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Polytunnels & Electric Fans
Polytunnels have undoubtedly become part and parcel of the show scene for some years now and where would we be
Exhibition Shallots
Keeping a careful eye on the development and growth pattern of the shallot is essential for well shaped bulbs and
Early Planting of Celery + Onions
Celery is frost tender so some protection is usually necessary when planting as early as I did, but living here
Phenomenal Growth in all the Vegetables
From now on there will be some phenomenal growth in all the vegetables for the show bench, particularly those that
Protective Covers for Root Vegetables – Part 1
What a difference protective covers makes to growing vegetables to the highest quality, we all know how good the leeks
Protective Covers for Root Vegetables – Part 2
Last week I discussed how well the root vegetables were growing under polythene covers and this week I intend to
Converting the Raised Bed for Trench Celery
To produce a good quality trench celery for the show bench doesn’t mean that you actually grow it in trenches
Visiting other Gardens and preparing for the Showing Season
Towards the middle of June I had the good fortune of being able to attend an open day at John
Wisley Summer Fruit & Vegetable Competition + Large Exhibition Onions
The standards at Wisley were excellent, particularly for so early in the growing season. There were however some really top
Height of the Showing Season
After writing this article I shall be going straight out into the garden to make a start on harvesting some