The Introductory Scythe course having a first go at scything on Cae Mari Jones The work Phil did yesterday setting up a “staggered start” on Cae Mari Jones was put to good use today by the participants on the Introductory Scythe Course. With plenty of grass to practice on and
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Hay under the Hedge
Cae Mari Jones set up ready for a Scythe Course This morning Phil was doing more mowing in preparation for the Introductory Scythe Course we are running tomorrow. The field is now ready for the course participants to mow together during the morning session. He has mown a series of
The Rhythm of the Hay Making Day
Opening up Cae Mari Jones ready for further mowing It has been an amazing period of settled hay weather and it looks set to continue for a while yet. The days have developed a definite rhythm. Phil mows early in the morning. After breakfast one or both of us, depending
Introductory Scythe Course, June 23rd
Learning to sharpen the scythe on the Introductory Scythe Course, May 2012 We still have a couple of places left on our Introductory Scythe Course on June 23rd. An Introductory course is a great place to start using a scythe, or as a refresher if you have had one for
First Scythe Course of 2013
The 2013 mowing season truly got underway this weekend with our first Introductory Scythe Course of the year. Eight enthusiastic participants gathered at the Trust, some local and some having travelled from North Wales and the Welsh/English borders. As usual we started of by getting everyone set up with a
Introductory Scythe Course, May 25th
Learning to sharpen the scythe on the Introductory Scythe Course, May 2012 We still have a couple of places left on our Introductory Scythe Course on May 25th. An Introductory course is a great place to start using a scythe, or as a refresher if you have had one for
Get Ready to Mow! Peening Workshop and Social Peening Event
With the lengthening days our thoughts are turning towards the main mowing season, and making sure our scythes are ready to mow. If your scythe has been gathering dust (or worse rust….) all winter we have just the workshop to get you set up for the year ahead. On 7th
Seed Swap, Scythe Stand and Apple Grafting Workshop
Dyfed Permaculture Farm Trust will have a Seed Swap table at the Eco Fair in the National Woollen Museum, Drefach Felindre on Saturday 23rd March, 10am until 3pm. Bring along your home-saved or spare seed to swap and share! There will be seed available from the Heritage Seed Library (HSL),
Scythe Courses 2013
We have just finalised our scythe course dates for 2013. We will be running several Introductory courses, a Peening and Sharpening workshop and a Mowing Workshop for the more experienced mower. See our courses page for more information.
Scythe Courses 2012
Our 2012 Scythe course programme is now finalised – see the “courses” section of our website for more details.
Extra Beginners Scythe Course, 3rd September
Our August Scythe course is fully booked, but due to demand, we have added an exta course on SATURDAY 3RD SEPTEMBER. Contact us at scythecymru@yahoo.co.uk for more information and to book your place.