Shows and other Events
The Association holds two shows every year, in April and August, which are both open to members and non members. Also the Association is represented at several additional events taking place in the Plympton area such as the Lamb Feast on Castle Green, the Ridgeway Fayre, Community Council events, the Stannator’s Investiture, quiz nights and other activities as and when they occur.
The Spring Show will be held on Saturday 21st March at Harewood House. Schedules will be available from January. Please contact Debbie Swane, email debbieswane@sky.com
Section One - Daffodils
Max of two entries per person in each “one vase” class)
Class Trumpet Daffodil - (Division One)
1 One Vase Large Trumpet – Yellow 3 blooms
2 One Vase Large Trumpet – bi-colour 3 blooms
3 One Vase Large Trumpet – White 3 blooms
4 One Vase Large Trumpet – any colour 1 bloom
Class Large Cupped Daffodils – (Division Two)
5 One Vase Large Cup – Yellow 3 blooms
6 One Vase Large Cup – bi-colour 3 blooms
7 One Vase Large Cup – bi-colour, petals white 3 blooms
8 One Vase Large Cup – White, petals white 3 blooms
9 One Vase Large Cup, any 1 bloom
Class Small Cupped Daffodils – (Division Three)
10 One Vase Small Cup – bi-colour 3 blooms
11 One Vase Small Cup – bi-colour, petals white 3 blooms
12 One Vase Small Cup – any colour 1 bloom
Class Double Daffodils – (Division Four)
13 One Vase Double – Any Colour 3 blooms
14 One Vase Double – Any Colour 1 bloom
Class Combined Divisions
15 Three Vases Any 3 different types (separate vases) 3 blooms/vase
Class Large Pot Grown Daffodils
16 One Large Pot Trumpet (D1) Unlimited blooms
17 One Large Pot Large Cup (D2) Unlimited blooms
18 One Large Pot Small Cup (D3) Unlimited blooms
19 One Large Pot Double (D4) Unlimited blooms
20 One Large Pot Any other (type or division) Unlimited blooms
(For classes 16-20 a Large Pot must not exceed 12” /300mm) external dia.
Class Miscellaneous Daffodils (Any other Form/Division than those above)
22 One Vase Multi-headed 3 stems
23 One Vase Miniature yellow or bi-colour 3 blooms
24 One Vase Any variety (other than D1 – D4) 3 stems or blooms
25 One Vase Multi Headed 1 stem
26 One Vase Miniature 1 stem
27 One Vase Any Variety (other than D1 – D4) 1 stem
28 One Vase Any Variety(s) Up to 9 stems
Class Combined Exhibits
29 Three Vases 3 different varieties other than D1 – D4 3 blooms/vase
Section 2 – General Flowers
(A maximum of two entries per exhibitor in class 34 - 47)
Class
34 One Vase Single Tulip 1 bloom
35 One Vase Double Tulip 1 bloom
36 One Vase Other Tulip 1 bloom
37 One Vase Snow Drops 3 stems
38 One Vase Camellias, any varieties 3 blooms
39 In a cup (provided) Camellia – any cultivar 1 bloom
40 One Vase Cut Polyanthus 3 stems
41 One Vase Fritillary 3 stems
42 One Vase Grape Hyacinth (Muscari) 7 stems
43 One Vase Wallflowers 3 stems
44 One Vase Azalea or Rhododendron 3 stems
45 One Vase Flowering Shrubs 3 stems
46 One Vase Foliage Shrubs 3 stems
47 One Vase Any Other Exhibit Unlimited
48 On a board Six Polyanthus / Primrose Six (1 entry only)
(A single entry only per exhibitor in classes 49 – 59)
49 One Large Pot Hyacinths, any colour Unlimited
50 One Large Pot Single Tulips Unlimited
51 One Large Pot Double Tulips Unlimited
52 One Large Pot Any Combination of Spring Bulbs Unlimited
53 One Large Pot Polyanthus Unlimited
54 One Large Pot Primrose Unlimited
55 One Large Pot Azalea Unlimited
56 One Large Pot Camellia or Rhododendron Unlimited
57 One Pot Flowering Pot Plant
58 One Pot Foliage Pot Plant
59 One Pot Orchid, flowering
(For classes 49 -59 the plant pot must not exceed 12” /300mm) external dia
Section 3 – Garden Produce
(A maximum of two entries per exhibitor in classes 65 – 68) class
65 Rhubarb – Forced, best bunch 3 stalks
66 Rhubarb – Unforced, best bunch 3 stalks
67 A fresh root Vegetable Three (same variety)
68 Any other fresh vegetable One
(One entry per exhibitor in class 69)
69 0ne vase of four different herbs (named). Small bunches.
