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Scything under an Electric Fence
A throw back to May 2020, during Lockdown 1. Periodically cutting the grass along the fence line stops it touching the bottom wire and shorting out the fence. Vegetation touching the electric fence decreases it’s power and efficiency (and increases
Schröckenfux snath design updates
Reducing Plastic Use In response to consumer demand, Schröckenfux are no longer adding the plastic guard to the end of their wooden adjustable snaths. This has led to a redesign of the clamp that attaches the blade to the snath.
The Scythe Association of Britain and Ireland
For those of you who have not come across it already, do pop over and visit the website of the Scythe Association of Britain and Ireland (SABI). The Windrow – a good read SABI produces a newsletter, called The Windrow. Interesting
A Late Bracken Harvest
What to do if you’re running low on animal bedding? Go out and harvest more! The bracken on our farm needs controlling, but it is also an incredibly useful resource. Amongst other things, we use it for cattle bedding. When
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
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
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
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
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