Stephanie Hafferty
@stephaniehafferty.bsky.social
MCI Hort
Award winning garden & food writer, author
Homesteader & organic permaculture gardener
Edible garden designer
Courses/workshops/training
Event host/speaker
www.StephanieHafferty.co.uk
https://linktr.ee/StephanieHafferty
Award winning garden & food writer, author
Homesteader & organic permaculture gardener
Edible garden designer
Courses/workshops/training
Event host/speaker
www.StephanieHafferty.co.uk
https://linktr.ee/StephanieHafferty
Delighted to discover that my You Tube channel now has over 10,000 subscribers!
It's a rather homespun channel, no fancy filming or team editing it for me, but I am glad so many people like it.
www.youtube.com/@stephanieha...
It's a rather homespun channel, no fancy filming or team editing it for me, but I am glad so many people like it.
www.youtube.com/@stephanieha...
November 24, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Delighted to discover that my You Tube channel now has over 10,000 subscribers!
It's a rather homespun channel, no fancy filming or team editing it for me, but I am glad so many people like it.
www.youtube.com/@stephanieha...
It's a rather homespun channel, no fancy filming or team editing it for me, but I am glad so many people like it.
www.youtube.com/@stephanieha...
After a 6 month break, I've posted 2 new videos on my You Tube channel. There'll be more gardening & homesteading content on the channel from now on.
This one explains why I took a break
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ROy...
& this is an update from the garden
www.youtube.com/watch?v=HXC4...
This one explains why I took a break
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ROy...
& this is an update from the garden
www.youtube.com/watch?v=HXC4...
November 18, 2025 at 10:12 AM
After a 6 month break, I've posted 2 new videos on my You Tube channel. There'll be more gardening & homesteading content on the channel from now on.
This one explains why I took a break
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ROy...
& this is an update from the garden
www.youtube.com/watch?v=HXC4...
This one explains why I took a break
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ROy...
& this is an update from the garden
www.youtube.com/watch?v=HXC4...
The November issue of Kitchen Garden Magazine is in the shops now - and look who is on the cover!
What a lovely surprise.
What a lovely surprise.
October 28, 2025 at 7:36 AM
The November issue of Kitchen Garden Magazine is in the shops now - and look who is on the cover!
What a lovely surprise.
What a lovely surprise.
So excited - I’ve been shortlisted for Practical Journalist of the Year, at the prestigious Garden Media Guild Awards 2025 🤩
Results on November 21st!
I’m a regular monthly feature writer for Kitchen Garden Magazine & Amateur Gardening Magazine, and write freelance for Gardeners’ World Mag & more.
Results on November 21st!
I’m a regular monthly feature writer for Kitchen Garden Magazine & Amateur Gardening Magazine, and write freelance for Gardeners’ World Mag & more.
October 18, 2025 at 7:04 AM
So excited - I’ve been shortlisted for Practical Journalist of the Year, at the prestigious Garden Media Guild Awards 2025 🤩
Results on November 21st!
I’m a regular monthly feature writer for Kitchen Garden Magazine & Amateur Gardening Magazine, and write freelance for Gardeners’ World Mag & more.
Results on November 21st!
I’m a regular monthly feature writer for Kitchen Garden Magazine & Amateur Gardening Magazine, and write freelance for Gardeners’ World Mag & more.
Delighted to have been invited to speak at Trinity College Oxford on May 26th 2026, as part of their Gardens Season.
Do come along!
Link for tickets in comments.
Do come along!
Link for tickets in comments.
October 6, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Delighted to have been invited to speak at Trinity College Oxford on May 26th 2026, as part of their Gardens Season.
Do come along!
Link for tickets in comments.
Do come along!
Link for tickets in comments.
What to sow in October 🌱
A list of some of the edibles you can sow now, undercover in polytunnels etc & also outside.
Outdoor sowings will benefit from crop protection if the weather is cold, stormy, very wet
A list of some of the edibles you can sow now, undercover in polytunnels etc & also outside.
Outdoor sowings will benefit from crop protection if the weather is cold, stormy, very wet
October 5, 2025 at 10:35 AM
What to sow in October 🌱
A list of some of the edibles you can sow now, undercover in polytunnels etc & also outside.
Outdoor sowings will benefit from crop protection if the weather is cold, stormy, very wet
A list of some of the edibles you can sow now, undercover in polytunnels etc & also outside.
