Tag Archives: Austrian

Like a hot knife through butter (cups)

Posted on June 6, 2018 by stevetomlin

Come to the meadow and learn to mow easily and quietly with an Austrian scythe. Continue reading →

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Learn to Scythe in Manchester

Posted on May 8, 2018 by stevetomlin

Learn to Scythe in Manchester
An extra chance to learn to scythe this summer in a fabulous meadow in south Manchester. Book your place now! Continue reading →

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Scything tough weeds on slopes

Posted on August 14, 2017 by stevetomlin

Some old-school time lapse photography of mowing rougher vegetation. Continue reading →

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Using the jig to peen a scythe

Posted on July 16, 2017 by stevetomlin

Photos and video from a Sunday afternoon peening. Continue reading →

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Learn to Scythe feedback – "I loved every minute"

Posted on August 19, 2016 by stevetomlin

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

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Peening workshop 2016

Posted on August 12, 2016 by stevetomlin

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

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Scything course on National Meadows Day

Posted on July 2, 2016 by stevetomlin

Learn scything in Cheshire
Celebrating wildflower meadows with scything and a first for me. Continue reading →

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Scything in Northumberland

Posted on July 1, 2016 by stevetomlin

Scything in Northumbria
What to do if you’ve too much mowing for you and your scythe alone? Lizzie and Peter from Northumbria have the answer. Continue reading →

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Learn to scythe in Scotland

Posted on June 28, 2016 by stevetomlin

Scything in Scotland
Details of two Learn to Scythe courses you can book on in Scotland this summer. Continue reading →

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Learn to Scythe in Staffordshire

Posted on June 20, 2016 by stevetomlin

Learn to Scythe in Staffordshire on a one-day course organised by Staffs Wildlife Trust.
More information is available on the Wildlife Trust’s website, to book a place contact Nicki Dyas Tel: 01538 381356 n.dyas@staffs-wildlife.org.uk Continue reading →

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