Category Archives: Scytherspace

Scything Handbook review in The Allotment magazine

A side-by-side review of the scything books currently on the market – which will you choose? Continue reading →

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Somerset scythe festival 2017
Details of the masterclass and beginners scythe courses at this years Somerset Scythe Festival
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Rushes, scythes, mountains and beautiful weather all add up to an amazing to the far north. Continue reading →

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A group of novice scythers gatecrash a field of oats in Scotland and cut a crop of ‘impossible’ oats in front of an audience. Continue reading →

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Two volunteers with two scythes vs a wall of brambles, thistles and himalayan balsam – the results are awesome. Continue reading →

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scythes in Manchester
This weekend, I took half a dozen 2ft long blades into the Manchester city…. Continue reading →

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Fantastic feedback from a recent Learn to Scythe course student. Continue reading →

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Come hammering on steel and learn to peen your scythe with confidence for the sharpest cut yet! Continue reading →

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Did you see the scything on Countryfile this week? Continue reading →

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Mowing with an Austrian scythe
Scything for left handers.
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