THERE is discussion in our local village horticultural society about the name, and whether it should be changed to ‘Garden Club’ – becoming less intimidating to those new to growing their own.
The Annual Summer Show Schedule is also getting a makeover, with some of the younger committee members asking why we need so many classes for onions: four onions autumn sown, ripened and tops turned over and tied; four onions with leaves loosely tied in a bunch; four onions maximum size 6cm (2.5in) ring with leaves loosely tied in a bunch; a bunch of nine spring onions – not to mention more classes for shallots.
This story is from the January 15, 2022 edition of Amateur Gardening.
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