NVS Publications

The NVS offers a range of publications;

NVS Judges & Exhibitors Guide  (£10.00 + £4.50 P&P)  NVS Shop

An invaluable comprehensive document for exhibitors and Judges alike. The guide is the official NVS guide to judging and exhibiting in a show.  a loose-leaf folder (approx. A5 size) containing over 120 pages of illustrated and detailed information with approx. 100 pages on veg types with what the judge looks for, including pointing requirements, Merits, Defects, Advice and Pests & Diseases.  The guide contains advice for exhibitors, suggestions for Show Organisers, Stewards & Judges.

Getting  Started on the Allotment  (£3.99) + £2.50 P&P)  NVS Shop

A beginners guide to growing vegetables,  this 66 page book provides a wealth of information, including month by month  reminders and detail such us bed preparation, maintenance, variety choice, pest & disease protection and much more

Getting Started on the Show Bench (£4.99 + £2.50 P&P)  NVS Shop

A beginners guide to growing and showing vegetables, this 66 page book provides growing details  from sowing to staging on the show bench.  The book covers many  of the main show vegetables including onions, leeks, celery, tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, parsnips & beetroot , to name a few.

Getting Started With Growing Fruit  (£3.99 + £2.50 P&P)  NVS Shop

A beginner’s guide to growing fruit, this 78page book provides a wealth of information,
including seasonal tips, the author, Gerry Edwards, take you through the fruit
growing year and recommend varieties to suit all tastes. Included are Strawberries,
Raspberries, Gooseberries, Blueberries, Blackberries & Hybrid cane berries,
Apples, Apricots, Plums & Gages, Peaches, Nectarines, Nuts and Grapes.

Getting Started Cooking with Vegetables (£5.99 + £2.50 P&P)  NVS Shop

A beginner’s guide to cooking and eating vegetables from your plot with recipes to suit all tastes.  This 80 page book contains recipes are simple to follow, ranging from preserves, pickles & relishes, thought to salads, soups, desserts & cakes (with hidden veg), BBQ Food and much more.

Getting Started Growing Cut Flowers (5.99 + £2.50 P&P)  NVS Shop

A beginner’s guide to growing cut flowers from your allotment, garden, or growing space. This 76page book encourages you to grow your own flowers, in your garden, greenhouse or allotment.  The book provides details from sowing seeds, taking cuttings, propagation, planting out, growing methods, maintenance and aftercare as well as providing detail of different varieties and suppliers.  Flowers covered include Chrysanthemums, Dahlias, Roses, Carnations & Pinks, Sweet Peas, Annuals, Perennials & Biennials, Bulbs & Shrubs.