Tractors and Their History

I recently bought a small tractor for my garden, which prompted me to right this article.

The tractor was a John Deere, GT235. John Deere tractors are quite popular in the USA, so thought I would share a few words about the man himself!

John Deere was born in Rutland, Vermont in 1804. In 1837 he built the first steel plough, using steel from an old sawmill blade. By 1842 100's of plows and by 1852, Deere & Co. were located in Moline, Illinois, who were producing 4000 ploughs per year. John Deere passed away in 1886 and the company was taken over by his son.

Tractors form a major part of any farm work throughout the world, Previously, this task would have been carried out by traditional horse and cart, but with the industrial revolution, and the advent of the modern engine, is now done by tractors.

In 1918 Deere & Co. acquired the Waterloo Gasoline Engine Company and were instantly in the tractor business.

John Deere's most popular tractor, the Model A, began production in 1934. This spawned a popular line of two-cylinder tractors including the B, G, L, LA, H, and M.

John Deere continues to produce tractors today and is one of the leading manufacturers in the modern industry.

For cheap tractors and tractor parts, as odd as it may sound, I would actually recommend checking out EBay or www.lawn-mower-parts.info.

John Sanders
Took up gardening recently and ejoying it
http://www.lawn-mower-parts.info

---

What You Should Know About Miniature Roses

Miniature roses are exactly what they sound like. They have... Read More

A Compost Primer

Most gardeners and landscapers will agree almost unanimously that the... Read More

Choosing Pond Plants

A pond without plants is like cake without icing. Pond... Read More

Winter Gardening

As the end of summer approaches, unfortunately far too quickly,... Read More

Metal Garden Furniture

Since Victorian times metal garden furniture has become a popular... Read More

You Take The Vacation - Not Your Garden

If you are planning to go on vacation, there are... Read More

Planting Roses in Pots

In years past, serious rosarians would never consider having a... Read More

How to Grow Cooking Herbs

Grow your own cooking herbs to add fresh zest and... Read More

Lawn Care Business Owners - Dont Buy Yourself A Job

Most businesses consist of the owner only or the owner... Read More

Orchids Plus More Newsletter - December, 2004

Newsletter Name Change?After several of you made suggestions to me... Read More

Growing and Preserving Cut Flowers

There is nothing more cheerful than vases full of fresh... Read More

The Benefits of Using Landscape Software

If you enjoy making your yard as beautiful as it... Read More

Feed the Birds

Elaborate and decorative or simple and functional, birdhouses and birdfeeders... Read More

Pruning Roses Secrets

Pruning your roses is one of the most needed and... Read More

What is Compost Tea?

Organic gardeners all know compost is fantastic stuff. But now,... Read More

Gardening - Natural Science NOT Rocket Science

Don't force yourself out of the most profitable hobby in... Read More

Gardening and Flowers

Gardening is one of life's pleasures whether you grow flowers,... Read More

Growing Orchids as House Plants

One of the long standing myths that I still hear... Read More

Growing a Sustainable Garden!

Do you wish you could grow a sustainable vegetable garden?... Read More

Fake Grass

The history of artificial or fake grass is to say... Read More

A Storage Bench Provides Much Needed Outdoor Space

If you are like most of us, there are two... Read More

Granite Flexible Preformed Rock Ponds

More than just a Preformed PondTraditionally, preformed ponds are large... Read More

The Many Types of Palm Trees

There are thousands of species of Palm Trees. They are... Read More

Build A Simple Planter Box

Love flowers, but don't have the space -- or the... Read More

Making Memories with Flower Gardening

Flower gardening is not only about the present, but can... Read More

Tidy Your Garden Up Cheaply

Recently I got involved with gardening. Preior to that, all... Read More

Add Value to Your Home - Landscaping

Just recently my friend had his house appraised between $800,000... Read More

Maintaining Oxygen Levels in Fish and KOI Ponds

Severe environmental stressors are the most frequent causes of sudden... Read More

Want a Garden, But Don?t have Enough Dirt Or Space? Hydroponics Gardening Is The Answer!

Hydroponics gardening is the perfect solution for anybody who wants... Read More

Organic Roses in the Flower Garden

Many people believe growing their flowers and vegetables organically is... Read More

Potting Benches: Beautiful and Practical

Do you love spending time outdoors in your garden creating... Read More

Fuchsia procumbens

Fuchsia (named after Leonhard Fuchs, a 16th century German botanist)... Read More

Rosemary: The Herb of Remembrance and Friendship

Rosmarinus officinalis, commonly called rosemary is an aromatic herb indigenous... Read More