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Category Archives: Scytherspace
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
No Mow May 2024
Whatever size your meadow or garden is, No Mow May is a worthwhile project to try and see what plants grow. Obviously, the timing will depend on where you are in the world and the species you already have but … Continue reading
Learning to peen a scythe with the jig
A second day in Cumbria with two of the estate team learning how to peen Austrian scythes with the peening jig. Lewis and Lee already maintain a lot of the other tools for the team so they were chosen to … Continue reading
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Scything in the Cumbrian rain
Today, I’ve been back to CGP Publishing to teach a Learn to Scythe course in Cumbria. I came and taught a scything workshop for them a few years ago but, with their team expanding, they decided another course was in … Continue reading
Hay Making Camp in Transylvania 2024
Very exciting news that the Hay Making Camp in Transylvania will be running again in 2024 after many years of absence. I attended one of the first camps, back in 2011 and had an amazing week. We enjoyed their wonderful … Continue reading
Scything reeds on the Wirral
Yesterday, I went to the Wirral for the first time ever! I was asked to teach a scything workshop for Cheshire Wildlife Trust based on cutting the reeds at their Red Rocks Nature Reserve. People often wonder if the scythe … Continue reading
Spring scything in Scotland
My Learn to Scythe courses in 2024 got off to an early start with a trip to teach a a group of women how to scythe in Scotland. They are part of a volunteer group managing a community owned woodland … Continue reading
Scything courses 2024
Learn to scythe in 2024! Scything is a fantastic way to manage your garden, meadow, orchard or allotment. My courses are suitable for beginners and you’ll learn everything you need to use and maintain an Austrian scythe. Courses in Lancashire, … Continue reading
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