Christmas order dates (and a bit of scything inspiration)
Thinking of buying a scythe for Christmas? Please place orders by Tuesday 17th December for delivery before Christmas. Orders received after this date will be dispatched after the Christmas holidays. For a little scything inspiration, here’s Phil giving the garden a spring tidy up on a frosty March morning. There … Continue reading Christmas order dates (and a bit of scything inspiration)
Scything and Peening Workshops in 2020
In dark, rainy November we are starting to plan for the next scything season. The first courses of the season are very popular, so book early! See below for details. If you will be traveling from further afield, you can find a list of local accommodation to suit all budgets … Continue reading Scything and Peening Workshops in 2020
Mowing Circles
Tethered mowing… scything out a labyrinth in Cae Top ahead of a camp at the Trust this weekend. The meadows are looking stunning and buzzing with bees of all kinds. We enjoyed trying out the new trimming snaths we have had made for us by David Keuglar (more information coming … Continue reading Mowing Circles
UK wide Scythe Festivals, Fairs and Events 2019
The number of scythe related events grows every year. A scythe festival is a great way to meet other scythers, learn more about the craft, cheer on the mowers in the competitions and maybe even enter yourself. Here is a round up of the ones I know about. If there … Continue reading UK wide Scythe Festivals, Fairs and Events 2019
Green Scythe Fair 2019 – tickets available
The Green Scythe Fair 2018 was the most popular ever. This excellent little fair is deservedly going from strength to strength. To help manage traffic and numbers in 2019 the event will be ticketed. The Fair is on Sunday 9th June. Advance tickets are available now at a discounted rate. … Continue reading Green Scythe Fair 2019 – tickets available
Peening – what is it and why bother?
Is it worth learning to peen? Yes! Getting to grips with the art of peening is a transformative moment for many mowers. Good mowing technique will only get you so far. The key to easy, relaxed and efficient mowing is a really sharp blade. There are two aspects to maintaining … Continue reading Peening – what is it and why bother?
The Scythe Masterclass 2019
The Scythe Masterclass 7th and 8th June at the Green Scythe Fair, Muchelney Somerset. The Green Scythe Fair is the highlight of the scything calendar for many mowers. The Scythe Masterclass happens in the run up to the fair. Phil really enjoys being part of the teaching team and we … Continue reading The Scythe Masterclass 2019
In Praise of Bracken
Bracken tends to get a pretty bad press, and with good reason. However, bracken can make a positive contribution to a habitat, garden or farm system. On our holding we have come to value rather then fear our stands of bracken. Bracken growing at the top of Cae Top Bracken … Continue reading In Praise of Bracken
Scything and Peening Workshops 2019 – more dates added
We have added more scythe course dates for the coming season, see below for details. There are courses for the beginner and the more experienced mowers. The first courses of the season are very popular, so book early! See below for details. If you will be traveling from further afield, … Continue reading Scything and Peening Workshops 2019 – more dates added