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20

Aug 2022

Last Updated: 19/08/2022
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Allotment show set to draw keen growers to Harrogate's Valley Gardens

by Vicky Carr

| 20 Aug, 2022
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The annual Harrogate District Allotment Show will see growers submit the results of their work for judging.

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The best of the Harrogate district's allotment produce will be on show in the town's Valley Gardens this weekend.

The annual Harrogate District Allotment Show will see keen growers submit the results of their hard work for judging.

Taking place for the 61st time, the event is held in the Sun Pavilion and is free to attend. Judging will be held on Sunday from 10am before the Mayor of the Borough of Harrogate, Cllr Victoria Oldham, officially opens the show.

It is organised by Harrogate and District Allotment Federation, which has 16 member allotments in its group, sharing tips and knowledge to improve their results.

Secretary Angela Dicken said:

"Entries are slightly down on last year, but I think that's to do with the weather. We will be a bit weather-hit this year, particularly because the entries had to be in 10 days ago when it was very hot.
"The entries for the flowers show have been quite badly hit. But we have still got a good selection for judging and for people to see.
"There are some people who enter every year, but we always get some new allotment holders entering too. Sometimes people think you have to be a real expert gardener to take part, but really you just need some nice veg.
"I would always encourage people to come and have a look if they are thinking of entering next year, to get an idea of what it's all about."





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As well as viewing the exhibits, visitors can buy cakes, produce, plants and books donated by plot holders from across the district. A tombola and raffle will be held, alongside stalls from local organisations and charities.

Live music will be provided from 1.30pm when Stray Horns take to the bandstand.

Produce from the show will be donated to food waste charity Resurrected Bites, while proceeds from any sales will be given to Woodlands Community Garden.