Outdoor sowings will benefit from crop protection if the weather is cold, stormy, very wet
🍂 Homestead harvests - late September 🥙
Some of the fruit, veg & herbs growing here on my plot on a hill in west Wales. Some outside, others such as the watermelon and aubergines in polytunnels. Sloes foraged down my lane.
Food for dinners this week & preserving for meals throughout the winter
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Some of the fruit, veg & herbs growing here on my plot on a hill in west Wales. Some outside, others such as the watermelon and aubergines in polytunnels. Sloes foraged down my lane.
Food for dinners this week & preserving for meals throughout the winter
🌱
September 29, 2025 at 12:41 PM
🍂 Homestead harvests - late September 🥙
Some of the fruit, veg & herbs growing here on my plot on a hill in west Wales. Some outside, others such as the watermelon and aubergines in polytunnels. Sloes foraged down my lane.
Food for dinners this week & preserving for meals throughout the winter
🌱
Some of the fruit, veg & herbs growing here on my plot on a hill in west Wales. Some outside, others such as the watermelon and aubergines in polytunnels. Sloes foraged down my lane.
Food for dinners this week & preserving for meals throughout the winter
🌱
Looking forward to attending the All Things Fungi festival this weekend, in Sussex.
I'm thrilled to be part of a superb line up of speakers at the event, including Merlin Sheldrake.
There's also music, art, fungi forays, workshops and much more.
www.allthingsfungi.co.uk
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I'm thrilled to be part of a superb line up of speakers at the event, including Merlin Sheldrake.
There's also music, art, fungi forays, workshops and much more.
www.allthingsfungi.co.uk
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September 11, 2025 at 5:46 AM
Looking forward to attending the All Things Fungi festival this weekend, in Sussex.
I'm thrilled to be part of a superb line up of speakers at the event, including Merlin Sheldrake.
There's also music, art, fungi forays, workshops and much more.
www.allthingsfungi.co.uk
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I'm thrilled to be part of a superb line up of speakers at the event, including Merlin Sheldrake.
There's also music, art, fungi forays, workshops and much more.
www.allthingsfungi.co.uk
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🌿 New on the Dalefoot blog 🌿
The second permaculture ethic: People Care.
From joyful moments of self-care to inspiring ways of supporting our neighbours and communities, I share practical tips and reflections on how we can all live more connected, caring lives.
🔗
tinyurl.com/4nujuzmh
The second permaculture ethic: People Care.
From joyful moments of self-care to inspiring ways of supporting our neighbours and communities, I share practical tips and reflections on how we can all live more connected, caring lives.
🔗
tinyurl.com/4nujuzmh
August 11, 2025 at 4:52 PM
🌿 New on the Dalefoot blog 🌿
The second permaculture ethic: People Care.
From joyful moments of self-care to inspiring ways of supporting our neighbours and communities, I share practical tips and reflections on how we can all live more connected, caring lives.
🔗
tinyurl.com/4nujuzmh
The second permaculture ethic: People Care.
From joyful moments of self-care to inspiring ways of supporting our neighbours and communities, I share practical tips and reflections on how we can all live more connected, caring lives.
🔗
tinyurl.com/4nujuzmh
Looking forward to hosting workshops here at the homestead in September & October, and travelling to some fantastic shows to give talks and run workshops and demos!
If you are attending BBC Gardeners' World Autumn Fair, All Things Fungi or Harrogate Autumn Flower Show do come and say hello.
If you are attending BBC Gardeners' World Autumn Fair, All Things Fungi or Harrogate Autumn Flower Show do come and say hello.
August 1, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Looking forward to hosting workshops here at the homestead in September & October, and travelling to some fantastic shows to give talks and run workshops and demos!
If you are attending BBC Gardeners' World Autumn Fair, All Things Fungi or Harrogate Autumn Flower Show do come and say hello.
If you are attending BBC Gardeners' World Autumn Fair, All Things Fungi or Harrogate Autumn Flower Show do come and say hello.
Read my seasonal Jobs for the Month in the latest issue of Kitchen Garden Magazine!
In the shops now
In the shops now
It's OUT, OUT! The August issue of Kitchen Garden Magazine is hitting doormats and shops as we type... Packed with advice, money-saving tips and great features. Get yours now!
August 1, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Read my seasonal Jobs for the Month in the latest issue of Kitchen Garden Magazine!
