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You are here: Home / Tools / Free Mantis Tiller!

Free Mantis Tiller!

Updated : June 17, 2024

9 Comments

So far we’ve given away three Mantis Tiller/Cultivators and we still have one more to give away this year, 2019!

In August of every year we do a big get together for Our Members. People come from all over to attend this annual event. Last year, 2018 our great friends and long time members Mrinali and her husband Bala were finally able to attend. For years Mrinali wanted to get up here from Georgia but Perry, ohio is a long way from Georgia. She finally made it!

At the event I wanted to give away another Mantis Tiller so we held a drawing and Bala won! Here’s a photo of Pam and I with Mrinali and Bala. And their brand new Mantis Tiller/Cultivator. The re-chargeable battery model.

In January of 2018 Pam and I traveled to Georgia to visit with Mrinali, Bala, their son Rohan and many other members of our amazing plant producing family.

Mike, Pam, Mrinali, Bala and many other members including Nathan, Pam Patty, Abby, Greg and James. (I was going to try and name everybody in the photo but I hate to admit that I can’t recall everybody. But you all mean the world to Pam and I

It poured rain all day and we still had a blast!

Questions, comments, mean things to say? Post them below and by all means stay inspired!

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Comments

  1. Tanya Russell says

    February 5, 2020 at 9:19 pm

    Hi I joined and paid a lifetime fee back in 2011 or 2012. Have tried in past to get back to your buying plants page and have been unsuccessful. I don’t even remember my password now and I now have more time to devote to planting. Help

    Reply
    • Mike says

      February 6, 2020 at 8:19 am

      Tanya,

      I sent this to Duston but you should contact him as well. [email protected] or [email protected]

      Reply
  2. Captain John says

    May 22, 2019 at 9:22 pm

    Greetings green thumbers .. I am a 60+ yo Male, Now Disabled USMC Vet – Former Captain with Degenerative Joint Disease in both knees … I cannot knee down much without issues & a tool to loosen the ground before
    attempting to plant anything would be so much easier … Plz consider me ….. Respectfully !!!!!

    Reply
  3. Betty Morgan says

    May 4, 2019 at 10:13 am

    Hi Mike,
    I’ve been reading your post for a few years. I’m a very inexperienced gardener and don’t have a lot of space, but moved to Ohio from Massachusetts in late 2017. Last year, I saw your review of the battery powered tiller from Mantis and ordered one for my backyard garden in July. It was invaluable in preparing my little garden last fall. Fertilized and covered for the winter. I only grow enough for the two of us. We are both older people with physical and time, as well as money limitations. Last year I had to plant without properly preparing the ground after purchasing two used tillers that failed without getting it done.completely. I was so looking forward to having a healthy and productive garden this year! This Mantis was to be the saving grace of my veggies. The battery won’t take a charge! I have gone to the Mantis site and sent the info to customer service a couple of times. They continue to send advertising for new products to my e-mail, but have not responded to my request for warranty service. Maybe not such a reliable company? I’m stuck. I have had to undertake a number of large expenses this year and can’t afford to replace. My warranty expires in July and I am beginning to think the company is waiting for that before responding. Since you recommend them, and award them as prizes to your fans, I thought you should be aware.

    Also, I love in Sebring Ohio now. I’m not a member of your group, but, I would love to come to your upcoming event. Is that allowed?

    Love your articles, they are fun and informative.
    Thanks for being you!

    Reply
    • Mike says

      May 5, 2019 at 7:30 am

      Betty,

      I don’t have their phone number but that’s what you need to do. Find a phone for them and give them a call. If it’s under warranty this should not be an issue.

      Reply
  4. Peter Symaniw says

    April 14, 2019 at 6:55 pm

    My daughter and I are starting up a backyard nursery in the Niagara region in southern Ontario Canada. We have 10 acres of busy highway frontage. We would like to become members of the growers groups. Do you accept membership from Canada?

    Reply
    • Mike says

      April 15, 2019 at 9:39 am

      Peter,

      We do and he have a number of active Canadian members, we’re always looking for more Canadians that might be able to sell liners and rooted cuttings to other Canadians. http://backyardgrowers.com/join

      Reply
  5. Cleo Hales says

    April 12, 2019 at 9:45 pm

    Mike I have one of the first Mantis’ and I need nd want a new 4 cycle. I lost my Grandson, Son and Husband within 2 wks. and am alone . Neither had insurance and I’ve been trying to save up money for a new one so If a dream would come through for a free Mantis I’d be blown over. I’m 80yrs. old and people thik I’m in my 50’s Ha. I do landscaping for people 20, 30, and more years younger than me.They say “Just wait till you’re 70” and i tell them Okay I’ll wait.
    Love your show and send it to friends. The one thing they liked most was “I Think You are addicted to gardening”.
    Love the donkies and was unhappy when a Gentleman criticised them.. Love you and your family. Keep up the good work!Thanks to all of you. Cleo Hales

    Reply
  6. Donna Thompson says

    March 10, 2019 at 8:44 pm

    May I please get a tiller?!!!!

    Reply

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