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Re-structuring the Back Garden
The beds were three courses of concrete blocks above soil
Any other kind of vegetable not mentioned in the schedule
Many shows throughout the country have a class for “Any other kind of vegetable not mentioned in their schedule” and
Cleanliness in the Exhibition Garden
It’s important that all the beds in the garden whether they be onion, leeks, carrots, parsnips etc. are well and
Avoiding Celery Heart Rot
For the past few years celery has been one vegetable that I have failed to exhibit at any of the
Potato Growing in Polythene Pots and Bags
Three varieties were planted, Kestrel, Mona Lisa and Winston and they grew away almost immediately with very strong haulms. As
Weight of Onions for different Shows
The art of knowing when to pull the onions is important so that when they have completely dried up, they
Planning for Next Year – Onion Beds
It may appear to be early days yet for planning for next year but time will soon catch up as
Do’s and Dont’s for Exhibitors
We are now probably right in the middle of showing and many of us will be travelling up and down
Up-dating the RHS Show Handbook in readiness for the Millenium
The RHS show handbook sub committee have a very extensive task on their hands as they try and bring the
Blanch Leeks
I have to say that the dull weather we experienced throughout June certainly helped towards having a more even growth
Onions – Winning that elusive Red Card
Growing onions for exhibition is undoubtedly a fascinating hobby but the art of growing them is really only the first