Top of the Plots (2021)
24th August 2021
In: General News
This years allotment competition took place on 17th July, and the judging organised by Alex Horne was undertaken by Jessie, an Allotment Plotholder from Richmond, Vlogger, and producer of content on You Tube under the title Plot 37. Our grateful thanks first and foremost to Jessie for travelling down to our plots and taking the time to judge on our behalf, we really appreciate it.
The newcomers category (those plot holders who have belonged to the Association under 18 months) was awash this year with new members, and it would be fair to say some amazing achievements in terms of what the plots now look like. From barren, grass and weed bound beds when individuals have taken over, to some fantastic looking and productive areas, the judges really had their work cut out. However, one plot stood out to the judges in terms of organisation, appearance, cultivation and our congratulations go to Flora Nica on plot 14L. An earlier article on the features page of the website will show what state the plot looked like when Flora took it over, and the images which accompany this piece demonstrate just how much time, effort, energy and care has been applied to it's transformation.
The newcomers category (those plot holders who have belonged to the Association under 18 months) was awash this year with new members, and it would be fair to say some amazing achievements in terms of what the plots now look like. From barren, grass and weed bound beds when individuals have taken over, to some fantastic looking and productive areas, the judges really had their work cut out. However, one plot stood out to the judges in terms of organisation, appearance, cultivation and our congratulations go to Flora Nica on plot 14L. An earlier article on the features page of the website will show what state the plot looked like when Flora took it over, and the images which accompany this piece demonstrate just how much time, effort, energy and care has been applied to it's transformation.
In relation to the more experienced potholders (18 months), once again the judges had a difficult task on their hands. In last years competition Kevin Baskill and Peter Caffrey could not be separated and were declared joint winners. They proved difficult to separate again this year with Kevin Baskill just getting the tip of the judges hat.
The full result for both categories:
Under 18 months
1st - Flora Nica, Plot 14L
2nd - Kate Wright, Plot 112L
3rd - Karen Lawrence, plot 40
Over 18 months
1st - Kevin Baskil, plot 76,77 and 78L
2nd - Peter Caffrey 73 and 74
3rd - Karen and Tony Holbrook. plot 45 and 24
We are hoping to be able to provide greater details in terms of the competition shortly, including some plusses from plots which didn't necessarily make it to the top three, but caught the eye of the judges.
A huge thank you to everyone for making sure the plots were clearly marked, congratulations to those members above, and a reminder certificates and trophies will be presented at the conclusion of the AGM on Saturday 2nd October. We hope everyone puts the date in the diary and will join us to celebrate.
Under 18 months
1st - Flora Nica, Plot 14L
2nd - Kate Wright, Plot 112L
3rd - Karen Lawrence, plot 40
Over 18 months
1st - Kevin Baskil, plot 76,77 and 78L
2nd - Peter Caffrey 73 and 74
3rd - Karen and Tony Holbrook. plot 45 and 24
We are hoping to be able to provide greater details in terms of the competition shortly, including some plusses from plots which didn't necessarily make it to the top three, but caught the eye of the judges.
A huge thank you to everyone for making sure the plots were clearly marked, congratulations to those members above, and a reminder certificates and trophies will be presented at the conclusion of the AGM on Saturday 2nd October. We hope everyone puts the date in the diary and will join us to celebrate.