In the shops now
In the shops now
A blog about my friend Sara, who died on June 21st. Some thoughts about her, and our friendship.
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My friend Sara Venn - Stephanie Hafferty
Remembering my good friend Sara Venn, who sadly died at the summer solstice after a long illness with cancer.
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July 13, 2025 at 3:12 PM
A blog about my friend Sara, who died on June 21st. Some thoughts about her, and our friendship.
nodighome.com/2025/07/13/m...
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Breakfast this morning - I fancied a treat and we have so many raspberries just now.
Homemade waffles including our duck eggs, fresh homegrown raspberries and 🍁 maple syrup. Yum.
What do you like to put on waffles?
Homemade waffles including our duck eggs, fresh homegrown raspberries and 🍁 maple syrup. Yum.
What do you like to put on waffles?
June 24, 2025 at 8:16 AM
Breakfast this morning - I fancied a treat and we have so many raspberries just now.
Homemade waffles including our duck eggs, fresh homegrown raspberries and 🍁 maple syrup. Yum.
What do you like to put on waffles?
Homemade waffles including our duck eggs, fresh homegrown raspberries and 🍁 maple syrup. Yum.
What do you like to put on waffles?
My son Ruairi (pictured), a mycologist, was part of this exciting study into how air pollution affects life below the soil.
Learn more in the post ⬇️
Learn more in the post ⬇️
#CleanAirDay is Thursday!
🌍 How does air pollution affect nature below-ground and its recovery? Learn more: jncc.gov.uk/our-work/air...
@rbgkew.bsky.social @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social @ect-uk.bsky.social @naturalengland.bsky.social @nhm-london.bsky.social
🌍 How does air pollution affect nature below-ground and its recovery? Learn more: jncc.gov.uk/our-work/air...
@rbgkew.bsky.social @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social @ect-uk.bsky.social @naturalengland.bsky.social @nhm-london.bsky.social
June 19, 2025 at 4:33 PM
My son Ruairi (pictured), a mycologist, was part of this exciting study into how air pollution affects life below the soil.
Learn more in the post ⬇️
Learn more in the post ⬇️
Having realised that the pixies do not come at night to do the housework, and with a long list of writing and editing work to do today as well as the chores, I decided to make a hearty breakfast.
🥚The ducks are laying with enthusiasm so this was made with recycled slugs!!🦆
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🥚The ducks are laying with enthusiasm so this was made with recycled slugs!!🦆
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June 14, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Having realised that the pixies do not come at night to do the housework, and with a long list of writing and editing work to do today as well as the chores, I decided to make a hearty breakfast.
🥚The ducks are laying with enthusiasm so this was made with recycled slugs!!🦆
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🥚The ducks are laying with enthusiasm so this was made with recycled slugs!!🦆
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A new post on my blog. After discussing these issues with friends who run small businesses, I decided to write about how we can help support small businesses without spending any money (+ few cheap ways to support too).
If I've missed anything out, please let me know
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If I've missed anything out, please let me know
nodighome.com/2025/06/07/h...
How to support small businesses for free - Stephanie Hafferty
Ten ways to support small businesses for free, five ways to help support them for a little money and why we need small businesses!
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June 7, 2025 at 5:04 PM
A new post on my blog. After discussing these issues with friends who run small businesses, I decided to write about how we can help support small businesses without spending any money (+ few cheap ways to support too).
If I've missed anything out, please let me know
nodighome.com/2025/06/07/h...
If I've missed anything out, please let me know
nodighome.com/2025/06/07/h...
I've started a newsletter on Substack - this is my very first post so it's an introduction to me, something about what I do and what the newsletter will be about.
There'll be regular posts, and it would be lovely if you'd like to subscribe
open.substack.com/pub/stephani...
There'll be regular posts, and it would be lovely if you'd like to subscribe
open.substack.com/pub/stephani...
My first substack post
an introduction
open.substack.com
June 6, 2025 at 4:45 PM
I've started a newsletter on Substack - this is my very first post so it's an introduction to me, something about what I do and what the newsletter will be about.
There'll be regular posts, and it would be lovely if you'd like to subscribe
open.substack.com/pub/stephani...
There'll be regular posts, and it would be lovely if you'd like to subscribe
open.substack.com/pub/stephani...
Looking forward to attending mycologist Max Mudie's talk at Crai Village Hall on June 9th.
