Author Archives: stevetomlin

Learn to scythe in Scotland

Posted on June 28, 2016 by stevetomlin

Scything in Scotland
Details of two Learn to Scythe courses you can book on in Scotland this summer. Continue reading →

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“Working slowly and deliberately, with little noise, allows me to be part of nature, rather than striving against it. It’s a dance of sorts. The dance of the mower and the grass.”
A lovely article that captures the pleasures of scything in the New York Times Continue reading →

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National Meadow Day in Lancashire

Posted on June 23, 2016 by stevetomlin

Visit the nicest meadows I know on 2nd July to celebrate National Meadows Day. Continue reading →

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Learn to Scythe in Staffordshire

Posted on June 20, 2016 by stevetomlin

Learn to Scythe in Staffordshire on a one-day course organised by Staffs Wildlife Trust.
More information is available on the Wildlife Trust’s website, to book a place contact Nicki Dyas Tel: 01538 381356 n.dyas@staffs-wildlife.org.uk Continue reading →

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Scything around trees

Posted on June 10, 2016 by stevetomlin

Scything around trees
Can you cut as close with your strimmer? Continue reading →

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New spoon carving, big spoon carving

Posted on June 8, 2016 by stevetomlin

Spoon carving workshop
A spoony group and a special soupy spoon on a recent course. Continue reading →

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Learning to scythe in buttercups

Posted on June 4, 2016 by stevetomlin

Scything course
Buttery conditions for my first Learn to Scythe course of the year.
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Scything a wildflower meadow – Gardeners' Question Time

Posted on June 3, 2016 by stevetomlin

“If I was given a choice of a strimmer or a scythe, I’d go scythe any day – it’s a pleasure to use.” ~ Bunny Guinness
Did you hear the GQT team singing the praises of the scythe from Chelsea, listen now. Continue reading →