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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
“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
ABC of Vegetables – Part 4
This is the fourth and final part in my series on the ABC of vegetables showing which varieties are best for both kitchen and exhibition.
High Quality Potatoes
If you want to have a go at some very early shows or even just to make your next door neighbour green with envy, it’s
Not according to Plan!
This is the time of year when all the best laid out plans can sometimes go completely astray with no real indication either of what
Coming to the End of the Growing Season
The small onions for the under eight ounces class have now all been harvested and are currently sitting on fine saw dust in a wooden