Assembled in USA
Jes Wheelbarrows
Industromart

Made in USA with imported wheels.
Miller
EZhaul Cart
Scenic Road Mfg (wheel origin unknown)
Garbro (made in Arkansas)

Ames True Temper
“Most of our wheelbarrows are made in the USA, but they all can use components that are imported. Most wheel assemblies and many handles are imported.”

Wheel barrow parts Made in USA:
Tire Hoover Fence
Bucket Wheel Barrow Tub
Handles Lawn and Garden

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The largest problem is that the lighting industry is very difficult to wade through. My research did not result in finding yard lights made in the USA.

I did find Malibu lights made in mexico. I don’t think they are
solar powered though.

You can get more information at malibulights
or www.intermatic.com

Intermatic Technical Service Team
Phone 815-675-7000
Fax 815-675-7001
8:00 am – 4:30 pm CST
www.intermatic.com

Note: The plug in wall timers are made in China.

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Made in Canada
Montessorie Services

Unfortunately, I have not been able to find a countertop composter made in the USA.

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]]> http://madebyyankees.com/2009/05/11/battery-operated-lantern/feed/ 2 Flower Pots http://madebyyankees.com/2008/07/30/flower-pots-yes-fractional-tools-yes-measuring-cups-no/ http://madebyyankees.com/2008/07/30/flower-pots-yes-fractional-tools-yes-measuring-cups-no/#comments Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:06:22 +0000 Yankee http://madebyyankees.com/?p=93 I just checked the date and found I’m a bit behind on my weekly updates!
So the good news is

Flower pots, yes they are made in USA.
Plastic – American Garden Products
Plastic Flower Pots
Pottery – Gainey Ceramics
Unglazed Pottery – Hewells Pottery

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