Meet Steph Hafferty at the Gardening Club in April

Greetings Gardeners!

We're all looking forward to meeting Steph Hafferty and hearing her gardening talk on Wednesday 30th April at 7.30pm in the Rhydlewis Hall. 

Stephanie Hafferty is an award winning garden writer, organic gardener, edible garden designer, food writer and educator, using self sufficiency skills. She has over 30 years practical experience of growing her own food year round.

She shows people how to' grow their own year' round, affordably, whatever the growing space, using wildlife friendly no dig methods – and shares ideas for what to do with all of those harvests!

A leading authority in the UK on no dig gardening, she has grown her own for over three decades and worked as a professional no dig kitchen gardener and designer for over 15 years.

In March 2021 Stephanie moved

 from Somerset to Cellen just outside Lampeter. She started a new productive homestead on just under half an acre. This abundant, productive garden was created almost entirely on her own. 

She runs courses and workshops from her homestead and we're really excited to
have her coming to Rhydlewis. 

Put the date in your diary;

PLEASE NOTE this meeting is on WEDNESDAY EVENING 30th April. 

Take look at her wonderful website here; 

https://nodighome.com/talks-workshops/

SPRING SHOW TUESDAY 25st MARCH 2025. THE SCHEDULE

CLWB GARDDIO RHYDLEWIS A’R CYLCH RHYDLEWIS AND DISTRICT GARDENING CLUB

SPRING SHOW

TUESDAY 25st MARCH 2025

RHYDLEWIS VILLAGE HALL

STAGING FROM 3.45pm UNTIL 5.45pm

SHOW OPENS AT 7.30pm RAFFLE AND REFRESHMENTS

(Donations for raffle greatly appreciated)

AUCTION OF DONATED EXHIBITS

For further information please contact Nina Milton on 01239 851096 or the Show Secretary on 01238 851070

THE SCHEDULE

FLOWERS

(see divisions at end of schedule)

1. Single Daffodil - 3 blooms, 1 variety, all yellow (Div 1)

2. Single Daffodil - 3 blooms, 1 variety (Div 1)

3. Large or small-cupped Narcissus - 3 blooms, one variety (Divs 2 and 3)

4. Double Narcissus (including Daffodils) - 3 stems, one variety (Div 4)

5. Narcissus - any other - 3 stems, 1 variety (Divs 5 to 12)

6. Bowl or pot of Bulbs in Bloom - any one variety

7. Vase of Spring Flowers - not more than 6 varie.es

8. Tulips - 3 stems, one variety

9. Camellia 1 bloom

10. Flowering Plant in a pot - under 24ins (60cms) high, including pot

11. Flowering Tree or Shrub - cut spray from one variety

12. Dish of Floa.ng Hellebore Heads

13. A posy of Primula (including primrose, polyanthus, cowslip etc.)

14. A Vase or Container of Decora.ve Foliage – not more than 8 varie.es

    CLUB MEMBERS ONLY

15. A pot of Tulips, grown from bulbs supplied last autumn

    FLORAL ART

16. A table centerpiece incorpora.ng at least one candle - not to exceed 12ins (30cms) overall

17. A floral arrangement in a recycled container: size op.onal

(Categories 16 and 17 can include non-plant accessories, fruit, vegetables and purchased plant items)

ART, CRAFT & PHOTOGRAPHY

18. A Decorated Pebble

19. ‘Scene of a River’ - a photograph not exceeding 12 x 18ins (30 x 46cms) -– can be framed, mounted or

unmounted

20. ‘A Single Flower’ Pain.ng in any medium not exceeding 12 x 18ins (30 x 46cms — can be framed,

    mounted or unmounted

21. A Decorated Egg (any size)

22. A Handmade Patchwork Ar.cle (any medium, any size)

23. An Easter Bunny-face Mask made from a paper plate

24. An ar.cle of turned or carved wood

25. An Owl made from any medium (not exceeding 18” 46cms in height)

26. A Lavender Bag

27. 2 Decorated Weetabix

HOMECRAFT

28. 1 Jam-filled Swiss roll

29. A Gingerbread Man

30. 1 Frigata

31. A Jar of Jam

32. A Jar of Marmalade

ADVICE

Please ensure all exhibits conform to schedule requirements.

RHS NARCISSUS CLASS Divisions  For Flower Schedule Entries 1 to 5:

Division 1 - One flower per stem with the trumpet as long as, or longer than petals

Divisions 2 & 3 - One flower per stem with the trumpet shorter than petals

Division 4 - Includes ALL doubles – one or more flowers per stem

Divisions 5 to 12 – Includes; Triandrus, Cyclamineus, Jonquilla, Tazetta, Poeticus, Bulbocodium, Collar, Papillon and all other daffodil 

Display each entry to it's best within the guidelines Follow the guidelines for size and number very carefully to avoid disqualification. 

FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS 

Flowers and other arrangement items can be purchased or home-grown. Follow the height and/or width rules carefully. Be sure to reflect the theme.  Judging will focus on the aesthetic of the arrangement and quality of the natural ‘ingredients’.

ARTS AND CRAFTS

Display each entry to its best within the guidelines

Follow the guidelines for size and number very carefully to avoid disqualification. 

