Zen and the Art of Scything
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- I have just learned to scythe so goodbye to the smelly strimmer! Scything is like a meditation - you go with the flow and lose yourself in the repetitive motion.
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I went to Irish Seed Savers - irishseedsavers.ie/ for the scything workshop.The teacher who ran the workshop is called Chris Hayes and he can be reached at chris@crannogmedia.ie. If you are in Ireland and you have a group of friends who would like to learn scything, give him a call and arrange for a workshop in your location.
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Thank you for showing us your special scythe Teri and your demo! Nothing like going back to the old ways! The friendship between your 2 pooches is so endearing to see! 🌀🌟
Ha ha ! Yes they are great friends, always together. I hope you are well. x
I can remember spending summers up in Lake Michigan with my great grandparents and the fun we had scything. I also think with the price of things going up and up more folks will go back to the 'simple life'. Thank you for your inspiring videos.
I think you are right. This scythe is already out of stock here in Ireland.
I love my hay scythe. I coppice my Ash trees and keep an eye out for new snath for the scythe as to buy the snath is expensive. I keep the handles and attach them to new ash snath,all be it a little quirky but gets the job done.! Zen it is! 😌
Great ideas! xx
It certainly brings back memories to all of us,how it was in old time (not that far ago mind) and that sense that what you do-you are doing right.Well done and thank you for lovely video.❤️👍
Glad you liked it and you are right, it wasn't that long ago. My brother and his wife both use a scythe and I presume other people do too as they sell the metal ones in the local hardware shop. xx
I loved this video Terri. I'm going to pass this along to my son who is looking to buy some acreage and wants lots of chickens! Not to eat but for the eggs lol. He is also looking for ways to become self sufficient. A win win on both accounts. Thanks for sharing all your fantastic ideas. Looking forward to the next video! 💚
Thanks so much Sandra and good luck to your son! xx
Love everything about this Terri! Thank you 🌱
Hi Barbara, hope you are well and enjoying your long weekend. xx
What a wonderful video to wake up to on a Sunday morning! So many memories for me in watching you and your new scythe. Also.... I think those may be two of the most fortunate dogs on the planet. 🥰
Glad you enjoyed it! Hello to Ryley and hope you all have a lovely weekend. xx
lovely win for body, soul, land, & animals ❤
Absolutely! Much better for all of those reasons. xx
FANTASTIC! Working with Mother Nature tenderly🌞💖.You are going to be super fit too. 😁
I hope so Moira! Looking forward to getting a six pack😂😂😂
That is the most beautiful scythe I've ever seen. I do appreciate the zen of such chores, I get there with my sweeping, too. Lovely!
I LOVE sweeping. One household chore that I would fight for😂 so relaxing!! xx
You certainly paid attention to your teacher! The land looks better when scythed rather than attacked by machinery. It’s beautiful to watch.
He was a good teacher - made everything seem simple and then it was. Just practice needed now. xx
This brings back fond memories of a childhood holiday in a rural Scottish village where the grass verges were scythed......lovely sound. :)
Lovely sound and lovely smell! xx
Hi Terri, Beannachtaí Terri a chara. You brought back some happy memories. In the early 1970s, Anne and I spent three days of our honeymoon in an Anglican monastery. (very Zen). One of the bretheren taught us how to use the scythe and sickle. He was very careful to be sure we were as safe as possible, telling us that there used be a lot of serious accidents with them. We mowed a small meadow and banking. Anne was smiling as we watched this video, saying how much she enjoyed working in the sunshine and on the land. It was so nice to be relating to the past as we worked. After that, we started to learn a lot of old techniques, (crafts really) and still use many of them. Next morning, my stomach, back, shoulders, and arms ached. I hope you were not too sore the following day.
What a lovely memory for you and Anne! The only bit that was sore was the old L4 area but everywhere else was ok. It is great to learn old techniques and crafts. xx
Thank you for inspiring us to use tools wich are suitable for wellbeing of humans and all the inhabitants with whom we share this planet earth. Step by step we can make the difference.
