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Learn to Scythe North Yorkshire

A late cancellation had made a space available on my Learn to Scythe course on 25th May 2025 at Foxglove Covert near Richmond in North Yorkshire. Book your place on Eventbrite: Learn to Scythe 25 May 2025

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Scythe workshop on Chorlton Meadows 2025

I was delighted to be asked back by Friends of Chorlton Meadows in Manchester after the Learn to Scythe workshop I delivered for them last year. Five new scythe volunteers learned how to set up and hone the blade before … Continue reading

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Cutting long weeds with a scythe

When you first start to manage your land, you might not have a beautiful meadow full of wildflowers. The scythe can cut all kinds of tough weeds and long grass, including nettles, thistles, docks and hogweed, like Louise is doing … Continue reading

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Fresh silver birch eating spoons

These four new spoons just dropped into my Etsy store. Each one is hand carved, unique and individual; I enjoy varying the designs so your spoon is truly just for you. Perfect for making your breakfast a bit more special … Continue reading

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Spoon carving course 2025

I’ve been teaching spoon carving workshops for over 20 years and love sharing my skills with beginners and improvers. Staring with a freshly cut birch log, you’ll first learn to use an axe safely and efficiently to carve the spoon … Continue reading

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Scythe peening course 2025

A glorious, sunny day for International Peening Day 2025. I was at Hazel Brow Farm in Swaledale, Yorkshire to teach a group how to peen their scythes. Peening is part of my Learn to Scythe courses as a demonstration while … Continue reading

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How to make wooden hay rake teeth

As summer approaches and the grass begins to grow I am starting to prepare for the scything season by making some parts for wooden hay rakes. This summer I’ll be teaching a couple of worksops on how to make a … Continue reading

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Learn to scythe course in North Wales

My Learn to Scythe 2025 workshop season has started with a brilliant return to Care & Repair in North Wales. This time I was teaching 3 of their volunteers how to scythe. The grass has been neglected over the years … Continue reading

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Scythe peening workshop 2025

This April I will be in Swaledale, Yorkshire running a scythe peening workshop for Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority. This is aimed at those who have already attended a Learn to Scythe workshop and, ideally, have your own scythe. Spend a … Continue reading

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Learn to Scythe courses 2025

Learn to Scythe Courses 2025 Learn to Scythe workshops for beginners and improvers covering all aspects of using an Austrian scythe to manage your garden, wildflower meadow, orchard or wildlife habitat. The scythe will cut grass, nettles, docks, thistles, rushes … Continue reading

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