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Welsh Branch Championships of the NVS 1999
There is no doubt that over the past few years
Staging Vegetables on the Show Bench – Peas
Peas are a good example of a vegetable that’s easily
Leeks and Cauliflowers
Leeks – They were planted in three beds, 16 in each one comprising of 38 of the Ivor Maces Welsh seedling and 10 of the
Up-date on the Shallots + Blanch Leeks
Can you remember the shallots that I had planted during early October last year after a conversation with a fellow exhibitor at the Shepton Mallet
Vegetables for the August and September Shows
This week will probably be one of the busiest periods of the gardening year for me as it is the week leading up to Chelsea
Short Carrots – Germination, Varieties and Pests
During late April and early May I was able to complete all my sowings of short carrots in five raised beds. Germination was very quick
“Show Perfection” Peas
“Show Perfection” is undoubtedly a high quality pea but it does tend to grow far better when it is timed for showing between July and
Parsnips and Tomatoes
My four beds for growing Parsnips were completely emptied out towards the end of October last year and a far more thorough job was carried
Polytunnels for Welsh Seedling Leeks
There’s no doubt that the introduction of the Welsh Seedling Leek by Ivor Mace a few years ago was a definite boon for all exhibitors,
Growing Quality Exhibition Celery and Onions
The variety that I shall sow will be my reselection seed of Ideal which has undoubtedly proven itself on the show benches for more years
ABC of Vegetables – Part 1
I have had numerous phone calls over the years from people who want to know which varieties are best to sow for both kitchen use
ABC of Vegetables – Part 3
This is the third in my series on the ABC of vegetables showing which varieties are best for both kitchen and for exhibition. It also