Yes, definitely, one at a time and step by step. xx
Hello there terri, oh thats real proper, just love the sythe and hand made all natural, its worked wonderful on your grass with all the grasses and flowers. Your chickens are going to just love the hay leter on,,mmmm,it will be smelling beautiful. Very relaxing, thankyou,for your lovely video and hard work,hello to the dear doggies too.and to all your chickens, thankyou,s take good care xxfrom Heather and my chickens, going to show my older sister she will love this video, xxthankyou,xxboth getting older now,sis is 66,and me 62.
Me too Hetty😂 I just tossed the grass today and it is getting dry and smelling good! xx
You are an amazing woman Terri, always trying new things. I gave away a beautiful scythe when I cleaned out my moms property after she passed. Now I wish I had of kept it incase any future great grandkids could use it. I love that your doggies are included in your videos, they are both sweet fur babies. What a gorgeous day by you. Nice to know the land you live on was part of your families heritage. Hugs.
You are right Annie, it is very nice to be on family land. And it was a gorgeous day. Big hugs to you and sorry about your scythe. xx
I found this video so uplifting...it's been another horrible week of senseless violence. I'm delighted to hear of Seed Savers Ireland, and the workshop they did. Keeping this sort of knowledge alive is vitally important to the future, my thanks to you for promoting this skill, and all it's benefits.
My pleasure J B - I hope people give scything some consideration. xx
Scything sounds much more poetic than "weed whacking," which is what my people called it. Lol. I've used a tool much like yours in my younger days and I have my dad's hillside scythe, which is huge. Thank you for the lovely reminisce. ❤️
That's what I also enjoyed about it - reminiscing. xx
Fantastic idea! !!
You will soon be a teenager again with the exercise! !!
The world are trying to get more problems to us...will be our best version with using this ""simple things ""and living in our simple lives. ..well done! !
Big hugs dearest Terri! 😍😍😍
😂😂 - maybe!! There is still a lot to do so you never know. Big hugs to you Olga and hope you are well. xx
You always give a informative and a relaxing video to watch with beautiful filming and scenery Blessings to you both Xxxx
Blessings Rosa, glad you liked it! xx
Thank you . My heart calms and i feel renewed after sharing this marvelous film. Learned something new. Wish i was there. 100 million blessing to all of you🐕🥰💖💞💓💛💥
So glad it had such a positive affect. Many blessings to you too. xx
Love this!! Will be doing this but not at my home at my friend’s home. After 12 years of living here and paying rent on time every time, my landlord has decided to sell the house. My heart is broken. Trying to stay positive but there are so many unknowns😞 My friend has given me permission to garden at his home so that is a positive!! Thank you Terri for this teaching video. Blessings🌼🌼🌼
Blessings Susan and I am sorry to hear you are going to have to move. Best of luck with your search for a new home xx
@@DanusIrishHerbGarden Thank you❤️
Thank you Terry , Lol and lovely dogs. That was such a beautiful film to watch, a gorgeous sunny day loved the wild roses, daisies and meadow flowers. I learned a lot about scything love that its
Mother nature friendly (most old ways seem to be).I remember my Dad explaining when we where young how he had helped his uncles scythe meadow hay in rural England (Drayton Parslow) the family had farmed there for centuries.
Many Thanks from Canadian prairies xo
It was a gorgeous day - I was lucky with the weather! It is definitely more Mother Nature friendly xx
I always like to garden in peace and your beautiful dogs seem at peace with you working the land with a scythe. Tranquil. Thank you again. x
i think gardening should be done in peace. xx💚
You a;ways amaze me in every video beautiful and you handle that like a pro. Love and blessings to dear friend.
Many blessings to you too Cheryl xx
It looks gorgeous there. I want to be there with you in the fresh air with all the lovely herbs and weeds around
😁 Lovely!
❤️ Thank you Terri, for the demonstration.
You're welcome x
Hi,Terri.....................well done..................i am back at home,had spent wonderful days in Donegal............Blessings and Greetings from Daggy,Kiel,Germany☘☘☘
So glad to hear you had a wonderful holiday. To think, you were so near yet still quite far! Blessings Daggy. xx
What a great timing, I'm just taking a short break from homework and so fun to see your new "workout" and the great success and beautiful memories and experiences it evoked. It's a 3 day holiday US and a big thunderstorm on the way ⚡️⛈️⚡️.
