Stephanie Hafferty – organic no-dig gardening expert, homesteader and freelance writer
I am an award winning author, sustainability, garden and food writer, homesteader, garden designer, educator and keynote speaker.
An acknowledged grow your own expert, I have been growing food year round for my family for over 30 years and professionally for 18 years, including creating edible gardens for private estates and restaurants.
I’ve been writing for publications nationally and internationally for over 15 years. A qualified teacher, every year I give talks, workshops and presentations at events across the UK and internationally (including Kew Gardens, Trinity College Oxford, RHS Chelsea, RHS Hampton Court, BBC Gardeners’ World Live, Harrogate Autumn Flower Show).
Monty Don:“Well, that’s inspiring. I think everybody, even if we’ve grown vegetables all our lives, can learn something from that.” (about my work, featured on BBC Gardeners’ World, 2022)
Please contact me to discuss a commission, a talk or workshop, or to book me for your event.
Named as one of the top 100 Influential Women in Horticulture 2025 (Hort News)
Listed as one of the Top Gardening Influencers in the UK and Internationally
Work with me
Find out more about the services I offer via these links.
Freelance Writing and Books – my writing work and commissions
Gardening and Homesteading Talks and Workshops – to book me for your group or event
Garden Design and Consultancy – in person and online edible gardens
Working with Brands – to discuss a collaboration with brands and businesses
Book and Product Reviews – I review books, and products from relevant brands
Judging products, books, events etc – awards I have judged include Garden Media Guild Awards, Soil Association/BOOM Awards, Guild of Food Writers Awards, Grow Your Own Awards at GLEE, plus categories for events and shows.
Memberships
I am a member of:
The Garden Media Guild
The Guild of Food Writers
Chartered Institute of Horticulture
Society of Authors
Ambassador for the Herb Society.
Social media:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephaniehafferty/
You Tube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@stephaniehaffertyhomesteading
Facebook page: Stephanie Hafferty
My Facebook Group: No Dig Gardening – undug (over 32,700 members)