For the second year running we have won first prize for 'onions as grown' ; that is: dug up, washed and exhibited but not 'prettified' in any way. Large leaves flopping on the green baize of the table, no nice little loops of twine around the stalks. Our three onions came as they were - the only exhibit in their class.
The sets were a gift from a friend who had more than she needed.
Allotment life should be like this, sharing and swopping, propagating and passing on. Our raspberries and gooseberries (second and third) were sourced in a similar way. Experienced allotmenteers are happy to help out. You have the option to say no, gracefully, to what is offered and in time you acquire an eye for what to accept and what to decline.
As for next summer's show - anybody for a red dessert gooseberry?
Sounds delicious - and congratulations.
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