Tag Archives: lancaster

Scything Miss Whalley’s Field in Lancaster

The scythe is a brilliant tool for volunteers and I’ve taught groups involved in managing community orchards, meadows, allotments and conservation sites across the UK. Scything is safe, quiet and allows everyone to work at their own pace. Last week … Continue reading

Posted in scythe courses, Scytherspace | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Scything a wildflower meadow for beekeeping


Scything a riot of colours in wildflower meadow especially for bees. Continue reading

Posted in scythe courses, Scytherspace | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Scything tough weeds on slopes

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

Posted in Scytherspace | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Scythe Course at Lancaster Castle

Later this month I will be teaching a ‘Learn to Scythe’ course for beginners at Lancaster Castle. If you haven’t managed to get on one of my other courses this year and you’re keen to learn how to use a … Continue reading

Posted in scythe courses, Scytherspace | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment