POTATO DAY

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Permalink Reply by Flighty on December 6, 2010 at 19:46

I've not been to one but I'm told that they are well worth a visit. I know folks who go for advice, to buy unusual varieties and always enjoy themselves.
Even if you go just for a look round you'll have probably not wasted your time as you're unlikely to be working on your plot at that time of year!

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Permalink Reply by Jan Willetts on December 7, 2010 at 1:33

I try and go to Ryton Organic's potato day-great for seeing something different and you can buy individual seed potatoes or sackfuls. You usually get to taste a few too-always a pleasure!

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Permalink Reply by VP on December 7, 2010 at 11:52

They're great - a gardeny thing to do right in the middle of winter. What's not to like? Here's my report of my local potato day last year to give you a flavour of what happens:

http://vegplotting.blogspot.com/2009/02/spuds-we-liked.html

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Permalink Reply by Damo on December 7, 2010 at 20:34

I'll be going to my first one in early February, why not might pick up some useful tips.

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Permalink Reply by Damo on December 14, 2010 at 22:47

Just realised that ones up the road from me, I'll be there!

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Permalink Reply by Kavey on December 17, 2010 at 1:24

I have never heard of these but shall see if I can find any more local to me!

Thanks for the tip!

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Permalink Reply by Darren Blick on December 19, 2010 at 16:50

Hi Bob

There is one near me which I believe is the same one Damo is going to (after I coaxed him into going)

It is at Whitchurch is Hampshire

The NVS Southern Branch, Hampshire District Association have a stall there also which I will be assisting on

It is quite a big event and very interesting

Hundreds of different varieties of potatoes as well as other things to see

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Permalink Reply by The MULLETEER on December 19, 2010 at 20:32

hi darren

the whitchurch event is the one i will be attending,see you there,

 

regards bob

Darren Blick said:

Hi Bob

There is one near me which I believe is the same one Damo is going to (after I coaxed him into going)

It is at Whitchurch is Hampshire

The NVS Southern Branch, Hampshire District Association have a stall there also which I will be assisting on

It is quite a big event and very interesting

Hundreds of different varieties of potatoes as well as other things to see

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Permalink Reply by Darren Blick on December 19, 2010 at 20:41

Come and say hi

I will be on the NVS (national veg society stall

The MULLETEER said:

hi darren

the whitchurch event is the one i will be attending,see you there,

 

regards bob

Darren Blick said:

Hi Bob

There is one near me which I believe is the same one Damo is going to (after I coaxed him into going)

It is at Whitchurch is Hampshire

The NVS Southern Branch, Hampshire District Association have a stall there also which I will be assisting on

It is quite a big event and very interesting

Hundreds of different varieties of potatoes as well as other things to see

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Permalink Reply by VP on December 21, 2010 at 9:32

Hi - I heard about the Whichurch potato day last year at the Malmesbury one. The organiser and Taffy Tatty said it's one of the best. It's a bit far from Chippenham, but I might try and get there as I hear my beloved Harlequin variety has been available there.

Darren Blick said:

Hi Bob

There is one near me which I believe is the same one Damo is going to (after I coaxed him into going)

It is at Whitchurch is Hampshire

The NVS Southern Branch, Hampshire District Association have a stall there also which I will be assisting on

It is quite a big event and very interesting

Hundreds of different varieties of potatoes as well as other things to see

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Permalink Reply by Darren Blick on December 30, 2010 at 14:15

The spuds are good and there will be a lot to choose from but they are not bona fide Scottish seed which is considered the best

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