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The Haws Watering Can: Gardening’s Iconic Symbol

March 1, 2023

The Gardening Tradition Continues with Haws

Celtic farm we strive to bring you the best quality tools, apparel and items to enhance your experience when gardening. We are pleased to now offer Haws English watering cans. The psychotic brand has been a mainstay of British gardening for almost 150 years. We fell in love with the first one we bought for a garden farm, and always had a goal of bringing it to our customers. Here’s a quick history and background on British watering cans and watering in general.

The History of Watering Cans

Watering cans have been around for centuries and they evolved from simple clay vessels to the modern metal and plastic containers we know today. Ancient Egyptians used clay vessels to water their crops, and the Romans created wooden barrels with holes punched in the sides. The first metal watering cans were made in Germany in the 1700s, and these cans were made of copper or tin. In the 19th century, watering cans were made of galvanized iron, and in the early 20th century, they were made of aluminum and plastic.

The Origins and History of Haws

Haws was founded in 1886 by John Haws, a plumber from London. He began making watering cans out of copper and galvanized iron, and when he retired from plumbing, he devoted himself to making and selling watering cans. In 1892, he moved his business to Birmingham, where he continued to produce watering cans of increasing quality. He was awarded a Royal Warrant in 1912 for his watering cans, and in 1922, he opened a factory in Birmingham.

haws watering cans in the US
Haws traditional watering can style (Haws website)

Haws continued to innovate, and in the 1930s, they introduced the iconic Haws Indoor Watering Can, which is still popular today. In the 1980s, Haws introduced a new range of plastic watering cans, and in the 1990s, they began to focus on garden tools and accessories. Haws also introduced several new designs and colors to their watering cans, and they now offer a wide range of designs and colors.

Why the Haws Watering Can is a Such an Iconic Gardening Symbol

A garden wouldn’t be a garden without the iconic watering can. Watering cans come in all shapes and sizes and are a great way to keep plants hydrated and healthy. For centuries, people have used watering cans to irrigate their gardens, making it an essential tool for any gardener. The traditional tin can is a classic symbol of British gardening, and its popularity shows no sign of waning.

The watering can is a reminder of the care and dedication it takes to tend a garden, and it is often seen as a symbol of the British spirit. The watering can has been featured in films, literature and art, and it has even been used in television adverts to represent the nation’s love of gardening.

haws 1 gallon and 2 gallon watering cans
Haws is known for their can beauty and quality

Modern Day Haws and Their Offerings

Today, Haws is still a family-owned business and they continue to produce watering cans of the highest quality. They offer a range of metal and plastic watering cans in a variety of colors and designs, and they also produce a wide range of garden tools and accessories. Haws also offers a range of indoor and outdoor watering systems, and they also provide garden consultancy services. Haws is a highly respected company and their products are known for their quality and durability.

You can find our selection here: Haws Watering Cans – USA

You can also read. more about choosing the right can here: Watering can buyer’s guide