* Spring has sprung, the grass has riz'
Spring on the Kapiti Coast is settling in and the mowing around and about is becoming more frequent.
At this time of the year we are all blowing out the cobwebs of winter and trying to find our rhythm again.
Trying to remember how we were honing our blades at the end of last season when we all thought we had it all figured out. Don't worry it will all come back.
If you do need to talk to someone about it all or are trying to figure out where its all going wrong feel free to contact me and I'll do all I can to help.
Ross's workshop went really well and now N.Z. has a few more re-invigorated scythers all keen to put their new skills into practice.
It is our goal to nurture the scything community in NZ, share knowledge and skills and promote this amazing tool and all its potential to play a part in supporting us as we care for the land that we call home.
John Valentine
This tool of the past is fast becoming the tool of the future.
All over the world people are turning away from the noisy, fuel burning weedeaters and lawnmowers and taking up the scythe.
Faster than a weedeater and less cost to buy and run, the scythe is healthier for your body, your mind, and the Planet.
The Schroeckenfux factory in Austria have been making scythes since 1540 and now I have them available to buy, brand new here in New Zealand.
I have everything you need to get you mowing
- Blades for trimming for around the tricky bits, to full size field blades for bringing in the hay and options for the heavier clearing and blackberries etc.
- Wooden Snaths (handles) made of Swiss ash are available in three sizes, Metal snaths for heavier jobs in two sizes.
- A full range of sharpening options to suit your mowing needs and skill set.
We also can help out with on-going instruction and advice and permanent contact with the greater world of scything.
(Yes I know that the photo on the left is still Ross. He is still part of ScythesNZ and we are still benefiting from his years of hard work supporting the community so he will stay there for a bit longer. Cheers Ross)
John Valentine.
