Carmarthenshire Meadows Meeting
    February 28, 2017

    Carmarthenshire Meadows Group

    If you own, manage or are looking to create a wild flower meadow in or near Carmarthenshire, however small or large, or simply have an interest in meadows, the Carmarthenshire Meadows Group may be a useful source of information. Their

    February 7, 2017

    Mowing Reed in Norfolk

    At the end of January Phil and I travelled to the winter meeting of the Scythe Association (SABI). This year the meeting was hosted by Richard Brown in Norfolk. As well as attending to the business of the Scythe Association

    Peening Anvil
    January 3, 2017

    Forging a Peening Anvil

    If you are looking for a project to see you through the quieter scything season, how about forging your own peening anvil? Here is a well presented guide by Rowan Taylor.

    Austrian Scythe
    December 12, 2016

    Scything in the city

    Here is a lovely little animation featuring some mini urban scythers. Watch right to the end for a little scythe safety tip.

    October 9, 2016

    Scything on Coast and Country (ITV Wales)

    Back in August we spent an enjoyable day with Andrew from Coast and Country (ITV Wales), talking about scything and hand hay making. The piece will be going out this Friday 14th October at 8pm on ITV Wales. If you

    September 10, 2016

    Falci Blades and The Scything Handbook

    Falci 128 Trimming blade (70cm) The 50 cm length of the Falci 128 Trimming blade is now back in stock, as is the 80cm length of the Falci 106 International Meadow blade. Falci 106 International Meadow blade (top -90cm, bottom

    August 28, 2016

    The Prince and the Barefoot Mowers

    Prince Charles loves scything according to the Daily Mail. In the article, Debs Goodenough, Prince Charles’ head gardener, says: ‘Some people even do it barefoot – although not the prince, I have to stress! Over the years, Phil has experienced

    August 23, 2016

    There’s a new scythe book coming…..

    It’s called The Scything Handbook. Author Ian Miller is based on a small homestead in Iowa. The American publishers of the book, New Society say: “Written by a master of the scythe, professionally trained in Austria, and drawing deeply on

    Learn to scythe
    August 8, 2016

    Extra Introductory Scythe Course Added

    Due to demand, we have decided to offer one more chance to come and learn to mow with us this year. Our last Introductory Scythe Course for 2016 will be on Wednesday 14th September. See this page to book. We