It was a bit of a workout alright!! Have a great holiday and hope the storm doesn't spoil anything. xx
I always loved scything. It's productive and keeps you fit as well!
I love it too. Will be doing this regularly through the rest of the summer. x
That’s fantastic! Thank you Terri for sharing this with us!
Glad you enjoyed it Natália xx
I must invest in one of these! We bought a push mower to avoid petrol but I'm too petite to get a good push on it, my partner has to do it. This would be ideal!
Definitely a WIN/WIN! 😎🥰🍃🥳 Thank you, Terry! 🙏😗
You're welcome Ellemski xx
Great exercise & meditation while outdoors and your lawn is mowed too. Our ancestors were wiser than our modern "improvements".
I agree - sometimes I think we started going backwards!! xx
This is exactly what I want to do..I now got more inspiration...thanks!
Good job! 🌻
I definitely recommend it. Enjoyable and useful way to spend time. xx
I have been wanting one. After watching this it goes to the got to have list. Awesome video!
It had been on my list and then I jumped in and got it - so glad I did. xx
Terri much admiration for your first use of the scythe, what a peaceful garden time, I suppose the important message is do a little each time. Those muscles need time to adjust. The video is beautiful, with the flowers, you and scythe and those dogs frolicking about, plus the music. What a pleasure to watch. Thank you both. I’m back in Devon for the summer, you brought back a recent memory Id forgotten about, we bought a scythe to cut long grass in a small lane on land we own, it was so overgrown with weeds etc, what fun but oh was my tummy sore that night. I agree to hear the birds whilst working was bliss.
It is lovely to hear the birds - you get very cut off using the strimmer. Have a lovely holiday in Devon! xx
Yet an other enthusiastic scythe apostle on TH-cam ! Indeed the best tool to manage the lush vegetation around the spot where you live.
10:04 That's right that's the truth... hooray !
Thank you Samuel!
Hi Terri. WOW. The ancients definitely knew what they were doing. That's very effective and surprisingly faster than I imagined it would be. I love the fact it keeps the grass down but doesn't strip Mother Earth bare. If your good to momma, momma's good to you"
Yep! xx
Beautiful, thank you for sharing.
Hi Tani, thanks for watching. x
Wonderful to see a new convert to the scythe. I am 77 this year and still work with the scythe every year. Now teaching my grandsons how to work the meadows. Cheers and blessings from Canada
Blessings to you and glad to hear you are passing on the skill to a new generation xx
I applaud you Terri. 👏👏You are amazing. As I said before, is there anything you can’t do? You make it look so easy. So natural, easy, enjoyable, healthy. That should be thought in schools, the new curriculum, along with other how to look after ourselves and the beautiful nature around us. Oh, no……health and safety regulations! 🤦♀️. Well done you Terri! ❤️
Oana - I am sure you could teach me a number of things! And the scything was easy and enjoyable. I agree that they should definitely teach kids more life skills and how to look after the world around us. Hope you and family are well. xx💚💖
I hope the doggies were in before you started - might want to mention that for ppl who might not think about it.
I have a scythe - always make sure no pets are out before.
So interesting. Thank you.
You're welcome Robin! xx
I just adore this! I am needing to learn this. I hope I have a place to use one soon. Good thoughts please!💚💐🌱
Keeping fingers crossed for you! xx
Michaelangelo just used to chip away at the stuff that wasn't David to reveal the sculpture that was already there. I'm sure that space is right there for you already.
Proud of you! You got a good bit done!
Thanks Mary. Still a lot to do, as soon as I get time xx
I have seen a man use a scythe in his field and have all the cutting done in the same amount of time it took me to wash the dishes. It's amazing how quick it can be with some practice! We use a good old push mower. We get at least one person a year walking by stopping and asking about it. It's quieter, much more peaceful and I feel more in control using such a thing. Thanks for another great upload!
