Competitions for 2026
Open to members and to children in the village.
All entries to be sent to bethersden.gardeners@gmail.com or either secretary
Spring Photography
Take a photo capturing the ‘Essence of Spring’ in 2026. Entries by 29th March. Include one sentence as a title or caption. Winners will be announced at the Spring Show. Size: 6”x4”, uncropped (original aspect).
Potato in a Bucket
Potatoes will be available at the Ploughman’s Lunch, or afterwards.
- Grow your spud in a builder’s bucket with holes (max 14L).
- By 5th July, e-mail or text the weight along with one photo of the potato growing in its bucket, and one photo of the crop on the scales.
- The winner will be announced at the Summer Show.
Grow a plant from a plug
Who can grow the prettiest flowering plant from a tiny plug?
Collect your plug plant from the Spring Show and grow it on. Bring it to the Summer Show. Public Vote.