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 Summer Show for 2026  will be held on Saturday August 15th at Harewood House. Schedules will be available from June. Please contact Debbie Swane, email  debbieswane@sky.com

PLYMPTON    GARDENERS

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77th Open Annual Show

HAREWOOD HOUSE, PLYMPTON

Saturday 15th August 2026

SHOW OPENS FOR GENERAL VIEWING AT 1.00 PM

OFFICIAL OPENING at 1.10 pm.

by

PLYMPTON STANNATOR

Lloyd Hills

Accompanied by the Plympton Youth Ambassador: Easter Garrett

CLASSES INCLUDE: FLOWERS, FRUIT & VEGETABLES, DOMESTIC SCIENCE, FLORAL ART

HANDICRAFTS, PHOTOGRAPHY

Sale of plants & quality second hand goods, various competitions & refreshments.

Hamper Raffle

Admission £1.00

ENQUIRIES: Show Secretary – Debbie Swane - 07565 960971 plymptongardeners.com

VEGETABLES & FRUIT (Classes 1 – 49)

• 3 Potatoes, white, of any
• 3 Potatoes, coloured, of any
• Combination Potatoes – 3 White & 3 Coloured, any shape 04 3 Onions, exhibition - over 250gm, trimmed and tied.

05                    3 Onions - 250gm or less, trimmed and tied. 06           10 Shallots,exhibition, tied.

• 12 Shallots pickling, (able to pass through 30mm ring)
• Combination Onions – 2 over 250g, 2 under 250g, 5 exhibition Shallots
• 3 Garlic Bulbs with dried stem of at least 25mm (Not elephant or giant garlic)
• 2 Leeks
• 2 Parsnips, tops trimmed to approx
• 3 Carrots, long pointed cultivar, tops trimmed to approx
• 3 Carrots, other than long pointed, tops trimmed to approx
• 2 Beetroot, globe or cylindrical, tops trimmed to approx
• Combination Roots – 2 varieties of above, quantities as above (Classes 11 – 14)
• 6 Runner Beans - stalks
• 6 Dwarf Beans - stalks
• 6 Pods of Peas, stalk
• 5 Tomatoes, ordinary (60mm diameter - approx)
• 3 Tomatoes, large fruited “Beefsteak“ (75mm diameter minimum)
• 9 Tomatoes, small fruited, “Cherry“ (35mm diameter – or under)
• 5 Non-Red Tomatoes, cherry/plum cultivars (Not Green)
• 1 Truss, any variety, no fruits missing (66% or 2/3 Ripe Tomatoes)
• A pair of Cucumbers, grown under
• 3 Capsicums – Sweet or Bell Peppers, any colour (not chilli peppers)
• A pair of Vegetable squashes, 38 cm long or 50 cm round (Not courgettes).
• 2
• 3 Stalks of Rhubarb, natural, leaf blades trimmed to
• A pair of vegetables not mentioned in the
• “My Herb Garden” – at least 5 different Culinary Herbs (named) displayed attractively and imaginatively for best visual effect 30cm wide x 30cm deep.
• Novelty class, the most unusual shaped (Winner only, no points)
• 1 Longest Runner Bean. (Winner only, no points)
• Heaviest three potatoes, weighed together (Winner only, no points)
• A collection of 6 different (table width x 18”)
• NVS Plaque - Not awarded this year
• 4 Dessert Apples stalks
• 4 Culinary Apples stalks
• 1 Dish of 12 Blackberries, shown with
• 4 Pears stalks
• 1 Dish of 5 Stone Fruits, one (Plum, Cherry, etc.)
• 5 Figs
• 1 Dish of 12 soft fruit (not blackberries) shown with stalks
• 1 punnet, bowl, dish, Currants, Blueberries, hybrids (e.g. Jostaberry, ) not less than 115g and not more than 180g, 1 variety only
• Any other fruit, please request quantity when entering
• Basket of Fruit, collection of at least 3 kinds to be displayed attractively in a basket

GENERAL FLOWERS   (Classes 50 – 79)

• A selection of grasses, 1 vase arranged for

• 6 Pansies on a board, 10" x 8".
• 6 Fuchsia heads, single, on a board, 10" x 8"
• 6 Fuchsia heads, double, on a board, 10" x 8"

79 3 vases, (A Collection) one cultivar in each vase, three different varieties. The quantities of stems required in each vase are as shown in classes above.

