November 23, 2024

VIDEO: Why we Scythe for Cutting Grass, Mulch and Feed


Scything is one way we are looking at towards reducing our dependence on oil and moving towards self-sufficiency. I really think it is such a great way to cut grass and you can see for yourself how well it cuts. If you are inspired (which I am sure you will be if you have a bit of land) then look up Austrian Scything. Here is the course my father and I took part in (UK) https://scythecymru.co.uk/courses/
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28 thoughts on “VIDEO: Why we Scythe for Cutting Grass, Mulch and Feed

  1. I find it so funny watching this, as I was scything since I was 8 years old. Scything taught me father, He was taught by his…
    ok so. 1 At the very back motion you lift the scythe from the ground. don't do it. make sure the scythe all the time lies on the ground.
    2. before sharpening (which you did too short, make sure, you do it few more times to really sharpen the blde) make sure you push stuck the back of the scythe to the ground (the most important rule father taught me), to make sure it won't slip or fall when sharpening, as it can cut (out) your fingers

  2. The sharpening is scary and "every other minute"? You had me until that sharpening comment. We have MAJOR cane grass, huge and like glass fiber. I'm a clumsy lady (at times) with 10 rescue animals.. SO tired of stressing out over a weed eater (and line) a mower (no can do, too long) and so this is a last resort. This is by the way a half acre in front and then another in back (that we don't ever do).

  3. I've just bought a scythe and sharpener and gloves.
    I've been in the horticultural industry for around 20 years and never tried one. But have be curious for the last 8 or so year's, but thats intensified in the last 4 month's or so.

  4. I loved and was encouraged by your posting much. My battery operating grass cutter went dead today. Now I want to buy a large scythe like yours, which is no ways in Japan though. Anyway, seeing different gardening cultures is interesting. Thank you.

  5. Thank you for this. I am curious on the different ways of cutting grass without gas dependent methods, i.e. lawn motors. I also can't stand the noise of those things. Scythes seem like fun and without all of the noises. Can it be used on smaller lawns and areas?

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