Trying out some rustic scythe techniques in the orchard. No noise, no smell, just good old fashion manual labour. The scythe is best known as the weapon of choice of the grim reaper, basically a long, curved metal blade on a wooden pole with handles. Traditionally used for mowing grass and harvesting cereal crops, the scythe has a long history in agrarian (and revolutionary) societies.December 25, 2009scythegrasstools
When wandering around the forest garden I often notice something that needs to be trimmed or weeded or a space where I could plant something. But what if the tools are back in the shed....?
Using a cheap tool belt I have assembled a collection of useful tools and accessories that frequently come in handy.
From left to right:
nested plastic plant pots hold larger seeds such as beans and lupins
