Produce Day

photograph by Catherine RossProduce Day is today! Hope to see you there- 11.30 until 3.00 p.m. at The Maltings Berwick. There are all sorts of other food related events going on in Berwick today, the weather looks  good, so come along for a great day out.

We’ve had some pretty awful weather over the last few days but things have been growing fast. One way or another there will be plenty to take to Produce Day, even if it is several entries to the Catastrophe Cup!

Produce Day is a chance for BOG members to show each other and the public what we’ve been growing this year. Unlike most traditional shows, it is not about competition (except, of course, The Catastrophe Cup 2008), but about sharing our experiences and celebrating the joys of organic gardening. We’ll be displaying collections of vegetables, fruit and flowers. They won’t necessarily be perfect specimens, but many will have information on which varieties were grown, growing conditions and other helpful information to pass on to fellow gardeners.

There will also be a chance to taste a few varieties of fruit and vegetables, to have a cup of tea and a scone, to get advice on gardening and to chat to other gardeners. We’ll also have displays on Heritage varieties, samples of many of the potatoes which were for sale at Potato Day, children's activities and displays on several aspects of gardening.

This year, we are linking up with a weekend of events organised by The Slow Food Group  of Berwick upon Tweed, and there will be lots of other food related events going on in Berwick.

The poster for Produce Day is attached in various formats. Please print one out and ask your local village hall or shop to display it. The smaller A5 version makes a good window or car poster.