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Tag Archives: scything
Scything in Yorkshire Dales
Just a couple of photos from a terrific scything course at Malham in Yorkshire as part of the Bee Together project for the Yorkshire Dales Millenium Trust. A great group of people, fantastic scenery and wonderful venue at Hill Top … Continue reading
When scythes go bad
The scythe season is rapidly approaching and I hope I’ll see you on one of my Learn to Scythe courses where you’ll learn to set up, sharpen and mow for the maximum effectiveness and enjoyment. One of the trickiest things … Continue reading
Scything rushes in Scotland
Rushes, scythes, mountains and beautiful weather all add up to an amazing to the far north. Continue reading
Posted in scythe courses, Scytherspace
Tagged 2017, course, Highlands, learn, Scotland, scythe, scything, Ullapool, workshop
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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 in Northumberland
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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Tagged Austrian, course, hay, meadow, Northumberland, Northumbria, scythe, scything
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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
Learn to Scythe first course for 2015
The weather forecast was for heavy rain all day, how did my first Lean to Scythe course of 2015 turn out? Here’s a clue:
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Tagged 2015, course, cumbria, lancashire, learn to scythe, scythe, scything
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Ross Poldark Scything
What is Ross Poldark doing with his scythe? Continue reading
Scything for bad backs
Some great feedback from Jen, who I taught how to scythe a couple of weeks ago and who suffers with scoliosis in her back. Continue reading
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Tagged bad back, health, scoliosis, scythe, scythe feedback, scything
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How's Your Peening?
<img class="alignright" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7266/7670707366_e589e367dc_m.jpg" alt="scythe peening workshop" / Well, Peening Day is done for another year; I hope you got your blades nicely cleaned and sharpened ready for the mowing season. If you're struggling, try asking yourself these questions Continue reading
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Tagged anvil, jig, learn, peen, peening, scythe, scything, sharpen
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