Tickets on the door - only £3
Max is the co-founder of the All Things Fungi Festival: www.allthingsfungi.co.uk
Tickets on the door - only £3
Max is the co-founder of the All Things Fungi Festival: www.allthingsfungi.co.uk
May 30, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Looking forward to attending mycologist Max Mudie's talk at Crai Village Hall on June 9th.
Tickets on the door - only £3
Max is the co-founder of the All Things Fungi Festival: www.allthingsfungi.co.uk
Tickets on the door - only £3
Max is the co-founder of the All Things Fungi Festival: www.allthingsfungi.co.uk
I made a short You Tube video about the Potato Tower and also a couple of other ways that I am growing spuds in containers 🌱
I've also got potatoes in the ground, but have run out of space!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQde...
I've also got potatoes in the ground, but have run out of space!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQde...
How to make a Potato Grow Tower
YouTube video by Stephanie Hafferty
www.youtube.com
May 18, 2025 at 7:36 AM
I made a short You Tube video about the Potato Tower and also a couple of other ways that I am growing spuds in containers 🌱
I've also got potatoes in the ground, but have run out of space!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQde...
I've also got potatoes in the ground, but have run out of space!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQde...
New video on my You Tube channel, filmed in mid-April but only just managed to edit it due to the busy-ness of life!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=PAhu...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=PAhu...
Mid April Homestead Tour
YouTube video by Stephanie Hafferty
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May 12, 2025 at 6:41 AM
New video on my You Tube channel, filmed in mid-April but only just managed to edit it due to the busy-ness of life!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=PAhu...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=PAhu...
It's National Plant Health Week!
Read my blog to find out what it's all about, and what you can do to join in 🌱
nodighome.com/2025/05/06/n...
Read my blog to find out what it's all about, and what you can do to join in 🌱
nodighome.com/2025/05/06/n...
National Plant Health Week - Stephanie Hafferty
National Plant Health Week is a week every year which focuses on raising public awareness of how to keep our plants healthy
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May 6, 2025 at 11:32 AM
It's National Plant Health Week!
Read my blog to find out what it's all about, and what you can do to join in 🌱
nodighome.com/2025/05/06/n...
Read my blog to find out what it's all about, and what you can do to join in 🌱
nodighome.com/2025/05/06/n...
On the blog - a review of Becky Searle's marvellous new book: Grow a New Garden 🌱
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Grow a New Garden - book review - Stephanie Hafferty
Grow a New Garden by Becky Searle book review: a fantastic guide for anyone wanting to create a vibrant, healthy garden, whatever size space.
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May 4, 2025 at 4:10 PM
On the blog - a review of Becky Searle's marvellous new book: Grow a New Garden 🌱
nodighome.com/2025/05/04/g...
nodighome.com/2025/05/04/g...
Lovely review of my talk earlier this week, in the Powys Country Times
www.countytimes.co.uk/news/2509969...
www.countytimes.co.uk/news/2509969...
Llanidloes gardening club members inspired by expert's innovative advice
Llanidloes gardening enthusiasts were inspired by an evening with gardening expert Stephanie Hafferty.
www.countytimes.co.uk
April 20, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Lovely review of my talk earlier this week, in the Powys Country Times
www.countytimes.co.uk/news/2509969...
www.countytimes.co.uk/news/2509969...
I've been trying out the Stihl ASA 20 Cordless Secateurs for a couple of months here in the garden, and here is my review:
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ASA 20 Cordless Secateurs by Stihl review - Stephanie Hafferty
A review of Stihl ASA 20 Cordless Secateurs, which I put through their paces in my half acre garden in Wales
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April 17, 2025 at 4:19 PM
I've been trying out the Stihl ASA 20 Cordless Secateurs for a couple of months here in the garden, and here is my review:
nodighome.com/2025/04/17/a...
nodighome.com/2025/04/17/a...
The step over apple trees are blossoming. These trees are trained so that the grow low enough to step over, making them ideal for small spaces, or the edges of veg beds. They produce flowers for pollinators, fruit for us, and don’t shade out the other plants growing in the bed.
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April 17, 2025 at 6:03 AM
The step over apple trees are blossoming. These trees are trained so that the grow low enough to step over, making them ideal for small spaces, or the edges of veg beds. They produce flowers for pollinators, fruit for us, and don’t shade out the other plants growing in the bed.
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