UPCOMING EVENTS AT THE RHYDLEWIS GARDENING CLUB––TALKS, VISITS, SHOWS, PLANT SALE

 

RHYDLEWIS & DISTRICT GARDENING CLUB CLUB 

GARDDIO RHYDLEWIS A’R CYLCH 

UP-COMING EVENTS TO ENJOY

TALK THIS WEEK:

THE NO-DIG METHOD 

 WEDNESDAY 30th APRIL, 7.30pm 

Rhydlewis Village Hall 

Come and enjoy Stephanie Hafferty’s talk on how to  garden without using your spade! Stephanie has appeared on Gardener’s World and writes for gardening magazines. As this is such an interesting and special event, please do bring your friends and relations. You can find more about her, and her dedication to no-dig gardening at https://nodighome.com.  PLEASE NOTE THIS IS ON A WEDNESDAY EVENING. 

Everyone welcome at our talks, visits, workshops, socials. Entry: members free – £3.00 visitors. Raffle and refreshments-

FFD: contact Nina Milton 07962781146 Email: ninahare00@googlemail.com.  

 BANK HOLIDAY SATURDAY 3rd MAY 2025 10am to 4pm

THE FLOWER MEADOW

LLAIN MANAL, PENRHEWPAL SA445QH 

presents

The GREEN THUMB HORTICULTURAL DAY

RHYDLEWIS GARDENING CLUB WILL BE THERE WITH OUR PLANT SALE STALL; PLEASE COME AND SUPPORT US; BRING YOUR DONATIONS AND GRAB THE BARGAINS!

PRIZE DRAW WINNER REVEALED AT 3PM

Tuesday July 29th GARDEN VISIT 3pm

MEMBERS GO FREE 

TO OUR SUMMER GARDEN VISIT!

RHYDLEWIS GARDENING CLUB is offering free entrance to members wishing to go on the garden visit to Dyffryn Fernant Gardens this year. 

Christina Shand gave us such an interesting talk last year –

BETWEEN A BOG AND A HARD ROCK – about how she was inspired to  create her garden. 

The Garden Visit this year will allow members to see these special and highly regarded gardens. But she has recently had to raise her entrance fee to £10 pp. So,  to allow all members to be able to enjoy her gardens, we are going to subsidise the entry fee. 

These lovely gardens are at; Llanychaer, Fishguard SA65 9SP the Gardens are signed from the A487, 3 miles east of Fishguard and the Grid Reference is SM 994 371. We will be organising car shares and lifts for those in need of one. 

There is a Library, where coffee & hot drinks are available, so if it is a nice day, do also bring a picnic (which can be eaten in the library).   Further details from  Nina Milton 07962781146 

Email: ninahare00@googlemail.com.   

NB: MEMBERS CAN JOIN AT ANY TIME

SPRING COLOURS BLOOM AT RHYDLEWIS GARDENING SHOW.

There was a definite Spring like atmosphere at Rhydlewis  when the Rhydlewis and District Gardening club held its annual Spring show at the end of March

Judges Bob and Rannveig Wallis were kept very busy assessing all the entries in flower, art and crafts and cookery sections. The entries kept coming including some new classes in the schedule which proved to be very popular. The kitchen was busy with customers requiring refreshments and a table was laden with raffle prizes. The club would like to mention Catherine at Only Pets and Horses of Horeb for their generous donation of a large box of fat balls to keep our feathered friends happy.

Awards:

Floral winner of classes 1-17 (most points) 

                                                                Erica Knight

The Derrick and Barbara Callow Memorial Award for best exhibit from classes 1-14 

                                                                Joy Wason

Artisan Award for most points in classes 18-32 

            Carrie Davies, Sophie Heath and Sue de Villiers

Best exhibit in Class 15 The Pam Hufferdine Trophy 

                                                                Nina Milton.