One day I hope to be that good and that fast! xx
5:42 crescent moon is correct. A half moon is a straight line :)
A beautiful exercise in serenity, and gratitude to the plants for providing the chickens with comfort! Lovely.
When growing up I remember watching my Dad use his Scythe & thinking he must be the most skilled user of anyone. (not that I saw anyone else use one) He would sway back and forth in the most rhythmic motion, never a hiccup. I so wanted to ask him if I could give it a try but I knew he would say no. He most likely thought it could be a danger to me but also he was a bit of an impatient person so I didn't want to get scolded. It's a good memory anyway. 🙂
Just what I needed :) thank you! You have a lovely herb garden
Thanks! xx
This is BRILLIANT ! I am definitely going to try to find a scything workshop I think this a wonderful ancesteral craft
If you are in Ireland Ann, the links are in the box below the film xx
@@DanusIrishHerbGarden Sadly not in Ireland Terri but I am sure we have someone who does this in England too
I've just come from holidays in Transylvania and the Scythe is the most common way to cut hay in certain regions. It needs no fuel,it needs no mechanical skill and can actually be mastered in a couple of hours. It's an honest,simple and ecologically sound tool
You are absolutely right - and that was how it was here once. I remember writing an essay at school and my teacher questioning that scythes were still used.😂 Of course, that was a long time ago xx
Thank you for learning and sharing! I’ve been considering a scythe for a while but bought a push reel mower instead for a small flat space. There is something really satisfying about it especially when you are trying to sort things out in your head. I think a scythe would be great for the rest of the property but I am so unfamiliar. Thank you again for sharing! I always love your videos and hope you have a great week!
Thank you so much. I have a push mower that I bought some years ago but our land is not flat anywhere so it doesn't push too well. Enjoy your week. xx
Wonderful! Thank you for sharing. I now have scythe goals.
Ha ha - that's great! xx
A very uplifting video thanks.
Like you, as a child, I remember my great uncle scything a huge field on his croft in Donegal and us later helping to make haystacks.
This video brought back many happy memories of that. Go raibh maith agut.
Tá fáilte romhat a Mhicael. Brought back many happy memories for me too. I loved going up on the hay stack and tramping it down. xx
@@DanusIrishHerbGarden Seo do bheatha a Terry. Bha mi gle toilitche an Seo.
I too enjoy scything and the Austrian handle is best for me too. The crooked version is what's found more often in the USA, but it doesn't feel as comfortable. I just need to pace myself. I don't do it often enough to be accustomed to the constant twisting. Another great video, thank you!
The Austrian scythe is much easier to use I think as it fits the body better. xx
Oh how I would love to be physically capable to do this!! 🥰
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We have a syth well done 🙌
My brother uses one and my neighbour is buying one - hopefully more will join us. xx
After the lawn mower accident I had and losing a bit of my toe, I am so looking forward to finding a scythe. Thank you for sharing this video!
If you are in Ireland, Fruithill Farm in Cork. xx
Loved the video ,reminded me of my childhood when the orchard and the paddocks were scythed .So pleased the skill is still being taught .............Sorry about the lack of response to youe e mail will explain why in my reply xx
Take your time Mary, there is no panic xxx
Greetings from Valencia Ca,,Love your video and your awesome land..Nice puppies to,I so hope to garden again one day...
Thanks for watching! x
Another great show. We have the long blades it. She uses as a decoration. I've watched your videos before. Every time it looks like you are slender. I believe it's the herbs, vegetables and The natural medicines that you take. Still looking for your books and Barnes & Noble.Maybe I'll have to go online at the amazon. I've bless you and your family.God bless you and your family.God bless you america and the world. God bless the children and keep them safe from harm.❤👍🙏🇺🇲😉🌹
Hi Garrett, my books are only available from my website www.danusirishherbgarden.com. You won't find them anywhere else. Blessings to you and yours xx
I have my mother in law’s hand scythe,I must give it a try - I really like yours!
Do - give it a whirl. Sharpen it up first! xx
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Love the video!! Thank U 😊
Glad you liked it!! xx
Cool!!
I used a scythe as a youth on the farm where we lived
Happy days!
