Skip to product information
Grass is Greener
  • Grass is Greener
  • Mountain and green meadow with houses lit up by morning sun
Grass is Greener

Grass is Greener

Thurgau, Switzerland

In some places the grass really is greener. In Switzerland, hay season runs from June to October - during which farmers cut, dry and store grass as winter feed for livestock. Reaching the most remote pastures takes immense effort and intricate knowledge, built over centuries of tradition.

Many fields contribute to conservation and biodiversity through wildflower growth. The government pays farmers special subsidies to harvest their hay after a certain date - ensuring blossoming season has past depending on the ecological classification of the land.

Many alpine fields are too steep to operate heavy machinery on, in which case the traditional act of 'Wildheuen' is done by hand. Farmers and seasonal labourers work their way along steep hillsides, collecting the dry grass in large nets called 'Pinggel'. Historically, these used to be transported back to the valley on sledges - today, technological advances allow helicopters to carry up to 1 tonne of hay per minute.
$55.00

Free shipping

Image Specifications

The print you will receive is true to the full-size first product photograph. On the second product image the wall art has been set in scene for inspiration, which may have slightly distorted the image.
Product Specifications

Print
Matte Paper 235gsm

Additional Border (if selected)
A1 - 6cm / A2 - 4cm / A3 - 3cm / A4 - 2cm

Frame (if selected)
crafted from high quality sustainable Australian timber - 4cm depth / 2cm face reveal

Overall Product Size
Print (no border): stated in brackets during selection - true to A1-A4 dimensions
Print (with border):stated in brackets during selection - borders are added to the selected image size, increasing the overall print size by 2x border in each direction
Frame: adds 2cm in each direction to print size - with or without border
Manufacturing

We collaborate with local print & frame shops to support their business, minimize shipping distances and maximise sustainability.
Our frames are made from high-quality Australian timber.
Free Shipping

Production
Products are individually handled and crafted to order. They will be shipped within 7-14 business days of receiving the order.

Shipping
Free Australia-wide shipping within 7 business days, with metro areas typically experiencing faster delivery than non-metro areas.
Return policy

We hope you enjoy displaying your art as much as we did making it. If this isn't the case, please get in touch so we can do our best to find a solution.

Please note:

As all personalised prints are crafted to order, they cannot be returned. Please ensure you have made the correct measurements and calculations in preparation for decorating your space. If you are unsure or have any further questions, please reach out to info@scenic-science.com before you place your order.

In the case of damage incurred during shipping, please contact us immediately. A description and pictures of the damage will help assess the situation and let us resolve the issue.
Subject Sources & Reading

Wild hay making – a fascinating Swiss tradition | About Switzerland - https://www.aboutswitzerland.eda.admin.ch/en/wild-hay-making-a-fascinating-swiss-tradition (7 July 2026)
The effect of result-based agri-environmental payments on biodiversity: Evidence from Switzerland | American Journal of Agricultural Economics - https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/ajae.12512 (7 July 2026)

Keep meandering

Explore more of the world.