februarysgirl stealing some else Idea is possible but Unlike since I gave those running contest copies of my historic database vegetable garden plans which includes over 1000 from books, internet and newspaper. here is a diagram from similar type contest from uk in nov 11 1942 in Staffordshire Newsletter
So basically you've just confirmed that the U.K. has indeed been setting up similar contests for at least 81 years. Congrats 🤦♀️
I'd guess most gardeners are too busy gardening and don't have the time, energy or inclination to enter paper competitions. Plenty of local/national Flower and Produce shows take place in the UK and as @februarysgirl rightly points out, I'd say we've probably got the hang of it by now. I think it may be time for Sailing By on this thread
I also meant to ask if anyone can remember what came before Sailing By ? Mid 80's/ late 90's maybe ? Same time as Brian someone was doing the Today programme. Can't even bring to mind his surname never mind the SF music
Thanks @Dovefromabove I can't make that link work but you are probably right. I just remember always looking forward to it much as I do Sailing By. I do recall contacting the BBC in 2005 or 6 to ask them whether there was a recording available of Sailing By because my French neighbours were keen sailors but had never heard of the Shipping Forecast and I thought they would enjoy it. The answer was No - shame really.
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So basically you've just confirmed that the U.K. has indeed been setting up similar contests for at least 81 years. Congrats 🤦♀️
Plenty of local/national Flower and Produce shows take place in the UK and as @februarysgirl rightly points out, I'd say we've probably got the hang of it by now.
I think it may be time for Sailing By on this thread
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Ic0mjPpCsks
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Ev-gxdKFYNE
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
“It's still magic even if you know how it's done.”
I do recall contacting the BBC in 2005 or 6 to ask them whether there was a recording available of Sailing By because my French neighbours were keen sailors but had never heard of the Shipping Forecast and I thought they would enjoy it. The answer was No - shame really.