Some pictures of groups of people learning to use Austrian scythes. A gallery of past scythe courses Just a few pictures from training courses I've ran over the years. From National Trust properties & Wildlife Trust reserves across the country to local community groups and garden associations. The above photos are kindly provided by Paul Fuller (@pf_photgrapher) Taken during a recent training and meet and mow session on behalf of the Borders Forest Trust at Drygrange near Melrose in the Scottish Borders. Training the group Getting in the swing of it. A term derived from scything. Teaching the group In full swing at Drygrange Keeping a watchful eye on the trainees. Borders Forest trust staff keen to learn. Me in full swing. You missed a bit! Slim Reaper Andi Rickard. Cutting a swaith or swath. A term derived from scything. Mowing the meadow at Drygrange. Enjoying lunch in the shade of the woods. A formidable rack! Enjoying lunch in the shade of the woods. Honing the blade. Getting the hang of it. Another scythe derived term. A formidable collection. Learning to peen the blades. Peening workshop. A rack of scythes. Gentlemen testing scythes. Scything in Slaidburn. Competitions at the Scottish scythe festival. New scythers mowing in Yorkshire.

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If you have a question about wildlife friendly gardening, Wilderness Tamed has the answer. Most other landscapers can't help. FAQ's Frequently asked questions How do I sow my new wild flower seeds? How do I plant my new wild flower plug plants? How do I care for my wild flowers in Autumn and Winter? How do I plant my new pond plants? How do I care for my pond plants in Autumn and Winter? What is the best way to water new seeds and plug plants? Why is my pond murky? How do I get rid of blanket weed and algae in my pond? How do I keep my kids safe around a garden pond? I have amphibians in my garden, what do I do?" Do I need to control pests in a wild flower garden? How do I disguise the liner around my pond edge? Answering the questions, most landscapers can't, about wildlife friendly gardening.

Check out some of our previous projects. Projects of Old My own pond When it was first put in it was full of exotic plants. That's all changed. Stone edge disguising pond liner Nothing worse than a visible pond liner. Streams My own pond When it was first put in it was full of exotic plants. That's all changed. 1/41

Talks & Training Talks to groups and training for professionals and individuals. Reptile Surveys Book now to arrange your talk I am available to travel to your own venue to give a range of training based around: Reptile & Amphibian Identification Survey techniques Habitat management. Reptile and amphibian ecology Gardening Talks Book now to arrange your training I am available to travel to your venue and present a range of talks based around Creating and managing a wildlife pond Creating and managing a wild flower garden. Formal lawns v's wild flower lawns or meadows. Replacing exotic species of flowering plant with natives. Gardening Talks Reptiles

Newt Identification Training. Among the many things I do, training people to identify our native amphibians and reptiles, is one. Those involved in conservation and ecology need to know how to identify the species they encounter, in order to help them manage habitats. Several of our native reptiles and amphibians are on the endangered species list. Learning how to identify different amphibian species, survey for them effectively and manage their habitats, is crucial in helping protect these vulnerable animals. This male great crested newt Triturus cristatus is from one of my own ponds in the garden. He was caught in a bottle trap which was placed in the pond overnight. Early the next morning, the traps were emptied and the newts counted and photographed. The two trainees were able to see the newts close up, in order to spot the differences between species and sexes. The belly markings of newts are unique to each animal, and a great way to help tell individuals apart. There are distinct characteristics between males and females of each species of newt. Knowing all of these key differences takes time to learn. These trainees are employed by a local wildlife trust and are training towards gaining a specific Natural England licence for great crested newts (GCN). In order to legally survey for any endangered animal, you must be licensed for the specific species. Any form of disturbance , even down to photography, needs to be covered by the licence. This leucitic female palmate newt Lissotriton helvetica , was from another of my garden ponds. These colour morphs occur naturally and can be quite common in some populations. They can cause confusion when trying to identify them, as the lack of pigment means none of the usual colours or markings are present. If you would like to learn how to identify our native amphibians and reptiles, look for them and help protect them, please contact me.

Showing the qualifications, training and experience that makes Wilderness Tamed stand out from the rest. Location Covering both Northumberland and Durham Being based at the top end of County Durham, close to Gateshead and Newcastle I am well situated for access to the A1 which allows for easy travel into Northumberland & the coast. More local roads lead into Weardale & Teesdale. Working in the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural beauty is part of what makes the job so appealing. Over the hills I can get to the Tyne Valley for Prudhoe, Corbridge, Riding Mill, Hexham and surrounding villages. Qualifications I studied horticulture at Houghall College in Durham from 1988 to 1989. gaining extensive experience in plant knowledge. With skills in propagation, cultivation and identification. After passing with distinction I went on to work in a variety of practical garden situations. From 2007 to 2012 I worked for the National Trust at Gibside. The final three years of this were spent on the Careership Training programme in conservation management. Experience After studying horticulture I worked at several leading North East garden centres including Peter Barratt's, Cowell's and The Beamish Clematis Nursery. I have worked in horticulture since 1989 in various fields and then moved into conservation for the National Trust. The first three years at Gibside was spent coordinating the Grass Snake Habitat Enrichment Project. Then during the Careership Programme learning a variety of conservation skills. I was the Revealing Reptiles Project Officer for Durham wildlife Trust from 2016 to 2018. This involved recruiting and training volunteers to help me survey the whole of County Durham for reptiles. I also gave talks to many local groups. Services Installation and maintenance of ponds Installation and maintenance of wild flower lawns and meadows. Regular maintenance of existing gardens. I offer an online consultation service as well as garden designs provided by a network of professional designers across the UK. Training in scythe use for meadow management, both for individuals and conservation groups. A range of talks on various wildlife friendly garden subjects. Training in reptile and amphibian survey techniques as well as ecology and habitat management.

Wilderness Tamed offer a range of wildlife friendly gardening services in the North East of England. Full Range Of Wildlife friendly Gardening Services Ponds, Wildlife Meadows & Lawns, Design, Consultation & Jungle Busting Renovations. Pond Creation and Management Creating and maintaining wildlife ponds using only UK native pond plants. For the best in biodiversity. Contact Us Wildlife Meadows Creating and maintaining wildlife meadows and lawns using only UK native flowers and grasses. For the best in biodiversity. Contact Us Partial transformations Wilderness Tamed can add a wildlife friendly feature to an existing garden helping to enhance your space for the benefit of birds, insects small mammals and amphibians. Bug hotel in a nature reserve. email Full Garden Transformations Let Wilderness Tamed transform your garden into a wildlife friendly haven. From initial site visit to final design and construction. Complete transformation Blackhall Mill email Garden Design Consultation Wilderness Tamed offer a range of consultation services to help you self design your own garden, if that is what you would like to attempt. Or I can offer a full design service email Jungle Busting Jungle Busting for those who require a jolly good clearance session to rediscover a lost garden. Hedge restoration in Stocksfield email

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Creating and managing wildlife lawns and meadows for customers in the North East of England. Using native species. Wildlife Lawns & Meadows Wildlife lawns can be a very low maintenance option for busy gardeners. Wildlife meadows, using native wild flowers can add a massive amount of interest to your garden. Wildflower lawn creation will attract pollinating insects to your garden. Decrease your workload in the garden. Wild flowers only require mowing once in a year. Spend more time relaxing and enjoying the garden. The benefits of wildflower lawns & meadows in your garden Preparing the soil in your garden for wildflower turf or seed. Wildflower lawns verses formal lawns. How easy are they? Making life easy. Management of your wildflower garden.

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