Show Schedule Local Produce Show, Sat 15 August RHS Garden Rosemoor, Devon In Partnership with Great Torrington Horticultural Society rhs.org.uk/rosemoor RHS Registered Charity No: 222879/SC038262
Vegetable Section Class 1 5 Potatoes - White 2 5 Potatoes - Coloured 3 6 Runner Beans - with stalks attached 4 6 Dwarf French Beans - with stalks attached 5 6 Broad Beans 6 3 Carrots 7 3 Onions - Trimmed & Tied 8 6 Pods of Peas - with stalks attached 9 A Pair of Courgettes - not exceeding 15cm length 10 9 Shallots - Trimmed & Tied 11 A Pair of Cucumbers - Greenhouse Grown 12 A Pair of Cucumbers - Outdoor Grown 13 A Pair of Lettuce - with roots 14 A Pair of Cabbages 15 3 Beetroot 16 6 Tomatoes - with fresh calyces (stalks) attached 17 12 Tomatoes - Cherry - with calyces (stalks) attached 18 4 Parsley Sprigs 19 Any other veg not listed above 20 Tray of 5 Different Vegetables - max size 76cm x 60cm Prizes, Vouchers -1st : 6 ; 2nd : 4 ; 3rd : 2 Special Vegetable Section For these classes there can only be one winner! 21 Longest Runner Bean 22 Longest Cucumber 23 Longest Rhubarb 24 Heaviest Onion 25 Funniest Shaped Vegetable
Flower Section Class 26 1 Rose - Large Flower - Hybrid Tea 27 3 Roses - Cluster Flower (Floribunda) 28 5 Stems of Sweet Peas 29 3 Stems of Gladioli 30 3 Dahlia blooms 31 3 Hydrangea blooms 32 3 Marigolds - African 33 5 Marigolds - French 34 1 Vase of Mixed Annuals 35 1 Vase of Mixed Perennials 36 1 Vase of Mixed Garden Flowers Potted Plants Exhibitor must have owned the plant for a minimum of 6 months. Pot size not exceeding 20cm 37 1 Orchid 38 1 Foliage Pot Plant 39 1 Flowering Pot Plant 40 1 Cactus 41 1 Succulent Floral Art All arrangements to be judged from the front. 42 Red Queen - An arrangement using red as the overarching theme. Overall size not to exceed 46cm x 46cm x 46cm. 43 Tea Party - An arrangement in a tea cup. Overall size not to exceed 23cm x 23cm x 30cm. 44 Mad Hatter - An arrangement incorporating a Hat. Overall size not to exceed 60cm x 60cm x 60cm. 45 Wonderland - An arrangement inspired by the 150th anniversary of Alice s Adventures in Wonderland. Overall size not to exceed 60cm x 60cm x height unlimited.
Home Baking & Preserves Recycled glass jars acceptable with either a new lid or cellophane Class 46 Victoria Sandwich - any recipe - not exceeding 20cm in diameter 47 A Sweet Cake made using home-grown vegetables - e.g. Carrot, Beetroot, Courgette - not exceeding 20cm in diameter 48 4 Shortbread Biscuits 49 4 Savoury Scones - any recipe 50 3 Sausage Rolls - short crust pastry 51 Jar of Strawberry Jam 52 Jar of any other fruit Jam 53 Jar of sweet or savoury Jelly 54 Jar of Chutney - any variety 55 6 Home produced Eggs - any colour Craftwork 56 A Wood Turned Item 57 A Wood Carved Item 58 A Knitted item of Clothing 59 A Crocheted item of Homeware 60 A Hank of hand-spun Wool, either natural or dyed 61 A Drawing - pencil, charcoal, pen or pastel - maximum size A3; excl frame 62 Painting - any medium maxium size A3; excl frame 63 A Beaded Item - including Jewellery 64 An item of craft for the Garden 65 A Terrarium 66 A Decoupage item 67 A Patchwork cushion 68 An item of Embroidery 69 A Paper Sculpture - e.g. origami, papier mache 70 A Washi Taped item 71 Re-cycled, Re-claimed, Re-loved
Fruit Section Apples may be shown ripe or unripe, all other fruit must be ripe Class 72 4 Dessert Apples 73 4 Cooking Apples 74 4 Plums 75 9 Raspberries with stems 76 Blueberries shown on the stem 77 Dish of any other fruit not listed above Photography Section Can be in colour or black and white, unmounted and not to exceed 25cm x 20cm 78 The North Devon Coastline 79 Insect(s) 80 My favourite flower 81 British summertime Prizes Vouchers for RHS Rosemoor Gift Shop and Plant Centre will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. These will be as follows: 1st : 3 ; 2nd : 2 ; 3rd : 1 unless otherwise stated. A Dartington Crystal Trophy will be awarded to the exhibitor with the highest number of points overall, their name will also be engraved on the in-house trophy displayed in Rosemoor s Reading Room. There will be a special prize awarded to the novice exhibitor with the most points, please indicate on the entry form if you are a novice. All prizes will be presented at 4pm in the Terrace Marquee.
Show Rules 1) There is no fee to enter any of the classes and admission to the garden is free for exhibitors. 2) One entry per person per class. 3)All exhibits must be staged between 2pm and 5pm on 14 August or from 8am on the day of the show. No exhibit to be removed from the show before 4pm. 4) Judging will commence at 10am and the Marquee will open to the public and exhibitors at approx. 11.30am after judging. 5) Competitors must provide own vases, trays, dishes etc. 6) The Judges decision is final. 7) Exhibits must be the property of the Exhibitor. 8) Number of Exhibits - no more or less than the number of plants, flowers, fruit or vegetables stated in the Schedule may be shown. 9) Any exhibit that is not in accordance with the Schedule will be marked NAS (not as schedule) and disqualified. 10) All exhibits and personal property will be at the risk of the exhibitors and RHS Garden Rosemoor will not be liable for compensation for loss or damage. 11) We reserve the right to refuse any entry without reason or explanation. 12) Prizes may be withheld or modified if the exhibit is considered unworthy of the prize. 13) Novice means you have never entered a show before. Entry forms to be returned by Wednesday 12 August to Rosemoor Events, RHS Garden Rosemoor, Great Torrington, Devon EX38 8PH The Show will be conducted in accordance with the rules and standards contained in The Royal Horticultural Society Show Handbook revised 2008, except where, under this schedule, they obviously do not apply.
Great Torrington Horticultural Society We are very grateful for the help and support of Great Torrington Horticultural Society and are pleased to offer members free entry to Rosemoor on the show day on production of a valid membership card. Children There is a seperate competition for our younger visitors, to get them invovled, growing and creating! Please find the Children s Schedule enclosed or in the Foyer at Rosemoor. Good Luck and Get Growing! If you would like any help or advice on how to get the best out of your garden or allotment please see our website rhs.org.uk/gardening
Rosemoor Local Produce Show Entry Form Please continue on a separate sheet if necessary Class Number Description of Class Name...Novice Y / N Address...... Telephone Number... Email Address... Entry forms to be returned no later than Wednesday 12 August. Return Forms to Rosemoor Events, RHS Garden Rosemoor, Great Torrington, Devon EX38 8PH Images RHS