Scything Courses

Learn to mow with an Austrian scythe

As a registered SABI* trainer in the use of Austrian Scythes a number of courses are offered throughout the year.

A days training includes

Anatomy of the scythe
Setting up the scythe
Mowing techniques
Blade honing with a whet stone
Meadow management
Peening the blade using a jig
Maintenance of the scythe and blade through the year

Community groups, charities and local interest groups can book scythe training days at discounted rates.

I can also offer one to one courses for individuals.

You might like to join the North East Cereal Killers

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* SABI Scything Association of Britain & Ireland

Gardening Talks

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.

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Wildlife Survey Training

I am available to travel to your own venue to give a range of training based around:

Identification
Survey techniques
Habitat management.
Reptile and amphibian ecology

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