Comments - Scythes, The Cutting Edge of Power Down - Transition Whatcom2024-03-28T18:25:49Zhttps://transitionwhatcom.ning.com/events/comment/feed?attachedTo=2723460%3AEvent%3A2269&xn_auth=noOh the beauty of hand tools!…tag:transitionwhatcom.ning.com,2009-06-07:2723460:Comment:23252009-06-07T22:46:50.976ZHeather Khttps://transitionwhatcom.ning.com/profile/HeatherK
Oh the beauty of hand tools!<br />
We used a scythe to build our soil tilth years ago when cutting the cover crop.<br />
Now our soil is rich & deep!<br />
A book on topic is:<br />
The Scythe Book (Mowing Hay, Cutting Weeds, & harvesting Small Grains with Hand Tools) by David Tresemer IsBN 0-938670-00<br />
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I will miss the demonstation but hope to swing by after my town commmittment hopefully before sundown....I'll bring my empty compost tea bucket in case there is any extra in the batch brewing. :-)<br />
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Oh the beauty of hand tools!<br />
We used a scythe to build our soil tilth years ago when cutting the cover crop.<br />
Now our soil is rich & deep!<br />
A book on topic is:<br />
The Scythe Book (Mowing Hay, Cutting Weeds, & harvesting Small Grains with Hand Tools) by David Tresemer IsBN 0-938670-00<br />
<br />
I will miss the demonstation but hope to swing by after my town commmittment hopefully before sundown....I'll bring my empty compost tea bucket in case there is any extra in the batch brewing. :-)<br />
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Right now I'm brewing up a batch of comfrey, horsetail, charcoal-bunny mix, compost, & earthworm castings with some kelp.<br />
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Brian, do you have a favorite brand of a hand-pumped backpack foliar sprayer?<br />
I'm considering a SOLO. Thanks Brian, I like the way…tag:transitionwhatcom.ning.com,2009-06-07:2723460:Comment:23072009-06-07T14:44:00.851ZAngela MacLeodhttps://transitionwhatcom.ning.com/profile/AngelaMacLeod
Thanks Brian, I like the way you write up these things. Clear, concise, fun and welcoming.<br />
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Angela
Thanks Brian, I like the way you write up these things. Clear, concise, fun and welcoming.<br />
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Angela Thank you for the invite, Bri…tag:transitionwhatcom.ning.com,2009-06-07:2723460:Comment:22902009-06-07T05:41:28.825ZCyndy Sheldonhttps://transitionwhatcom.ning.com/profile/CyndySheldon
Thank you for the invite, Brian. I so enjoyed visiting your farm last week! I won't be able to be there on Tuesday as I'll be in Seattle all day. Cyndy
Thank you for the invite, Brian. I so enjoyed visiting your farm last week! I won't be able to be there on Tuesday as I'll be in Seattle all day. Cyndy Oh, got it, never mind ;) 3-7…tag:transitionwhatcom.ning.com,2009-06-07:2723460:Comment:22832009-06-07T02:19:52.240ZGinger Kennellhttps://transitionwhatcom.ning.com/profile/GingerKennell
Oh, got it, never mind ;) 3-7<br />
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Ginger
Oh, got it, never mind ;) 3-7<br />
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Ginger What time will the event begi…tag:transitionwhatcom.ning.com,2009-06-07:2723460:Comment:22812009-06-07T02:18:57.106ZGinger Kennellhttps://transitionwhatcom.ning.com/profile/GingerKennell
What time will the event begin?<br />
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Ginger
What time will the event begin?<br />
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Ginger