Tattenhall Annual Show September 1st.

Tattenhall Gardening Society Annual Show Sunday 1st September 2019

The weather has been awful, very wet, followed by very hot; what will have survived in the garden for the Show?

We will all be suffering the same problems , so your chance of winning could be higher!

So – Tips for showing:

• Pick flowers and especially roses a few days ahead in bud and bring them into a cool place in the house. Roses will then open a little and not be damaged by the weather.
• Pick dahlias before the petals have curved backwards and then they will last.
• The requirements for the vegetable class are that there should be identical items, same length, same colour, as much as possible. Pick beans a few days ahead and wrap in damp newspaper, this may also help flatten curling runner beans.
• The judges look for perfection, but if you can't do that there is always the amusing veg category!
• And read the schedule which clearly states the what is needed. If it doesn't meet the requirements of the schedule your entry may well not be judged!
• Or if Gardening has defeated you this year, with wind rain and floods-

• Take a photo,
• paint a picture,
• do something crafty,
• cook something delicious, still time to make jam, but use a new lid, label and date.
• take part!
• Its fun, and you can meet lots of interesting people!

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Schedules are available in The Barbour Institute and the Post Office, or you can CLICK HERE to view, download and print your own copy.