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.
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!
Captain John says
May 22, 2019 at 9:22 pmGreetings 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 !!!!!
Betty Morgan says
May 4, 2019 at 10:13 amHi 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!
Mike says
May 5, 2019 at 7:30 amBetty,
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.
Peter Symaniw says
April 14, 2019 at 6:55 pmMy 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?
Mike says
April 15, 2019 at 9:39 amPeter,
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
Cleo Hales says
April 12, 2019 at 9:45 pmMike 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
Donna Thompson says
March 10, 2019 at 8:44 pmMay I please get a tiller?!!!!