Winter Zoom talks are back!
We hope you can find the time to join us for some of the talks.
We are delighted to share our exciting line up of speakers and topics for our Winter Zoom Talks 2024/2025. If you would like to join us, please go to the events page (link below) on our website to book tickets (which are free).
Once booked, you will receive an email notification to confirm your place. Instructions for joining the event on Zoom will be sent by email closer to the date of each talk.
November 6th – 7.30pm
John Soulsby on Growing Exhibition Pot Leeks
Join us for an inspiring talk on growing top-quality pot leeks, specifically designed for NVS members looking to elevate their gardening skills and compete in the prestigious NVS Branch and National championships.
Whether you’re a seasoned grower or just starting out, this session will guide you through the essential techniques for cultivating award-worthy Pot leeks. Learn about best practices in soil preparation, feeding, and care, with expert tips to help you achieve show-standard results. Don’t miss this opportunity to set your sights on success for the year ahead and possibly take your place among the champions!
November 20th – 7.30pm
David Thornton on Pests and Diseases
Discover how to protect your garden from common pests and diseases in this informative talk! Learn to identify the most troublesome invaders and harmful plant conditions, along with effective prevention and treatment strategies. From organic solutions to integrated pest management techniques, this session will equip you with the knowledge to keep your plants healthy and thriving.
Whether you’re a seasoned grower or just starting out, you’ll walk away with practical tips to safeguard your garden and ensure a bountiful harvest. Don’t let pests and diseases ruin your hard work—join us and grow with confidence!
December 3rd – 7.30pm
Laura Tully on Cultivating Health & Wellbeing this Winter
Discover how gardeners can self-care this winter to enhance health and wellness. Laura will deliver a tailored 1-hour workshop for members which will integrate the four key pillars of wellbeing - movement, nutrition, sleep and stress control.
December 17th – 7.30pm
2024 Year in Review
Join us for an evening of reflection as we look back and review the 2024 show season. Fiona and Ray will showcase photos from shows around the society and delve into the Branch Championship & National Championships results.
January 7th – 7.30pm
Owain Roberts on Growing Exhibition Potatoes
Join us for what promises to be a very informative presentation and discover how to grow quality exhibition potatoes to their best by Owain Roberts.
Owain's talk will be a power point of photos of the method that he uses to grow potatoes from receiving the seed to preparation of the bed and planting. He will discuss the cultivars he grows before moving on to watering and storage before the shows. Owain will finish the talk with his views on judging.
January 21st – 7.30pm
Sandra Hall – Tunnel Growing
Discover the secrets to successful vegetable gardening in tunnels!#
This session is ideal for anyone looking to extend their growing season. Sandra talk will cover her experience of growing in a tunnel environment and will cover topics such as selecting the best crops, managing temperature and humidity, and effective pest control strategies. Whether you’re just starting or have some experience, you’ll gain valuable insights and practical tips to make the most of your tunnel space.
Join us and unlock the potential of tunnel gardening to enjoy fresh, home-grown vegetables all year round!
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February 4th – 7.30pm
Mark Perry - Growing Exhibition Stump Carrots
Discover how to grow quality Stump Carrots to their best by Mark Perry.
Mark is one of the top growers of Stump Carrots within the NVS and will give an illustrated talk and share his methods for growing for exhibition with success. Seeds are usually sown in March so it’s perfect timing for anyone wishing to try a different approach for the next season.
February 18th - 7.30pm
Jim Pearson - Broad Beans
Jim is one of the top growers of Broad beans within the NVS and will give an illustrated talk and share his methods for growing for exhibition with success.
2025 is the turn of the Scottish Branch, hosting the National Championships at Ayr Racecourse and they have decided that the Chair's Challenge will be six pods of broad beans.
Jim believes that with a bit of hard work and dedication any grower is capable of growing Broad Beans to National Standards and unlike some other show vegetables, you don’t need grow lights, heated greenhouses or polytunnels to have a go. The most important aspect to growing top class beans is getting the garden prepared correctly
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March 4th – 7.30pm
Raymond Higgins - Growing for Glory
A Beginner's Guide to Entering your first Vegetable Show or NVS Championships show.
Join us for an insightful talk on how to make your debut at a vegetable show and a National Vegetable Society (NVS) competition! This session is perfect for beginners and will guide you through the essentials of exhibiting, from selecting the right vegetables and preparing your entries to understanding judging criteria.
Whether you’re aiming to showcase at your local show or the prestigious NVS Championships, you’ll gain practical tips and expert advice to boost your confidence and chances of success. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn the secrets of experienced exhibitors and make your first show a winning experience!
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March 18th – 7.30pm
Simon Smith - Growing Tomatoes and Cucumbers
Discover how to grow tomatoes and cucumbers to their best by Simon Smith.
Simon has entered both tomatoes and cucumbers at pretty much every show he has ever contested since he started exhibiting in 1994 and has enjoyed a lot of success with them. Tomatoes and Cucumbers are two classes that are always well contested at most shows, local or national, and two crops Simon believes absolutely anyone can grow to a very high standard and even win tickets at The NVS national championships, as long as you are prepared to put in time and effort and pay attention to detail.
Hopefully within the programme you will find something of benefit and that interests you. If you have any problems booking please don`t hesitate to contact us by email on [email protected]
We hope you can find the time to join us for some of the talks.
Kind Regards
The NVS Team
