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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
Growing Your Own Vegetables – Exhibiting
Believe me there is nothing more enjoyable and satisfying than growing your own vegetables and then having a go with them at your local show.
The Top Growers in the Country
There is no doubt that the top growers of Vegetables in this country have got to where they are because they have one thing in
Growing Your Own Vegetables – Saving Seeds
Get free seed from your own vegetable plot and it’s not as difficult as you might think. However before you rush headlong into it, there
Polytunnels & Heated Greenhouses
The use of Polytunnels, heated greenhouses and the use of re selected seed as well as the newer F1 hybrid varieties have all certainly contributed
Growing Your Own Vegetables – Problem Weeds
Weeds can be so invasive and devastating in the vegetable garden, indeed it is often the one reason why people don”t bother to continue growing
Leeks, Peas and Celery
It’s time to think ahead slightly to next year, particularly if you are going to produce your own leeks from pips, bulbils or grass. Towards
Tullamore Show – Southern Ireland
On the 11th August I was over in Southern Ireland judging their biggest one day show at Tullamore. It was two years ago that I
Prize Winners at the Welsh Championships
The Welsh Championships, which were held over the August Bank holiday weekend, proved to be a truly fantastic show. I was quite amazed at how
Harrogate Autumn Show 2002
What a superb show the Harrogate Autumn really is, a treasure for all keen gardeners and the competition on the vegetable side was something to
Newent Onion Fayre
After judging the Newent Show last year I persuaded the committee to alter the schedule somewhat and introduce leeks, chives, spring onions and Garlic to