Nant-y-Bedd
Free RHS Member days
11am–5pm, Wednesday, 4 June–29 August. Pre-booking via the website is essential
About the garden
Nant-y-Bedd is a 10-acre organic garden nestled in the forested Grwyne Fawr valley, 1,200ft above sea level in the Black Mountains of Wales. Crafted over more than 40 years, the garden extends uphill into the forest and slopes gently down to the Grwyne Fawr River.
Sustainability takes centre stage at Nant-y-Bedd. There is no reliance on store-bought compost or potting mixes; instead, Sue makes her own, with compost bins constantly yielding a rich, friable product. Seeds are saved and resown, and hazel is coppiced to provide supports for runner beans and peas.
Other highlights include a rope bridge leading to a natural swimming pond, a treehouse overlooking the river (a Special Area of Conservation for salmon and otter) and in spring, a bluebell-fringed walk along the river leads into the forest. Closer to the house, visitors can find the Edible Forest Garden and the Cottage Garden.
Facilities
- Parking
- Plant sales
- Toilets
Key features
- Wildflower meadow
- Woodland
- Pond or lake
- Organic management
- Wildlife planting and features
Get involved
The Royal Horticultural Society is the UK’s leading gardening charity. We aim to enrich everyone’s life through plants, and make the UK a greener and more beautiful place.