Section 4 - Floral Art (Single entry in each class per person)
75 “Carnival Time” – An exhibit demonstrating floral art skills with the emphasis on colour
and may include other natural plant material. No accessories. Space 18” (45cm) by 18”
(45cm) with unlimited height.
76 “Celebration Centrepiece” – An exhibit using Dried and Fresh material with any
natural accessories. 9” (25cm) by 9” (25cm) by 18” (45cm) overall maximum height.
77 “Magic Box” – A miniature arrangement using dried and or fresh material with natural
accessories. Maximum size. 4” (10cm) x 4” in with maximum height of 6” (15cm)
Section 5 – Domestic Science
(Single entry in each class per person)
80 Victoria Sandwich, raspberry jam filled, with a light dressing of caster sugar on top
(Tin size maximum 8” or 200mm)
81 One loaf of bread. State type and/or flavour on a simple label
82 4 decorated Cup Cakes
83 5 Fruit scones
84 1 Jar of Jam or Jelly home made since last years show
85 1 Jar of Curd less than 4 weeks old, sealed with a wax disc and cellophane
86 1 Jar of Chutney home made at least 2 months old with vinegar-resistant twist lid
87 1 Jar of Marmalade home made since last years show
88 1 (Steak or Beef) Pasty
89 1 Quiche. State type and/or flavour on simple label (see below)
90 1 Fruit Flan, flan case to be homemade State type and/or flavour on simple label
91 3 Large Sausage Rolls
Quiche: is a savory open flan consisting of pastry crust filled with eggs, milk or cream, and
cheese, meat, seafood or vegetables.
Section 6 – Photography
(Single entry in each class per person)
Class
95 “Old ways”
96 “Solitude”
97 “After the storm”
98 “Disorder”
99 “Behind the gate”
Notes: Minimum size of photograph is 6” x 4” with a maximum si Photos may be mounted on plain card, maximum 1” border size of 7" x 5"
JUNIOR SECTION
(A Single entry in each class per junior exhibitor)
Open to all children aged 4 up to 6 years
101 1 Decorated Hard-Boiled Egg in an Egg Cup
102 Paint a Vase of Flowers. Maximum size A4 paper
Junior Domestic Science
103 3 Chocolate “Crispie” Cakes
104 3 Decorated Cupcakes (to be judged on decoration only)
Open to all children aged 7 up to 11 years
105 You Stage and exhibit your 3 favourite DAFFODILS any variety. (Grown in a garden)
106 DRAW A PICTURE OF YOUR CHOICE. Maximum size A4 paper
DOMESTIC SCIENCE
107 An Easter Sponge decorated to your liking
108 3 Flapjacks
JUNIOR ENTRY FORM 2026
(CLASSES 101 – 108)
OPEN TO ALL JUNIORS, AGED 11 YEARS AND UNDER
Name ............................................................................. Age ............
Address...................................................................................................
................................................... Post Code ................. Tel :................
CLASSES ENTERED :
______________________________________________________________________________________
Total entries ...............
Notes :
1. Completed entry forms to:
Carol Penhallurick, 17 Clement Road, Plympton, Plymouth PL7 2AN
Tel 07598 954276
by not later than: 7.00 pm on Wednesday 18th March
2. No entry fees are required for Junior Classes
3. Juniors that are entering any of the Classes 101 – 108 (Aged 4 to 11 years)
may enter the Colouring Competition. Just colour in the picture of Sonic on
page 8 for the chance of a prize.
