The big cut

Not a great Spring for the meadow - cold, damp, few insects, lots of grass - but maybe there has been good flower germination for next year.
The knapweed is in bloom, and the yellow rattle is seeding - time to cut.

A full day's scything and the deed is done

Also at the back

Next door neighbour Dan helps spread the hay for drying

And the farmer stores it in his barn, for the later delight of his cows - the best hay in Aeschlen!