Very satisfying
Definitely! xx
I love this! Thank you for demonstrating.
You're welcome Forest Dweller! x
love the video! thank you 🥰
You're welcome! xx
Brilliant Terri xxx
I’m wondering now if my strimmer is the reason my left upper arm is constantly aching and back of the neck so sore, I use it for an hour or so each week in general and it hangs over my shoulder as I use it .... never thought about that before, I also want to say Teri, I’ve made your soap recently and it is SO luxurious and soft, I gave some to my friend and she contacted me to say how wonderful it is, thanks for the tutorial on that and the wonderful laundry liquid which I only use now , just wonderful xx
It could be your strimmer. My shoulder and back certainly feel the weight of mine. Delighted to hear about your DIY and how well it all turned out for you xx
I think I need a bush blade! Managed to get enough hay last year but it was hard going with the longer blade with the sorrel etc! Thank you.
I got the bush blade because we have no flat ground really, and this gets me into the small spaces between raised beds as well. x
It was so wonderful to hear nature as you were working there. Your sweet dogs are lovely. Thank you for sharing a tool that is not seen now days. ❤️
You are welcome Gena - one of the benefits of the scythe, you can still hear the birds and the breeze! xx
thank you so much for this. I thought I'd better check out women scything before I book myself onto a course. Will definitely do so now.
Great! Go for it! xx
Hello Terry, I love how the Universe works!! I am a permaculture designer in San Diego, CA and love following your channel. On Saturday, I was on a farm speaking about using a Scyth as opposed to a weedwhacker, what you call a scrimm (not sure of the spelling. Would you be able to send me the name of the company where you got yours? I have been trying to find on and know that they need to come in from Switzerland. Thank you so much and have a blessed day
Hi Miss Klibs, our weedwhackers are called strimmers - we strim the grass. As for the scythe, it is an Austrian Fux, so you could google that company. I bought mine from an Irish gardening company called Fruithill Farm www.fruithillfarm.com/tools/scythes-sickles-and-accessories.html You could always contact them and see if they can put you in touch. Blessings xx
That’s a great demonstration. A nicely produced video too.
I’m attending the scything course with Seed Savers in Clare next week and looking forward to it.
Thanks Seán. I hope you enjoy the course as much as I did. x
Terri, I always look forward to your new videos, as you said, it takes me back to my childhood, watching the men and boys out working the fields while I ran around barefoot in the tall grass of the fields. ❤
Fantastic Terri... I raced outside after seeing this video as I remembered a scythe found in the hard rubbish years ago, never used! I have a wet stone also which a neighbour gave me years ago..I have nowhere on my land to use this but on the nature strip... outside where there is overgrown vegetation...yes! Thank you for this lesson in use...excited...sharing actions skills across the water... feel blessed - thank you.
Wonderful - you get to use it after all this time. xx
Hi Terri, thanks again, I checked out the Fruithill Farm supplier and the process of peening the blade to keep it sharp long term looks a bit daunting to learn without an instructor was this covered in the workshop. I love that you have the confidence to learn and then pass on what you have learned.
Hi Dilis, my teacher's details are in the box under the film. I did not buy a peening jig as it was quite expensive and my teacher said it was not vital to have and wouldn't be needed until I had scythed for about thirty hours. I won't need one until next year or the year after. Hope that helps xx
Peening is basically cold forging the scythe blade. I use a peening hammer on a piece of wood to thin out the blade. Then sharpen as usual. No need to spend young fortunes on gizmos - unless you intend to scythe acres of ground😊
Just beautiful. I loved everything about this video. Thank you for sharing. ❤
So glad you liked it John. Thank you for watching!
👍 Wonderful! I'll bet Jazz & Broc were hunting frogs to play with in the pond.
They were indeed! Jazz is also used to seeing little fish in the seaside pools so probably thought she might see some here too. xx
Terri, ‘across the pond’ in the US, you have a kindred spirit: Jim Kovaleski. He has a TH-cam video of scything . He made his own low-tech, but very functional small hay bailer to process the dried scythed plant pieces. I think at some point there is a drone image from up high of the field he was scything. Watching you both evokes that meditative rhythm. The design of the scythe is genius!
