Why I wait to sow
In January there’s a real temptation to get out those seed packets and start sowing, to brighten up short dark days with the promise of new leafy life. Do resist! Here’s why I don’t start sowing seeds in January. Even though I have heat mats, grow...
An autumnal update from my no dig garden
Things are slowing down in the garden here at Ael Y Bryn, and the landscape view from my desk window is very autumnal. It’s pouring down. I’m waiting for the rain to stop so that I can harvest some greens, leeks and herbs to go with our dinner this evening...
What to sow now for harvests through winter and into spring
Late summer is like a second spring. Sow now to grow your own delicious vegetables, herbs and salads, for harvesting during the winter and next spring. I’ll explain how. Your homegrown larder This second spring gives us a great opportunity to add to our...
What to sow: Midsummer
Sow these delicious edible plants now, for cropping from late summer to next spring, to extend your harvests and fill your table with homegrown healthy food. It’s a little sad to think that once the summer solstice has passed the days are gradually getting...Stephanie Hafferty
photo by Jason Ingram
Welcome to my blog. I’m Stephanie, follow my journey as I create my homestead in rural Wales on around half an acre. Here I grow year round, and teach gardening, homesteading and food courses.
An experienced kitchen gardener, homesteader and plant-based chef, I’ve been growing my own food for decades to feed my family. I am an award winning garden and food writer, write for many publications and am currently working on my third book.
From the garden to the kitchen, explore the categories below to follow the rhythms of life on the homestead.
Publications I write for include:
