THERE was a fine display of flowers and vegetables at the autumn show on September 15.

This was a clear demonstration skilled and experienced growers can succeed in spite of the summer's miserable weather.

The range of dahlias, from tiny pompoms to giant decoratives, was particularly impressive.

In the vegetable section, the huge cabbages and pumpkins and onions contrasted well with beans and tomatoes.

Phil Baxter once again showed he is a master vegetable grower by taking every award in the vegetable section apart from the Dave Burgess Cup for onions grown from seed, which went to Les Lyne.

Phil took the Amey Cup for potatoes, the Beresford Cup for carrots and the Murphy Tomato Cup.

He also won the Christine Allen Cup for the most points for vegetables, the Micklefield Cup for the best selection of vegetables, the National Vegetable Society's Silver Medal for the best vegetable exhibit and the Top Tray Award.

And he was also awarded the Banksian medal for the most points for flower, fruit and vegetable classes in all the Society's three shows.

The society's next event is a talk on the Gardens of Madeira, by Christopher Rudd, on October 17, at 8pm in St Mark's Church Hall, Biggin Hill.

All are welcome to come along.