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 a keen edge.
Then in the afternoon, we headed out to cut an area of meadow which is being managed for wax cap fungi. We were fortunate to have Carl, the site warden, to explain all the work that’s being done on site and how scything has become an invaluable tool for managing the reserve.
There are still a few places available for this year’s courses but they’re filling fast so please book soon so as not to miss out. Visit my Learn to Scythe page for more details.
