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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.
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
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
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
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