Please Note:

If Blooms are large and could topple over, please use three separate vases tied with a piece of twine, i.e. Hydrangeas, etc.

POT PLANTS   (Classes 80 – 88)

Please Note: The maximum size of pot is either 8” (200mm) or 12” (300mm) and the plant in the pot must not be more than 450 – 600mm diameter at any point. (This covers the number of exhibits for available space reasons). Please contact show secretary if you feel slightly larger could be considered.

DAHLIAS (Classes 95 – 110)

110     Collection – 3 Vases of Dahlias, choose any 3 from those following;

1 vase, 3 blooms, large decorative / large semi-cactus 1 vase, 3 blooms, medium decorative

1 vase, 3 blooms, medium cactus/semi cactus 1 vase, 3 blooms, small decorative

1 vase, 3 blooms, small cactus/semi cactus 1 vase, 3 blooms, small ball

1 vase, 3 miniatures, cactus/semi cactus and or ball or decorative 1 vase, 5 pompom

HANDICRAFTS (Classes 115 – 130)

Excluding items previously exhibited in PGA shows.

Textile Art Classes

Entries to be created with any combination of textiles, threads, fibre, yarn, paint, dye, beads and other textile embellishments.

• A wall hanging inspired by gardening work or produce, size 20” x 14” (can be folded to this size)
• A 3D decorative item (Not cushion)
• A decorated box

Quilting

• A quilted cushion
• A quilted item max. size 20” x 14” (can be folded to this size)

Embroidery

• One Embroidery exhibit - size 20” x 14” (can be folded to this size)
• An embroidered bag

Knitting & Crochet

• One Crochet exhibit (not to include knitting) size 20” x 14” (can be folded to this size)
• One hand knitted exhibit, size 20” x 14” (can be folded to this size)

Art Work

• One Painting - oil, acrylic or watercolour - 20" x 14" including frame.
• A drawing in pencil or ink – max size A4

126A Design a new logo for Plympton Gardeners (freehand or digital) no larger than A5

See note on page 12

Other

• One Card making exhibit
• A piece of sugar craft / (not a cake)
• A decorated flower pot using any technique

130*    Any other exhibit not mentioned above. Please contact show secretary prior to submitting entry regarding size of exhibit as space is limited.

*Note: Class 130 - Please state agreed size on entry form

PHOTOGRAPHY (classes 134 – 138)

Photographs may be mounted on card (max. size of photo 7” x 5”. Maximum with card mount 8” x 6”)

Photographs may be attached to display board.

• Photography - “Movement in Water”
• Photography - “At the Park”
• Photography – “Abandoned”
• Photography – “Relaxed”
• Photography – “Close Up ”

FLORAL ART   (Classes 141 – 143)

• “ A Wave of Colour” - An exhibit using fresh material from the garden and other natural materials. No Accessories. Space 18"/45cm by 18”/45cm- ht unlimited

• “Overflowing” - An exhibit using fresh foliage with natural accessories 9”/23cm x 9”/23cm – ht unlimited

• “ Ring of Fire ” - A miniature arrangement using fresh plant No Accessories. Space – 4”/10cm x 4”/10cm x 6”/15cm high

DOMESTIC SCIENCE   (Classes 150 – 174)

All jars should be clean, be dated, and exhibited with plain lids or waxed disc and cellophane.

Please Note: Non-compliant lid type or not within date will not be judged

In the interests of safety and hygiene every entry should be covered in Clingfilm or enclosed a plastic bag (not sealed).  Max. plate size for all cookery classes is 10”

Jars must be clearly labeled with type and date made.

• A jar of Jelly - home made since last years show
• A jar of Raspberry jam - home made since last years show
• A jar of Strawberry jam - home made since last years show
• A jar of any other jam - home made since last years show
• A jar of Fruit curd – less than 4 weeks old, sealed with a wax disc and cellophane
• A jar of Marmalade - home made since last years show
• A jar of Pickle – home made, at least 2 months old with vinegar-resistant twist lid
• A jar of Chutney - home made, at least 2 months old with vinegar-resistant twist lid