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Reasons to Learn to Scythe in 2017
At the end of any cutting, you’ll be able to look back and say, “The mower’s done a good job.” And feel good knowing that the mower was you. Learning to Scythe This is just one of the benefits of
New look and new blades for Scythe Cymru
[fp-rows] [fp-columns small=” medium=’6′ large=’6′][/fp-columns] [fp-columns small=” medium=’6′ large=’6′] We have been working on a refreshed look for the Scythe Cymru website over the winter – here it is! All the content from the old site is here and we
The hidden promise of the winter wildflower meadow – the role of grazing in management
It’s officially Spring, yet at this time of year the wildflower meadows are keeping the glory to come well hidden. A combination of autumn grazing by our two cows, followed by winter grazing by our flock of sheep has left
Sharpening up for the Scything Season
It’s International Peening Day on 2nd April, the perfect time to get your blade ready for the busiest months of the scything year. If you want some help to start peening or to improve your skills come along to
Seedy Saturday 2017
We’ll be taking scythes along to this lovely community event in Carmarthen this Saturday, 4th March. Come along and say hello!
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
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
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.
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.