Found the video: at the 14:15 minute mark, there is a beautiful aerial view of of the rows of cut vegetation th-cam.com/video/MNAR8EZd1PA/w-d-xo.html
Found the video on the hay baler Jim made: th-cam.com/video/vrzcZrYh6-g/w-d-xo.html
Thank you Diane, I will check him out for sure. I am all in to scything videos now. xx
Greetings from York. A nice video, you looked as if you were having fun. Especially when you were bouncing on the top, like reliving your childhood. When you stretched your arms up, you, reminded me of a little girl. :-)
I was having fun Gordon!😀 I felt like a little girl too. xx Enjoy your hols!
So interesting! Thank you for the beautiful video. I have no garden. But I love them to relax with a good cup of herbal tea.
I like that you switched to scything and are so careful with the nature.
Thank you Lena - hope you get a garden one day so you can grow your herbal tea💚xx
Wow, I am impressed, well done and thank you so much for sharing, just what you need with your land, and amazing for your health too.
Wonderful 🌻 Thank you Terri 🌻🌻🌻
You are welcome Abby. xx
So very lovely. I want to buy a scythe as soon as possible. 🌾
Do and give it a try! xx
looks like so much fun!
IT was! I have much more to do yet. Just getting used to it. xx
Thank you just brought a scythe so love this . Thank you 🙏
Wonderful! Enjoy your scything! xx
It looks like fun. I have wanted one for some time...perhaps this spring!
It is fun and easier and fulfilling and satisfying. Go try in Spring xx
Fantastic vid.
Thanks Mary!
I sycthe too Terri, can't get on with the strimmer at all. It is a very meditative process with the repetitive action.
Why didn't I do it sooner?? I actually did buy a scythe about 10 years ago but it wasn't an Austrian one and I could not get the hang of it. Now I love it!
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Wow, clever you! What a wonderful way to spend the day. I always feel amazing after a good day doing physical work like that. I too get lost in my own space, and time just whizzes by. Terri, i was wondering after seeing your lovely dogs having a great day out in the field and water,have you done a video on pet herbals for ticks/fleas/worms etc? I want to keep my pup on all naturals,so looking for good ideas. Thankyou , have a great week. xx
I am not really knowledgeable about herbs for pets but can recommend Tansy for fleas and ticks. Put the plant cuttings in their bed or around their collar or in a bandana for dogs. Wormwood in very small doses for short time for worms and have a look at the books by Juliette de Bairacli Levy for herbal remedies for animals. x
@@DanusIrishHerbGarden Terri thankyou so much! I will research all of those. Im very grateful xx
Great Video. I just got old Scythe and I'm going to sharpen it and use it. Your video is Helpful. Thank You!!!
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I watched your video where you used the cutting rake on your garden. I'm not sure which to purchase now, the scythe or the bladed rake. I need to cut down rhe growth in our yards but always hated the noise and smell of the motorized devices. Thank you for showing us your scythe, Terri.
Go with the scythe! xx
Got my Scythe!
I hate the noise of modern garden machinery. I have a push mover with a box on which is very light and does the job really well. Makes a lovely whooshing sound.
It is awful! That whoosh sounds good though. xx
Thank you for the lovely video!! First of all, what an absolutely beautiful home you have, I was just making plans for a living roof that I'm going to build, and it's so amazing to see your home and that roof. And the scything! I am fascinated by scything, as I just hate the noise and pollution of modern equipment. A great demonstration, thank you! I wanted to ask; what time of the year do you recommend scything a meadow to increase biodiversity? Thank you again for the sharing of wisdom and the beautiful scenes 🙏🌷💗✨🌸
Thank you for watching K Loewe. So glad you enjoyed it. Traditionally the hay was cut mid to late summer, as I remember as a child we were helping with the hay stacks in August. Grass can be cut more than once though and each time the grass content will improve and there will be more flowers as the seeds fall. xx
@@DanusIrishHerbGarden What an idyllic scene of your childhood, I hope one day to give it to my own children! :) And thank you so much for your response!! It helps so much !