Spud event puts down deep roots
ANYONE wishing to grow one of the nation’s favourite vegetables is invited to a free event taking place at a garden centre.
Visitors to Crowland Outlet Garden Centre can learn all about spuds and the benefits of growing them at the garden centre’s annual Grow Your Own Potatoes Weekend on February 18 and February 19.
Manager Sanjay Bowry said: “We’ve hosted potato weekends in the past and each time they get bigger and better.
“Our team of horticultural experts will be on hand throughout the event to give visitors lots of complimentary advice. Everyone is welcome, whether they are an experienced vegetable grower or a novice.”
During the weekend, there will be free information on selecting, planting, caring for and harvesting potatoes. Sanjay said: “We will also be running our potato modelling competition for children. Youngsters will be challenged to create weird and wonderful creatures and people from potatoes. The closing date for entries is noon on February 19.
“We will be hosting potato workshops offering people advice on choosing spuds to plant in their gardens, allotments and even in containers on patios.
“It’s very rewarding growing your own potatoes and once you have tasted your own home-grown, freshly harvested spuds you will understand how amazing it is. Fresh potatoes are also packed with vitamin C and are very good for you.
“Don’t be put off if you don’t have a veg patch or allotment. Potatoes can be easily grown with minimal care in containers in a small garden, backyard or on a patio. Plant the potatoes in early spring and a few months later you’ll be eating tasty spuds.”
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