Sharon Garden Club of Sharon CT (which welcomes folks from neighboring towns) is learning about garden tools particularly some jazzy ones available from Lindell's in North Canaan CT. Some have longer comfortable handles, are light weight and often come with warrantees.
That said, look into the options where you are or consider what Ward's in Great Barrington MA offers, Paley's in Sharon, Salisubury Garden Center and other spots from Agway in Millerton NY.
For plants head over to Paley's, Daisi Hill Farm in Millerton, Ward's and Freund's Farm in East Canaan CT among others.
