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Stephanie Hafferty
No Dig Gardening and Homesteading
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About Me
I’m Stephanie Hafferty, an award-winning organic gardening and homesteading expert, writer, and speaker with over 30 years’ experience. I share sustainable, wildlife-friendly ways to grow food all year round, design beautiful edible gardens, and make the most of every harvest with seasonal recipes and practical, thrifty living skills.
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Latest Articles From My Blog
No Dig Gardening Day Course at Hafod Walled Garden
I am looking forward to teaching a no dig gardening day course at Hafod Walled Garden on Sunday March 9th 2025. Situated on the stunning Hafod Estate, the day has been funded and costs only £35. Running from 10 - 4pm, the day will include: How to create a no dig...
Review: Genus Warm and Dry Gardening Trousers
When Genus offered to send me a pair of their Warm and Dry Gardening Trousers, I was certainly interested to try them out, but must admit that I wasn't sure whether an kitchen gardener and homesteader like myself would really need such snazzy looking trousers. I had...
Homestead update – early February
Oh my goodness, how much wild weather have we had this winter? For a while it seemed as though every few days there was another storm. Thankfully the weather forecast is looking more settled for early February, with more dry days, seasonally appropriate frost and even...
Mangelwurzel Curry Recipe
I have been growing mangelwurzels for over 27 years, mostly to make wine from the roots and use the greens, which resemble chard, in meals. This statuesque easy to grow dual purpose vegetable is delicious in all kinds of meals, and I think should be more widely grown....
Courses here at the Homestead for 2025 – a quick update
Learn how to grow your own food, self sufficient homesteading skills, permaculture and more on the courses at my homestead in Ceredigion. I am looking forward to welcoming you here in 2025. As many of you will know, I do (almost!) everything here myself and so it does...
Permaculture Calendar Review – Being of the Earth
Written by Poppy Okotcha and illustrated by Frances Whitfield, this beautiful calendar is ideal for anyone interested in sustainable living and ecological gardening. The calendar is more than just a place to write down appointments and keep a track of the days. It is...