New Classes in Annual Show

Annual Produce and Flower Show - 9th Sept

Only 5 weeks to go until our show and I hope you are all getting an idea of what to pout in the different classes.

Two new exciting classes that should interest floral art exhibitors.  Section 4 Floral Arrangement Class 69 and Section 6 Children’s Class 87.  These two classes call for:  A Flower Palette. Seven blooms, no more than two blooms of any one cultivar, no foliage. Staged on a palette provided by the NLHS.

The full Show Schedule can be downloaded here or a copy can be obtained from the Store.  https://www.northlincolnhorticulturalsociety.co.uk/annual-show

 

I look forward to seeing plenty of exhibits in these classes.

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Autumn Onion ,Shallot, Garlic and Broad Bean Order

Each year our Society provide us with onions, shallots, garlic and Broad Beans, and Kings Seeds at substantially reduced prices.  
 
This year’s selection of winter onions sets and shallots include ‘Senshyu’ an easy to grow yellow semi-globe onion with a superb taste and Autumn Winter; along with ‘Blood Red’ onions which have rich crimson outer skins and round generous bulbs.  These onions can be eaten raw or roasted but are also versatile enough that they can be picked early as a salad onion.  
The onions come in a weight of 250grams which is equivalent to approximately 60 individual sets at a cost of £1.00
 
Our selection of shallot is ‘Red Sun.’  It is arguably the best of all red shallots. Producing good yields of crisp, white fleshed bulbs of excellent flavour for cooking, salads or for pickling. Bulbs have long storage potential.  The shallots come in a weight of 500grams equivalent to around 12 individual sets at a cost of £1.80.
 
Those wishing to take advantage of this offer on onions and shallots should complete the attached form and return to either the Store or on-line to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..  Closing date for orders is 29th July.
 
Cultural notes on onions and shallots, essentially for the guidance of new growers and as a refresher for those more experienced. Follow this link:  https://www.northlincolnhorticulturalsociety.co.uk/articles and scroll down to onions and shallots.
 
M Reynolds

Allotment Survey

Allotmenteers needed by a Phd student at Sheffield University for a survey over a period of time.  If interested pleas download the details.

Allotment and Garden Magazine

The latest edition of Allotment and Garden Magazine can be accessed by clicking on this link ALG 2 2023

 

There are some excellent articles - enjoy a good read.

 

Plant Sale

Plant Sale - 6th May

 

This year’s Plant Sale will take place at ‘The Store’ on 6th May between 0900 - 1130 hours.

Plenty of plants available including:

7/8 varieties of Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Courgettes, numerous brassicas, melons, French and Runner Beans.

All plants at very reasonable prices and the more popular plants sell very quickly so come early to avoid disappointment. 

 

NLHS AGM - TALK ON POTATOES

Stop Press

NLHS - AGM 7:30pm

An Evening Talk by Gavin Towers
Potatoes
All you need to produce a good crop of this staple vegetable.

Buffet

Immediately after the NLHS AGM
Wednesday 5th April, 8pm
at Castle Ward Working Men’s Club, Kingsley Street, Lincoln, LN1 3JN.

Allotment and Leisure Gardener 1/23

The National Allotment Society's magazine Allotment and Leisure Gardener 1/23 can be accessed by following this link:  https://online.flipbuilder.com/cwao/vpwd/

There are some excellent articles ranging from biodiversity, growing cabbages, composting to the Kings plot which is always worth a read.

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