Page 56 • The HERALD • 18th September 2025 v THE HERALD - Proud to be part of your community v Fred Hurst 023 8084 2191 or 07761 467217 • Grass Cutting • Garden Clearance • Hedge Cutting • Fallen Trees Cleared • Mini Digger Hire with Operator • Property Clearance • Small Demolition • Tractor Flail Cutting FULLY INSURED v FREE QUOTATIONS Smithwood Landscaping Professional Gardening & Landscaping • Seasonal Tidy Ups • Garden Redesign • Fencing • Trees & Shrubs Carefully Pruned • Astro Turf • Rockeries Designed • Ground Cover No Job Too Small as I am a Local Gardener Any advice over the phone is freely given Contact Gary (Master Landscaper) 07707 433194 DOWN THE GARDEN PATH BLACKFIELD HORTICULTURAL & CRAFT SHOW e annual Black eld Horticultural & Cra Show took place on 9th August, with 36 people entering 371 exhibits. Section 1: Vegetables 1. 3 White potatoes any variety: 1st Stephen Bishop, 2nd Brian Williams, 3rd Dawn Utterson. 2. 3 Red potatoes any variety: 1st Stephen Bishop. 3. 3 Onions from sets: 1st Teresa Lewis, 2nd Jenny Unsworth, 3rd Kath Adlem. 5. 3 Onions no bulb to exceed 8oz: 1st Jenny Unsworth, 2nd Stephen Bishop. 6. 6 Runner Beans: 1st Brian Williams, 2nd Jenny Unsworth, 3rd Dawn Utterson. 7. 3 Standard Tomatoes: 1st Teresa Lewis, 2nd Kath Adlem. 8. 6 Cherry Tomatoes: 1st Derrick Fulker, 2nd Brian Williams, 3rd Stephen Bishop. 9. 3 Carrots: 1st Stephen Bisho p, 2nd Dawn Utterson. 10. 6 Shallots: 1st Stephen Bishop, 2nd Karen Curtis. 11. 3 Beetroot: 1st Brian Williams. 12. Pair of Cucumbers: 1st Frances Henry, 2nd Teresa Lewis, 3rd Dawn Utterson. 13. Peppers / Chilli: 1st Christopher Baker, 2nd Teresa Lewis, 3rd Debbie Smith. 14. 6 Dwarf French Beans: 1st Brian Williams, 2nd Karen Curtis. 16. Pair of Courgettes not to exceed 6” in length: 1st Teresa Lewis, 2nd Brian Williams. 7. A Marrow: 1st Brian Williams, 2nd Karen Curtis, 3rd Stephen Bishop. 18. A collection of up to six di erent types of fruits, vegetables and owers in a basket: 1st Stephen Bishop, 2nd Brian Williams, 3rd Karen Curtis. 19. Any other vegetable not in classes 1 – 17: 1st Jenny Unsworth, 2nd Brian Williams. 20. Longest Runner Bean: Brian Williams. 21. Heaviest Potato: Teresa Lewis. 22. Best odd shape vegetable: 1st Dawn Utterson, 2nd Karen Curtis, 3rd Brian Williams. Sam Kitcher Cup for Best Vegetable was awarded to Teresa Lewis. e Allotment Association Shield for most points in the vegetable section was awarded to Brian Williams and the George Aldridge Cup for the runner up in the vegetable section was awarded to Stephen Bishop. Section 3 – Flowers 24. Roses, Floribunda, 1 stem: 1st Derrick Fulker. 26. Roses Most Scented: 1st Teresa Lewis. 27. Dahlias, Cactus Flowered, 3 blooms: 1st Dawn Utterson, 2nd Stephen Bishop. 28. Dahlias, Decorative Flowered, 3 blooms: 1st Stephen Bishop, 2nd Teresa Lewis, 3rd Dawn Utterson. 29. Dahlias, Ball owered 3 blooms: 1st Stephen Bishop, 2nd Teresa Lewis. 31. Annuals, 5 stems of di erent kinds: 1st Stephen Bishop, 2nd Dawn Utterson. 32. Perennials, 5 stems of di erent kinds: 1st Stephen Bishop, 2nd Teresa Lewis, 3rd, Dawn Utterson. 33. 3 Sweet Peas, mixed colours: 1st Teresa Lewis. 34. Foliage, 5 stems: 1st Derrick Fulker, 2nd Teresa Lewis, 3rd Stephen Bishop. 35. 1 Hydrangea Bloom: 1st Dawn Utterson, 2nd Debbie Smith, 3rd Teresa Lewis. 36. Single Fuchsia Heads: 1st Derrick Fulker. 37. Double Fuchsia Heads: 1st Derrick Fulker. e Roger Randall Jubilee Cup for Best Cut Flower was awarded to Stephen Bishop for his decorative dahlias. Section 4: Plants 39. Fuchsia Plant: 1st Frances Henry, 2nd Derrick Fulker. 40. An Orchid Plant: 1st Brian Williams. 41. 1 Geranium/Pelargonium Plant in pot: 1st Derrick Fulker, 2nd Teresa Lewis. 42. 1 Flowering Plant (di erent from above classes): 1st Frances Henry, 2nd Brian Williams, 3rd Dinah. 43. 1 Foliage Plant: 1st Sarah O’Brien, 2nd Pat Newby, 3rd Kath Adlem. 44. Cactus/Succulent plant: 1st Teresa Douglas Spencer receiving the Blackfield Horticultural & Craft Show Junior Challenge Cup Teresa Lewis receiving the Blackfield Horticultural & Craft Show Challenge Cup for most points in the Show Continued on page 57
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