Principal results…

1.Single daffodil yellow div 1 1^st. Dilys Davies, 2^nd Dilys Davies

2. Single daffodil bi coloured div.1 1^st Vice Taylor 2^nd Carrie Davies

3. Large or small cupped Narcissus Div 2 and 3 1^st Anne Tod 2^nd Nina Milton and Jane Puddephatt

4. Double Narcissus/Daffs  Div 2 and 3  1^st Erica Knight 2^nd Nina Milton

5. Narcissus any other Div 5-12 1^St Linda Ashworth 2^nd Nina Milton

6. Bowl of bulbs in bloom  1^st / 2^nd Nina Milton

7. Vase of spring flowers  1^st Joy Wason 2^nd Jenny Archibald

8. Tulips 1^st. – 2^nd Nina Milton

9. Camellia 1 bloom 1^st Gary Soltys 2^nd Carrie Davies

10. Flowering plant in pot 1^st Sophie Heath 2^nd Gary Soltys

11. Flowering tree or shrub 1^st Jenny Archibald 2^nd Gary Soltys

12. Dish of floating hellebore heads 1^st Dilys Davies 2^nd Erica Knight

13. Posy of Primula 1^st Carrie Davies 2^nd Gary Soltys

14. A vase of decorative foliage 1^st Erica Knight

15. Club members only Bowl of tulips 1^st Nina Milton 2^nd Erica Knight

16. A tablecentrepiece with candles 1^st Joy Wason

17. Floral arrangement in recycled container 1^st Joy Wason

18. A decorated pebble 1^st Carrie Davies 2^nd Sophie Heath

19. A scene of a river photo 1^st Sue Davis 1^st Jo weir 2^nd Erica Knight

20. A single flower painting any medium 1^st Ruth Potter 2^nd Jo Weir

21. Decorated egg 1^st Georgia Heath22. Handmade patchwork article 1^st Carrie Davies 2^nd Sue de Villiers

23. An easter bunny face mask made from a paper plate 1^st Georgia Heath

24. An article of turned or carved wood 1^st Bob Ashworth 2^nd Bob Ashworth

25. An Owl made of any medium 1^st Sue de Villiers 2^nd Erica Knight

26. A lavender bag 1^st Sue de Villiers 2^nd Sue de Villiers

27. 2 decorated Weetabix 1^st Viv Priday 2^nd Linda Ashworth

1 Jam filled swiss roll 1^st Sophie Heath

29 A gingerbread man no entries

30. 1 Frittata 1^st Sophie Heath 2^nd Sophie Heath

31. A jar of Jam

                                                                                                            32. A jar of Marmalade 1^st Carrie Davies 2^nd Nina Milton

And don't forget:

 

STEPHANIE HAFFERTY’S 

NO-DIG METHOD 

WEDNESDAY 30th APRIL, 7.30pm 

Rhydlewis Village Hall 

Come and enjoy Stephanie Hafferty’s talk on how to garden without using your spade! Stephanie has appeared on Gardener’s World and w rites for gardening magazines. You can find more about her, and her dedicationn to no-dig gardening at:   https://nodighome.com. 

Everyone is welcome at our talks, visits, workshops, socials. 

Entry: members free – £3.00 visitors. Raffle and refreshments

FFD: contact Nina Milton 07962781146 Email: ninahare00@googlemail.com.   

THE SPRING SHOW

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

SPRING SHOW

TUESDAY 25st MARCH 2025

RHYDLEWIS VILLAGE HALL

STAGING FROM 3.15pm UNTIL 5.15pm

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)

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

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

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

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

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

Bowl or pot of Bulbs in Bloom - any one variety

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

Tulips - 3 stems, one variety

Camellia 1 bloom

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

Flowering Tree or Shrub - cut spray from one variety

Dish of Floa.ng Hellebore Heads

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

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

CLUB MEMBERS ONLY

A pot of Tulips, grown from bulbs supplied last autumn

FLORAL ART

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

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

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

mounted or unmounted

A Decorated Egg (any size)

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

An Easter Bunny-face Mask made from a paper plate

An ar.cle of turned or carved wood

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

A Lavender Bag

2 Decorated Weetabix

HOMECRAFT

1 Jam-filled Swiss roll

A Gingerbread Man

1 Frigata

A Jar of Jam

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!

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!