Tag Archives: Highfield

Manchester meadows

Posted on June 11, 2024 by stevetomlin

Another damp day didn’t spoil a great Learn to Scythe course at Highfield Country Park in Manchester. Local volunteers came to learn and help manage the ‘meadow rooms’ that we’re creating on the site. There’s a growing Manchester scything scene … Continue reading →

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Yellow rattle in urban meadow

Posted on June 7, 2024 by stevetomlin

I’ve been working with some local volunteers at Highfield Country Park in Levenshulme, Manchester to manage a few areas to try and create small meadows to enhance the biodiversity. Last autumn, we sowed yellow rattle seed which I’d collected from … Continue reading →

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Highfield scythe workshop Manchester

Posted on July 21, 2023 by stevetomlin

People are often surprised to learn that I live in Manchester and how much scything takes place in urban areas. At Highfield Country Park, I’m involved in training local volunteers to help with managing the site. The first scythe training … Continue reading →

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