[Jamie Butterworth]

Brand new!

This year there will be a veg show,  this post is really just to let you know whats coming, it will be just like your local show only virtual, and we can keep each other updated on how everything is going and any stories to tell along the way The list of rules for the show can be found below

It will consist of several categories which will be decided and announced at a later date, they will be very typical to any local show, so you know what to expect. We want as many people to enter as possible and its the taking part that counts, just take a picture of your veg and enter it into the show, there is nothing to lose

Heres a list of rules for the virtual shows:

1) You must have at least 50 genuine posts,
2) You may enter one picture into each competition
3) After the competition closes voting will open for one week only, everyone will get the opportunity to vote for one entry.
4) The winner will be chosen by the entry which has the most votes when voting closes.
5) Sorry, but strictly no professionals or show growers for each class, however, if you only professionally grow for a few classes, feel free to enter any of the other classes.
6) Strictly no edited photos to be entered.
7) Finally, remember its a bit of fun, good luck!

I'd just like to say thanks to the moderators for allowing this

WATCH THIS SPACE

[Iain@JBA]

I would like to enter this but rule 5 says I am not allowed.

Why exclude show growers from a veg show? I think you should maybe drop the rule and get people to join in.

What I would say is that you can't photoshop your pictures

I like the idea of this and hope it takes off.

[Ice]

It's only a bit of fun Ian.  As a non show grower I wouldn't want to enter anything if I knew I would be up against the experts.  Much like our photo competition is not open to professional photographers.

[Aunt Sally]

As Ice says.  It's just a bit of fun for us amateur veg growers, so rule 5 will stay.  There are no prizes.  Just big grins

I would agree that no "photo adjustments" should be allowed.  Perhaps you'd like to add that rule Jamie

I'm sure there could be classes that you could enter that are not potatoes Iain or do you grow other veg to show too ?

[Jamie Butterworth]

As Ice says.  It's just a bit of fun for us amateur veg growers, so rule 5 will stay.  There are no prizes.  Just big grins

I would agree that no "photo adjustments" should be allowed.  Perhaps you'd like to add that rule Jamie

I'm sure there could be classes that you could enter that are not potatoes Iain or do you grow other veg to show too ?

I'll add no 'photo adjustments' as a rule Well spotted Ian

Sorry Ian but like Ice and Aunt Sally say, its a bit of fun for us amateur growers, sorry mate, but there will be plenty of classes for you to enter other than potatoes

[Iain@JBA]

I will have to take up growing carrots

[Salmo]

How are we defining show growers? Does that mean that if I enter my local village show I cannot enter?

[Jamie Butterworth]

How are we defining show growers? Does that mean that if I enter my local village show I cannot enter?

You can enter

Its just we dont want professional show growers entering as it wouldnt be fair on everyone else

We want it to be like a local show

[Aunt Sally]

If you show in a category in a local show you can't show in the same ones here.

It's just meant to be a bit of fun for our members who don't normally go in for showing.

[gazzawill]

what do you class as  a professional show grower

im not a professional but  ive  won alot of shows
that meen  i  cant  enter

[joyfull]

If you show in a category in a local show you can't show in the same ones here.

It's just meant to be a bit of fun for our members who don't normally go in for showing.

If you read the post by Aunt Sally (which is the one just above your post) it explains what is meant by show grower 

[Jamie Butterworth]

Right then, heres the list of categories, if anyone has anyone they think should be added just let me know

- Tray of 3 carrots,
- Tray of 5 potatoes,
- Tray of 9 runner or french bean pods
- Tray of 3 onions,
- Tray of 5 best veg,
- Tray of 9 pea pods with one open,
- Tray of 5 tomatoes.
- Tray of mixed Veg (Any Veg allowed)

How do these sound to everyone?



(edit to remove open pod bit from the bean pod tray)

[Salmo]

I enter a lot of classes in my local village show. Part for a bit of fun, part to support the show. Sometimes I win but mostly I don't.

If this cuts me and many others like me out of the competition then this forum will be the losers.

There are plenty go to a show and say "I have some at home that would have beaten them"

Or do they?

[robbodaveuk]

It appears to me that something started by Jamie as a bit of fun for non show growers on here is starting to get out of hand and causing a little friction. Maybe Auntie would allow a competition along the same lines for people who do show and let one of you show growers organise it.

  Robbo.

[skyelass]

oh well I might have a chance with the tatties! lol Peas with pods open...hmmmm.. my problem is that it might be an empty pod! Last time I grew peas none made it to the house. lol