The ‘Allotmentary’ display is an allotment and vegetable exhibition showcasing the hard work of many green-fingered local volunteers and groups, working under the banner of Hyndburn Federation of Allotments.
The allotment features unusual vegetables and edible flowers including; yakon, oca, groundnut and electric daisies, attracting the attention of celebrity TV gardener, Gardeners World’s Carol Klein, so watch out for Tatton coverage on BBC2 today and tomorrow.
The allotment display at Tatton is the culmination of many months of work by volunteers from organisations including Baxenden Allotments & Garden Society, Church Prospects Panel, Clayton le Moors Prospects Panel, Hyndburn Green Spaces Forum, Sandy Lane Gardening Group, Incredible Edible and the Council, who have been working together in Gatty Park greenhouses and allotments across the Borough, growing vegetables and edible flowers for their show garden at RHS Tatton.
Cath Holmes, Chair of Hyndburn Federation of Allotments, said; “It’s been the biggest and best yet. This year’s display is all about promoting the benefits to mental health and general wellbeing of allotmenteering and growing, as being out in the fresh air, producing food to bring to your own table, is very therapeutic for both mind and body. A big thank you to our sponsors and to everyone who has given their time, support and expertise to the project “
Cllr Moss said, "The Tatton Show is one of the most prestigious floral events in the British calendar so to be able to show here is fantastic. The Green Spaces Forum's showing represents a coming together of various community groups and the Council to make something really special. Well done to all!"
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