There was a time when seasons meant more than new clothing ranges and TV series. In episode 14 of his on-going eco-conscious ‘Growing’ series, Fergal Smith heads out for a quick splash at his local break before meeting up with the all Ireland scythe champions in the hope of keeping some of Ireland’s traditional hay-making and cropping methods alive. A sure sign that autumn and the North Atlantic’s new season of groundswells can’t be far off now.