come together to harvest each farm collectively. Pooling time and effort was more effective. I think it maybe made the work more social too - and involved everyone, either in the fields or kitchen. Your research is really interesting 🙂 (2/2)

It might be worth looking at the term "meitheal" too. More related to Irish dúchas than Scottish dúthchas. And more event based if youre looking at learning commonalities or scaffolded learning. Historically, when harvesting crops was very labour intensive, a number of families would... (1/2)

Great list, Martin, can you add me please? And @miclibraries.bsky.social Thanks!

I did Jenny, and they were perfectly timed 😊