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Category Archives: Scytherspace
Learn to scythe book review
Although it is always best to learn practical skills in person, I recognise that not everyone is able to attend one of my Learn to Scythe courses. The next best option is to learn from my Learn to Scythe book … Continue reading
Hay Time at Hebden Bridge 2024
Hay Time at High Hirst Sunday 21st July – Sunday 4th August 2024 Experienced and/or enthusiastic scythers – and especially SABI members! – are keenly invited to help us mow our whole meadow this year. Join us for a day … Continue reading
Scything course review 2024
Lovely review from Caroline who was part of the group learning to scythe on my workshop in Cumbria. Thanks for an absolutely brilliant course on Saturday – it’s one of the best things I’ve done in ages and having worked … Continue reading
What’s the best scythe for a beginner?
Whether it’s for controlling the nettles and other weeds around your allotment, clearing an overgrown patch of garden or larger-scale mowing in a meadow or orchard, the Austrian scythe is a wonderful tool to use. I always sell scythes as a … Continue reading
Beginners scything course in Cumbria
Summer is finally here and I enjoyed a sunny day with this group at Brigflatts Meeting House in Sedbergh, Cumbria. I’ve been teaching scything courses for beginners at this site for 10 years now and it’s always a treat to … Continue reading
Manchester meadows
Another damp day didn’t spoil a great Learn to Scythe course at Highfield Country Park in Manchester. Local volunteers came to learn and help manage the ‘meadow rooms’ that we’re creating on the site. There’s a growing Manchester scything scene … Continue reading
Yellow rattle in urban meadow
I’ve been working with some local volunteers at Highfield Country Park in Levenshulme, Manchester to manage a few areas to try and create small meadows to enhance the biodiversity. Last autumn, we sowed yellow rattle seed which I’d collected from … Continue reading
Scything workshop in Lancashire sunshine
A sunny day and another lovely group on my Learn to Scythe workshop this weekend at Bell Skyes in the Forest of Bowland, Lancashire. Especially gratifying for me to have Adam in the group who introduced himself as ‘the reluctant … Continue reading
Learn to Scythe book
If youve taken part in No Mow May 2024 or are interested in creating a wildflower meadow, you may be thinking about buying an Austrian scythe. I always recommend that people attend a scythe workshop to learn the best way … Continue reading
Scythe workshop in North Yorkshire
My first public Learn to Scythe workshop for the 2024 season took place this weekend at Foxglove Covert LNR in North Yorkshire. Seven beginners spent the morning learning to set up the Austrian scythes and how to hone to maintain … Continue reading