Lots of people coming to look and say " well we could enter next year"
The French although initially bemused seemed to be getting the idea and sadly many were just arriving as we were packing up to leave.
Many French including Jean Donies explained that opening the Salon at 2 pm was too early, it is the time for a nap / sieste So next year we must consider opening later and staying open longer.
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| Those red onions must have been polished Glynis! whatever they won a first in show. Photo taken after the judging and before the crowds were let back in. |
Special words of praise go to Terri Tippett who transported lots of her beautiful plants to decorate the show( search for her in the TAG search, her plants are so healthy, if you are a keen gardener you need to know about her)
Thanks to the team who brought it all together and the men who volunteered to help move tables.
Thanks to all the judges who worked together so well and made such good choices. I won two firsts and a second for my flowers.
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| Lots of beautiful flowers |
In the cakes and jams section sweeping all the other competition away was Val Hughes who won no less than nine first or seconds.
Lorna and Brian Green together took so many prizes in the gardening and art section that they were looking at one point like being overall show winners, but in the end that accolade went to Ross from Caylus.
Ross Keightley who grows big vegetables and and has written books about it, also grows stunning vegetables and it would have been hard to beat some of his entries.
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| As they start to come, lots to admire. |
I am " dog tired" tonight and just wish the lively dogs were the same. Malc is asleep in the chair and once I have fed outside pets and checked water buckets I am sure to follow him.
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| Ross being presented the winner's cup by Jean Donies from Le Jardin de Quercy, with Malc aiding proceedings |
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