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Using Hay Racks
Building hay racks yesterday eveningThe weather is definitely on the turn now and we are drawing towards the end of this session of hay making. But there is still plenty of work to do to save as much as the
Social Mow and Hand Hay Making Day
Mowing in Cae Mari Jones during the Social MowWe had a great time on our Social Mow and Hand Hay Making Day on Sunday. Eight people joined us mowing in Cae Mari Jones, ranging from experienced mowers to complete beginners.
Cae Mari Jones
Deciding if the hay mowed on the course on Wednesday is ready to cartThis morning we spread the “mini-windrows” from yesterday to ensure there were no green bits tucked in the middle. By this evening, it was ready to cart.
Working with Rows
“Mini-windrows” on Cae Mari JonesThe hay from the Top Field is all in the barn and we are now working on Cae Mari Jones. The weather is still set fair, and we have been using a a different technique with
Ready, Steady, Mow!
The Introductory Scythe course having a first go at scything on Cae Mari JonesThe 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
Hay under the Hedge
Cae Mari Jones set up ready for a Scythe CourseThis 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 Rhythm of the Hay Making Day
Opening up Cae Mari Jones ready for further mowingIt 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
The Tools of the Hand Hay Making Trade
It has been another gloriously hot day. Philip mowed for about 3 hours early this morning. After breakfast we spread all the hay on the field, then hosted a very enjoyable visit from the Dyfed Smallholders Association. This evening we
Stacking the Hay
After 9 dumpy sack loads (we stuff them well!), the “Stackpole” hay is safely stacked in the barn. As the hay is removed from the field, the quality of the scythe cut beneath is revealed. Despite being complete beginners, the