I am looking for appropriate areas in which to run courses. An appropriate area would be somewhere which had access to a reasonable amount of grass which isn't regularly mown short, plus somewhere with nettles, docks, thistles etc to provide variety. I teach groups of up to six and can work with another tutor for larger groups. I provide all the equipment (including safety equipment) necessary and am fully insured. I am also available to do demonstrations.
Scything is a skill that takes time to learn but a skillful scyther can work as fast as a strimmer. Here’s a video of Peter Vido, a scyther in America, showing the versatility of a scythe. Scythes are also:
- Zero carbon
- Quiet - better for residential areas and for the hearing of the person cutting the grass - and for general peace and quiet!
- Safe - Though it does involve using sharp blades, there are fewer health and safety risks in the long term than mechanical devices. For example, there is no risk of whitefinger or any other vibration related ailments.
- Fuel free - and therefore cheaper in the long term
- Easy (and interesting) to maintain
- Requires skill to use and therefore makes the job interesting
Beth Tilston with scythe at the Uncivilisation Festival; in action.