Broadfork Reviews: 2023 to 2025

I previously used a spading fork. Nice for small jobs but overall the fork was too narrow and the handle too short. I bought the 20" 22 lb. model. It is a beast. I am very pleased with my purchase.

Jim from NY     7/15/2025

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We have a large vegetable garden but don't want to use a rototiller because it kills too many earth worms. So I read about broadforks in David the Good's book Grow or Die and decided to give it a try. It has been a good experience - didn't realize how compacted the soil was until using the broadfork. I'm almost 70 and it took some effort and a few hours over a few days but it's done and I think it's made a big improvement.

Carol B from TN     4/15/2025

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I'm in my 70's and I got the 14" model, the tall one. It was easy to use, just pace yourself and take your time. The fork did an excellent job of loosening the dirt while preserving the earthworms and bacteria in the soil. I hit some stones but the fork still looked like new when I got finished.

Jerry from PA     3/26/2025

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It was easy enough to find what I wanted on the web site. I was enticed by a particular tool, I looked it over, watched the videos that were available; and read some of the articles. Based on the information given, I was able to pick a tool for my size. It works great. Thanks.

K.A. from CA     2/18/2025

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Meadow Creature Tall 14 Broadfork: My backyard is undisturbed clay soil, so no prior experience with other tools. Metal handles were one of the main selling points. (Lots of reviews about how wooden handles broke after a couple of uses on competing tools.)
I was a bit wary at first because the sales documentation said this tool would give you a good workout and not so good for older people. However I purchased it in spite of the warning. Perhaps the definition of older people is 85-90 years old. I found this broadfork easy to use - even for two+ hour sessions (it's still hot here so I do yard and garden work before the sun comes up). I am not particularly tall (173 cm) and mid-seventies in age. The effort required would be different if there were a lot of rocks or tree roots to be removed, for just clay soil it's really easy to use.

Jerry J from TX     12/16/2024

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The broadfork worked great. A robust and sturdy tool that was ergonomic and easy to use. The cover crops in my garden are doing great.

Preston from TX     12/03/2024

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This broad fork is a must have and I am so glad I purchased it. I have removed huge rocks and boulders from my property and there are no defects in this garden tool.

Steve from NY     9/19/2024

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I am so happy I purchased this broad fork. I broke sod for a garden, aerated a soggy part of my property. This thing is built to last. I saw David the Good use it, then watched other videos. Decided I had to get it. Thank you.

Joe W from OH     6/19/2024

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The tool is incredible. I was contemplating a renting a tiller, but decided I would try the broadfork first. Had never used one, but was impressed with the videos showing it in hard clay.
I have hard clay, and have never used a broadfork before, but let me tell you, it made short work of that compacted earth. I tilled a 5' x 50' bed using the broadfork, going first in one direction, then perpendicular. It really broke up the earth and allowed me to amend the soil with compost. I went through a third time after the compost was added on top and it really mixed everything in thoroughly.
I bought the tall version, being 6'2", but doing it again, I would have gone with the lighter version. 7 lbs doesn't sound like much but on a large bed, it can wear you out.

Happy from MD     6/05/2024

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The Broadfork works as it was designed to.

Gerry from VT     5/16/2024

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My broadfork purchase was a great investment. I needed it to break up an area 10 x 16 and it was a joy to use. The tool should last a lifetime it was very strong and well made.

Kevin from NJ     5/15/2024

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The broad Fork is an amazing tool that I have been looking forward to for over a year. It's spring and I was able to put it in the soil and lift and loosen my dalia bed before I replant this year and amazing gift to Aiden. My garden work I love it.

S. Scott from US     4/07/2024

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Tall broad fork is amazing making short work of sod removal in preparation for hoop house construction. Three tine hoe is my new favorite light tool for lifting sod and pulling weeds. Long handled shovel excellent for cutting sod. Been using the four inch grub hoe for years and loving it now able to expand my tool library and happy to have your tools. Thanks for providing great tools!

Jazzbo from US     1/16/2024

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We bought a different Broad Fork from Johnny Seed. We went with them because we thought they were dependable. We were so wrong. That thing NEVER worked and cost us time and money. Your Broad Fork is wonderful. It does the job. Our farm soil is amazing. We are growing great crops and look forward to more next harvest.

Jeremy from TN     10/19/2023

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Got my first broadfork. It is an absolutely terrific tool. So much better than a shovel for loosening dirt!

Jeff from OR     10/18/2023

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I selected a tall 14" tines Meadow Creature broadfork from EasyDigging, and it seems to be making the difference in my backyard for improvement of my no-till beds, and to guide the direction of my fruit trees feeder-roots away from the house foundation. Excellent product, would recommend to anyone serious about building their soil quality!

Suburban Growerdude from IL     8/25/2023

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bought tools as a gift for a friends farm she was thrilled with them. tools are superb quality i will be buying more in the future love my broad fork the best

Carie from SC     7/15/2023

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I bought a broad fork and it makes my minimal tillage system so much easier!

Anonymous from USA     7/14/2023

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We recently purchased the Switchblade Hoe and a Hoss wheel hoe and are very happy with them. When we made direct contact for help deciding which wheel hoe to buy, Greg was patient and helpful on the phone. Shipping, as always, was very quick. We've bought a number of tools from Easy Digging over the years and every one has been stellar. In our rocky clay-loam soil, our best long-term friends have been the Pointed Hoe, the Fork Hoe and the Unbreakable Broadfork, all of which have seen a great deal of use and proved themselves to be extremely durable. We're very grateful for Easy Digging!

R.D. from MN     7/14/2023

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Great customer service and I love my new meadow creature!

Mark from FL     5/16/2023 1:37:00 PM

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Very high quality tools. I have been digging a 5x30 bed that used to be part of a gravel parking lot with hard pan red clay underneath and this thing has exceeded my expectations of durability.

Cory from LA     3/22/2023 7:43:00 PM

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Two years I started to convert 1/2 acre of my property to a meadow. We brush hogged the land and had 17 native trees planted. This year I am planting a dozen shrubs along with some sedge, blacked eyed susans and coneflowers. I am using the grub hoe to direct some runoff and the broad fork to turn the solid for planting. So far all is going well. The tools are fantastic.

Shawn from PA     3/15/2023 2:00:00 PM

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