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Category Archives: scythe courses
Can you scythe in the rain?
I’m often asked this question as the British summer doesn’t always guarantee long sunny days. The short answer is yes, the scythe has no problem with the rain and you can even work with it underwater if managing a pond … Continue reading
Hebden Bridge scything workshop 2025
I’m just back home after two days teaching a group how to scythe at Hebden Bridge for the High Hirst meadow project. During the workshop we looked at setting up the Austrian scythes, honing, peening and mowing technique for cutting … Continue reading
Beginners scything workshop in Manchester
The Austrian scythe is a perfect tool for working in urban areas and I’m very proud of how many projects in Manchester are now working this way. At the weekend I taught a Learn to Scythe workshop for some beginners … Continue reading
Scythe course in Staffordshire 2025
It’s always a treat to be back at Silverdale Country Park training volunteers how to use an Austrian scythe. This year the weather was hot, hot, hot but the group did a fantastic job and I’m looking forward to working … Continue reading
How to peen a scythe workshop 2025
Peening is an essential element of maintaining your Austrian scythe. Hammering the blade creates a finer edge so the blade cuts sweetly as you mow your meadow. This can be a daunting process for a scythe beginner so each year … Continue reading
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Scything course in Kendal
I’ve done quite a lot of scythe training for Cumbria Wildlife Trust over the years and it was great to be delivering another Learn to Scythe workshop for them in Kendal. A group of volunteers were being trained to scythe … Continue reading
Scything workshop in Manchester
A damp day in Manchester for a beginners scything workshop for volunteers of Friends of Chorlton Park. This didn’t dampen the group’s spirits though and you can still scythe in the rain so we had a great day. If your … Continue reading
Learn to Scythe in Cumbria
Last summer I travelled up to Whitehaven in West Cumbria to teach a Learn to Scythe workshop for The Land Trust at Haig Park.It was a great day mowing their wildflower meadow with views over the harbour. I specialise in … Continue reading
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
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