This entry form may be photocopied if further copies are required. Or contact Carol
Penhallurick as above
ADULT ENTRY FORM 2026
(CLASSES 1 – 99)
OPEN TO PGA MEMBERS AND NON-MEMBERS
WHO ARE AGED 12 YEARS AND OVER
Name .............................................................................
Tel ............
Address ...................................................................................................
.................................................…………………. Post Code .................
Member / Non - member
(Please delete as applicable)
PGA membership No (if applicable)……… If Novice Exhibitor YES / NO
Note: Novice exhibitor is someone who has never won a show place card at a PGA Show
I WISH TO ENTER THE FOLLOWING CLASSES
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Total Entries.................... Total amount entry fees .............................
( All classes 30p per entry to a maximum of £6 )
I wish to enter the classes shown above, subject to the rules of the Show Committee and agree that any of my exhibits
remaining on the show benches after 3:15 pm may be sold for Association Funds.
Signed.........................................................................
Please submit entry forms, completed and signed to:
Carol Penhallurick, 17 Clement Road, Plympton, Plymouth PL7 2AN
Tel
07598 954276. Or include all relevant information on email to carpen1948@aol.com
by not later than:
7.00 pm on Wednesday 18th March
A separate entry form is required for each exhibitor. Late entries may not be accepted.
Payment by cash or bank transfer
Name: Plympton Gardeners; Sort Code: 30-94-58; Account: 0093 0198 Ref: your surname
Spring Show Best Exhibits Categories
PGA Spring Award Best Exhibit Overall in Garden Sections classes 1-69 Daffodils & General Flowers
The Daffodil Award Best Exhibit in classes 1 - 29 All Daffodils (Judge)
G & M Hicks Award Best Exhibit in Classes 1 to 14 Daffodil Divisions (Judge)
President's Award Best Exhibit in Class 15 3 vases (Judge)
Chairman’s Award Best Exhibit in Class 29 3 vases (Judge)
Iris & Norman Lewis Award Best in Classes 34 - 59 General Flowers (Judge)
Daffodil Society Bronze Medal Best Exhibit in Daffodils
Daffodil Society Diploma Runner Up in Daffodils
Novice Daffodils Award Best Exhibit in Daffodils by a Novice
Novice General Flowers Award Best Exhibit in Gen. Flowers by a Novice PGA Certificate Award Best Exhibit in Classes 65 - 69 (Judge)
PGA Floral Art Award Best Exhibit in Floral Art Classes 75 – 77 (Judge)
Best Exhibit in Domestic Science
President’s Award
Classes 80 – 91 (Judge)
Best Exhibit in Photography
President’s Award Classes 95 – 99 (Judge) Runner-up in Photography PGA Certificate Best Junior Exhibit in Classes 101 & 102 Age 4-6
PGA Certificate Best Junior Exhibit in Classes 103 & 104 Age 4-6
Best Junior Exhibit in Classes 105 & 106 Age 7 - 11
Best Junior Exhibit in Classes 107 & 108 Aged 7 to 11 Junior (Judge)
We would like to offer our sincere thanks to the Plympton Youth Ambassador,
Grace Nicholls, for agreeing to attend and support today’s show.
OUR 77TH ANNUAL SHOW IS ON SATURDAY 15TH AUGUST 2026
Spring Show Timetable
Friday 20th March 2026 Staging of Exhibits 5:00 – 7:45pm (8:00pm close)
Saturday 21st March 2026 7:30 - 9:30am Staging of Exhibits
Judging 9;45 -12:00
Arrival of Youth Ambassador 12:00
Show Director accompanies YA on a tour of exhibits 12:05 - 12:30
Lunch for Judges and Official Guests 12:30 - 1:30
Doors open for public viewing 1:30
Official Opening by Youth Ambassador 1:40
Presentations 3:15
Exhibits claimed and removed 3:30 - 3:45
Show closes and hall cleared 4:00pm
Plympton Gardeners Association are delighted to have the continuing support of Moorland Heating as our major sponsor. Their financial contribution plays a significant part in helping to keep the show going.
