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The best veg in the UK will be on display at the National Botanic Garden of Wales on Saturday and Sunday, September 10-11.

 

The National Vegetable Society is holding its National Championship at the Carmarthenshire attraction with a host of glittering prizes on offer to the greatest of British growers.

 

The titles up for grabs reflect the UK-wide scope and appeal of the event and include: The Jersey NVS Association Trophy, The Dundee Discovery Trophy (for the best dish of five onions) and The Anglesey Trophy, for a dish of 12 pea pods.

 

If you are a champion veg grower, you have until noon on Saturday September 3 to get your entry in. Entry forms are available from show secretary Arwyn Edwards on 01267 253363 and  edwards.arwyn@gmail.com or from the admissions staff at the National Botanic Garden

 

The Garden is open from 10am to 6pm with last entry at 5pm.

 

Admission to the Garden is £9.75 (including Gift Aid) for adults and £4.95 for children over five.  Entry is FREE for Garden members and parking is free for all.

For more information about this or other events, call 01558 667149, emailinfo@gardenofwales.org.uk  or visit  https://botanicgarden.wales/


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