Ensure the art and craft items are newly made, preferably especially for the show.

CHILDREN'S ENTRIES. 

We encourage children's exhibits in all classes, but the child must have been actively involve in the growing or making of the exhibit in the 60 day period mention above (where appropriate). Children's entries will be judged alongside without favour, but there will be a small 'prize' for all under 15 entries.

HOMECRAFTS

Jar of Marmalade ––  any fruit in a one lb  jar. Seal with paper seal and a cellophane cover and rubber band. No lids. Labelling: only the contents of the jar should be on the label (i.e. SEVILLE MARMALADE)

All cakes, sweets, etc: choose your own recipe to be judged alongside others. Display prettily on your own chinaware (although plates and dishes are available from the kitchen area) 

BRINGING YOUR EXHIBITS TO BE STAGED

Bring your  exhibits ready to be staged during STAGING FROM 3.45pm UNTIL 5.45pm

There's a side table you can 'dump' your exhibits on while putting them in the correct places. 

See the show secretary (just inside the door ) to book in prior to staging your exhibits. 

There will be help from stewards with the exhibiting. 

The hall will be cleared at 5.45 pm prompt to allow judging to commence.

Exhibitors are then allowed in with general public at 7.30pm

Good Luck Everyone – look forward to seeing you on the day!

RHYDLEWIS AND DISTRICT GARDENING CLUB PROGRAMME 2025

CLWB GARDDIO 

RHYDLEWIS A’R CYLCH

RHYDLEWIS AND DISTRICT GARDENING CLUB

PROGRAMME

2025

Tuesday February 25th  7.30pm

Discussion: “GRAFTING FROM SCRATCH”

I’m sure that we all graft in the garden, but this discussion, led by member Mark Jones, will look at grafting your own fruit trees, especially apple trees, with a quick look at grafting roses too.  This  popular discussion meeting is where we get ‘hands on’ with a gardening subject 

Tuesday March 25th  7.30pm

 SPRING SHOW 

Celebrating the flowers of spring and handicrafts created over the winter months. Schedule available on the blog site and as a hard copy. Bring your exhibits from to the hall from 3.30 pm to 5.30 pm, before judging begins. Show starts at 7.30pm.

Wednesday April 30th  7.30pm

TALK: THE NO-DIG METHOD

Stephanie Hafferty’s garden has appeared on Gardener’s World and she also writes for gardening magazines. You can find more about her, and her dedication to no-dig gardening at https://nodighome.com. PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE OF DAY TO WEDNESDAY

Tuesday May 27th from 7.30pm

TALK: “INCREASE THE FLAVOUR OF YOUR HOME GROWN CROPS”

Darren Shipp from Bedwen Plants will talk to us about this interesting subject, with a particular focus on tomato plants, he will bring young plants for sale, and as always we’ll have our raffle and refreshments. 

Tuesday June 24th from 6pm

SUMMER PARTY

We always have a lovely time at our summer party, no matter where we meet. As always, members can bring friends and partners and please bring a dish for the table and a bottle of whatever you’d like to drink. Further details of venue nearer the date.

Tuesday July 29th GARDEN VISIT

Meeting at 3pm at the garden. 

We will be meeting at Dyffryn Fernant Gardens near Fishguard, where Christina Shand, who gave us such an interesting talk last year –  BETWEEN A BOG AND A HARD ROCK –  was inspired to  create her garden. Further details including how to get there nearer the date.

Tuesday August 26th  

Staging  from 3pm Open from 7.30pm

RHYDLEWIS GARDENING CLUB PRODUCE & FLOWER SHOW

Anyone can enter with their flowers, produce, home baking and arts and crafts, but non-members will incur a small charge.After judging the show will be open (free of charge)to the public Auction and raffle. Do come to enjoy the fun and refreshments. Further details and show schedule will be available from the beginning of May. 

Tuesday September 30th, 7.30pm

WORKSHOP  — CHAIR YOGA

Sharon Henshall, who regularly teaches chair yoga and other yoga techniques, will be with us. She will start off by introducing Chair Yoga and explaining its benefit to those who garden regularly. There will then be a 'join-in session’, Sharon taking us for a Chair Yoga session. If you are a bit achy after your gardening, this might be just the thing, but Sharon doesn’t expect everyone to  be able to fully join in; as usual come and enjoy the evening with raffle and refreshments.

Tuesday October 28th, 7.30pm

Ponds building, planting and managing 

A talk by Richard Bramley of Farmyard Nurseries, who says, ‘this talk hopefully smoothes the way to maintaining a healthy well-balanced water garden’.

Tuesday November 25th, 7.30pm

WINTER SOCIAL EVENING

By popular request, we will compete the year with a festive meeting. Wine and nibbles will be provided by the club, but do feel free to bring your own contributions to make this a great evening where we can relax and chat about gardening and anything else! 

Tuesday January 27th 2026 7.30pm

AGM 

Please come along and be an active part of the annual general meeting of your gardening club. The committee is re-elected and any issues about the cub can be discussed. Please bring your subscription fee of £10. New members welcome. Refreshments will be available during the meeting, with time to chat after the business is concluded