Summer Show and Social Evening

A light hearted, slightly competitive evening with something for everyone. Also featuring Hanna Claxton who will give an informal talk about the work of the Eves Hill Veg Com, followed by a Quiz.

SCHEDULE FOR THE SUMMER SHOW AND SOCIAL EVENING

TUESDAY 15th AUGUST 2017

ALL ENTRIES MUST BE HOME GROWN

FOLIAGE AND FLOWERS

F1 A selection of Shrub Foliage – 4 different shrubs, leaves only, no berries, no oasis, no supports - should be loose or hand tied in a vase

F2 Miniature flower arrangement

F3 A vase of ten flower stems – may be same species or mixed

F4 Container of Herbs – maximum of six varieties

F5 Single Specimen Flower of your choice

F6 Garden  Club  Geranium

VEGETABLES

V1 Tomatoes – 5 same variety   )

V2 Tomatoes – Mixed, 3 varieties   )

V3 French or Runner Beans – 5 same variety ) V1-V7 to be presented on a plate

V4 Potatoes – 3 same variety   )

V5 Onions or Shallots  - 3 same variety  )

V6 Selection of any three vegetables  )

V7 Soft fruit – single variety or mixed(not stoned)  ) 

V8 Best cucumber

NOVELTY

N1 Miniature garden - any shape no larger than 12" x 12" (30 cm x 30 cm)

PHOTOGRAPHY

P1 An  'Unwanted Visitor'  to your garden.   Please no bigger than A5 (approx 8” x 4”), unmounted and a maximum of two.  Please note that these will be pinned up and will have holes made in the corners.

WILDCARD

W1 Anything you are proud of and want to show to the Club - could be embroidery, craft work, knitting, collage, plant  - anything at all.

Show entries should be brought to the Town Hall between  7.15 - 7.30  pm

Plates and vases will be available

Members will pay their normal entrance fee of £1, class entry is free to members and their families

Entrance to non-members living in the Reepham area will be £2.50

 

Joe Whitehead

From Radio Norfolk’s Saturday Garden Club

Plants of the Moment

Expert advice on which plants look good at this time of year.

Also: Autumn Bag Sale Please bring surplus plants in one or more bags to be sold at 50p per bag.

It’s Christmas Party Time, starts at 7pm. 

Plus a very light-hearted talk on the history of Christmas by Simon Partridge of the How Hill Trust (NOT TO BE MISSED!)

Bob Coutts

Professional gardener of over forty years and an old favourite of ours!

Pruning

A demonstration on this, sometimes confusing, but important aspect for gardeners.