Conquering Fear at My First Garden Show | Tips From The Judges

Today, I'm super excited to share my experience at my very first garden show. If you're a new gardener feeling a bit nervous about stepping out and showcasing your hard work, this video is for you!

Join me as I walk you through the friendly and fun atmosphere of the show, and even get the judge's perspective on what they are looking for. Whether you're growing flowers or food in your garden, I hope my journey inspires you to take that next step with confidence.

Happy gardening! 🌻

#gardening #vegetablegardening #flowergarden

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[eliandkate]

So what would you be "showing" at your local horti society show then?

[tassiegirl]

Well done for your second place onions.

[valrackley]

Well done Eli very nice onions regards Val

[JohnWood-tkge]

Two best pieces of advice I ever got were, never miss a chance to keep your mouth shut and your ears open you never know what you’ll learn. Second, smile no matter what it will make people wonder what you’re up to!

[franceswatts]

Firstly, congrats on your placing! I can absolutely relate to your feelings, because thanks to you (yes, I am blaming you again, Eli!) I entered the Horticultural section of our Annual District Horticultural and Industrial Society Show last weekend. I always enter the Industrial section (aka Handcrafts - knitting, embroidery etc, Baking and Jams, Wine etc) and frequently come away with placements.
However, I was persuaded by Eli (yes, you!) to buy a GreenStalk and take up gardening this year. I stuck 4 viola seedlings in the GS mixed in with veg and herbs. In the “Border bed” (a fancy name for a patch of dirt previously home to nettles and other weeds) I threw some calendula seeds.
I was awarded Best Exhibit for my 6 viola heads on their display board which I finished constructing at midnight and 1st Place for my calendula.
I was over the moon, especially after speaking to the Judge later who said he had not seen such perfect violas in 15 years of judging. I literally had no clue what I was doing, neither growing nor showing!! 😂
All thanks to you, Eli! I will definitely be doing it again next year, along with my handcrafts.

[majordog]

Thanks so much for covering the show. Great to hear from the judge, especially his comments about my winning onions. First time showing and 2 firsts and a second for the red onion. Great fun. Thanks again and heres to next year's show, hope to see you there.

[gailcollins]

Thank you for being brave enough to enter! I’ve often wondered what happens at these shows. Think I may visit one now. And congratulations on placing second! 👏👏👏👏

[Thelavenderplot]

So interesting to know what they look for in judging. Well done on second place for your onions. I love Kate’s comment on what to grow. Lots of things 😂

[magspies]

yes, use it or lose it! not imagined it'd be so fun.

[mickgad]

i entered the horticulteral show at beamish weekend gone for the first time and came 1st and second was so proud

[matthewalker]

I entered my first show on 31st August. A few flowers from garden and the odd thing from the allotment. Ended up winning the 1 veg 1 flower novice class for my carrot and orange dahlia. 😂
It was good fun to take part.

[denisekelley]

Congratulations on your 2nd place! What a great experience. Here in the states, we have county fairs where people enter vegetables, canned goods, pies, flowers, crafts, animals and many other things. I enjoy going and seeing what my community has been working on. I've had some lovely sunflowers this year, that's what I would enter.

[DianeDonald]

Hi from Idaho! Your wee niece is so impressed that you're a YouTuber, it's now the coolest thing she can think of, and she's quite a fan of your channel ❤

[sharonoboyle]

👏👏👏well done on getting second! Very impressive onions 🧅🧅🧅

[GardenDiscovery]

That was really interesting, hearing about the judging . Congrats 🎉

[dogontheplot]

Enjoyed that Eli. Nice to have an insight into the judging. I have a very old guide book. No horticultural show here this year tho, due to organiser illness, but I LOVED it last year. Lots of fun.

[dreadgerbil]

Brilliant job, both of you. Dead proud of you!

[Annie-ohus]

Congrats, Eli! Beautiful onions! 
👏👏👏

[christinebrooks]

Hi Eli & Kate, 😂😂😂 whipping onions, thats a very funny term. Well done! In getting second place ❤ really interesting & enjoyable video. Thanks for sharing and take care 😊

[johnclark]

Yeah I'm going to show my onions, but before I do that I have to whip them!
Joking apart those are some fabulous onions and you should be proud of yourself.