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Tag Archives: Austrian scythe
Somerset Scythe Festival 2017 Championships
This years champions from the Somerset Scythe Festival, including the man pictured above. Continue reading
Posted in scythe festivals & events, Scytherspace
Tagged 2017, Austrian scythe, competition, scythe festival, somerset, UK
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Scything at St John's Church
Scything in a churchyard in N. Yorkshire. Continue reading
Posted in scythe courses, Scytherspace
Tagged Austrian scythe, church, churchyard, grave stones, Yorkshire
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Scything while the sun shines
Mad dogs and happy scythers go out in the midday sun and enjoy amazing views. Continue reading
Posted in scythe courses, Scytherspace
Tagged 2017, Austrian scythe, course, Derbyshire, scythe
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Greenwood and scythe course dates 2017
What do you want to learn this year? Craft courses make fantastic presents or a wonderful mini-break for yourself.
Posted in greenwood courses, scythe courses
Tagged Austrian scythe, green wood, learn, scything
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Scything grass & oats in Scotland
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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Tagged Austrian scythe, bumblebee, Caithness, croft, Scotland, wildflower meadow
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Awesome scything in Liverpool
Two volunteers with two scythes vs a wall of brambles, thistles and himalayan balsam – the results are awesome. Continue reading
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Tagged Austrian scythe, city, cycle, Liverpool, nw, Sustrans, urban
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Sharpening a scythe left handed
Scything for left handers.
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Posted in peening & sharpening, scythe courses, Scytherspace
Tagged Austrian scythe, course, left handed, sharpening
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Scythe courses in Caithness, Scotland
A trip to the end of mainland Britain, scything for rare bees. Continue reading
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Tagged Austrian scythe, bumblebee, Caithness, conservation, learn to scythe, meadow, Scotland
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Learn to Scythe book
My new book ‘Learn to Scythe’, a practical guide to the skills and techniques of mowing is now available. Buy the book and learn how to manage your land with this beautiful and effective tool, ideal if you can’t get on one of my courses or want to supplement your learning. Continue reading