Annual show

Classes 1-11

1. Tomatoes - the juiciest, roundest divas of the veg world
2. Chillies - bring the heat… or just look intimidating
3. Runner Beans - may the longest (and least bendy) bean win
4. Onions - preferably the kind that make the judges cry… with joy
5. Beetroot - warning: may cause temporary pink hands
6. Carrots - straight, curly, stubby; we don’t judge
7. Berried stems and/or variegated foliage - for plants that couldn’t decide on just one colour, so they went for them all
8. Wonkiest vegetable – the more alarming its shape, the better
9. Funniest shaped vegetable - family-friendly funniness only, please!
10. Longest runner bean - a competition of length, not personality
11. Herbs in a vase - for when your basil wants to feel fancy.

You can enter as many classes as you like, only one entry per class.

Classes 12-19

12. Dahlia - big, bold, and ready for their close-up
13. Cosmos - flowers that sound like they’re from outer space
14. Lavender - calm, soothing, and possibly judging you silently
15. Sweet Peas - as sweet as their name (usually)
16. Alpines - small but mighty overachievers
17. Flowering shrub - the shrub that said, “Actually, I will be fabulous”
18. Cactus or succulent - plants for people who forget to water things
19. Jar of flowers from your garden - the ‘I just grabbed these on the way out’ category.

You can enter as many classes as you like, only one entry per class.

Classes 20-24

20. Nature picture frame with plant/flower artwork - Because every masterpiece deserves a leafy border
21. Art inspired by Ness Gardens - Tiny artists, big inspiration
22. Home-grown flowers in a vase - Bonus points if they didn’t pick Mum’s favourite
23. Imaginary animal made from fruit and veg - Unleash the carrot dragons and cucumber unicorns
24. Miniature garden - All the fun of gardening, none of the backache

Open to children up to 16 years of age.

The items should be made solely by the child. Please write the child's age on the back of the piece.

You can enter as many classes as you like, only one entry per class.

Classes 25-27

25. Wildlife - Squirrels, birds, or that one smug fox that always poses perfectly
26. Flowers, plants and trees - Nature doing its thing
27. Favourite part of your garden - The bit you didn’t mean to make look good but somehow did.

Items should be no larger than A4 in size and should be unframed.

You can enter as many classes as you like, only one entry per class.

Classes 28-30

28. Yarn crafts - knitted, crocheted, or woven wonders where tangled threads become triumphs
29. Fabric crafts - sewn, stitched, or quilted creations proving fabric behaves… eventually
30. Pottery or ceramic - whether it’s elegant or endearingly wobbly, we love it.

Items should be no larger than A3 in size.

You can enter as many classes as you like, only one entry per class.

Classes 31-38

31. Lemon drizzle cake - zesty, moist, and not pretending it’s fancy
32. Victoria Sandwich - the Queen of Cakes (no icing, just dignity)
33. Carrot Cake - the most delicious way to claim you’re eating vegetables
34. 3x scones - pronounce it however you like; we’ll still judge the bake
35. Loaf of bread - will yours rise to the occasion?
36. Homemade jam - is it jam? Is it syrup? Who knows—but we love the mystery
37. Homemade chutney - for people who like their fruit a little suspicious
38. Homemade honey - ideally made by bees.

Guidelines

• Victoria Sandwich - 20 cm round, two tiers, no icing
• Lemon Drizzle - 2 lb loaf tin, no decoration
• Carrot Cake - traditionally iced, 2lb loaf tin
• Jars (jam/chutney/honey) - 50–250g in airtight jars—no sticky disasters.

You can enter as many classes as you like, only one entry per class.

Class 39-40

39. A short story (500 words) – tiny tales with big imagination
40. A poem – rhyming optional, creativity essential.

Class 41-42

41. A short story (500 words)
42. A poem – rhyming optional, creativity essential.