Thank you to the official show photographers and Rupert Stephenson for use of his photographs.
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Various poultry breeds were on display in the Smallholders Marquee
Backyard poultry vet Victoria Roberts was on hand to provide tips on chicken and duck keeping
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James Wong answering visitor questions at the show
Botanist James Wong encouraged visitors to grow incredible edibles and go beyond your usual choice of vegetables
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Michelin Chef John Burton-Race in the Cookery Theatre in association with Kerrygold and Pilgrims Choice
John Burton-Race cooked a variety of dishes to inspire visitors to get the most from their edible garden and encouraged us to celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a range of inspiring Irish recipes
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Plenty to see, try and buy
Visitors choosing seed varieties for the 2012 growing season
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Chef Rachel Green
Rachel Green used fresh produce to inspire growers to get cooking with their vegetable yield and demonstrated sausage making with Paul Peacock
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Grow your own from an early age
This visitor was just 3 months old!
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Young grow your own enthusiasts getting involved
Exhibitors at the show always keen to offer advice and tips to grow your owners
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The Potting Party
Visitors got involved in the potting party feature to learn all about potting up their own plants and how to care for them
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Visitors arriving at the show
The show returned bigger and better in 2012 and welcomed a larger number of visitors
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TV botanist and presenter James Wong opened the show in 2012
James Wong is joined by Major Peter Le Feuvre and staff from Headley Court armed forces rehabilitation centre
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Michelin star chef John Burton-Race in the Cookery Theatre
John Burton-Race celebrated St. Patrick's Day at the show with a range of inspiring Irish recipes in the Cookery Theatre in association with Kerrygold and Pilgrims Choice
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The British Beekeepers Association
Visitors could find out from the experts why bees are so important and gain an introduction into beekeeping
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The British Pig Association were in the Smallholders Marquee
Children visiting the show could learn about pig handling from the experts and take part in pig olympics
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Willowbank Puck was very popular in the Smallholders Marquee
Visitors were able to get involved in bottle feeding the goat kid
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Paul and Diana Peacock
Demonstrating upside down jam - a quick, easy and foolproof method of making wonderful jam from frozen and fresh materials
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A slice of the 'Good Life'
Visitors at the show got the chance to meet various breeds of poultry, buy feed and housing and pick up tips on care and handling.
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Introduction to poultry keeping
Backyard poultry vet Victoria Roberts gave tips and advice on keeping poultry breeds
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Grow your own expert Pippa Greenwood
Pippa gave talks across all 3 days of the show - on getting the best yield from your produce and protecting plants from pests
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Rachel Green and Paul Peacock
Demonstrating in the Cookery Theatre across all 3 days of the show in 2012
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John Burton-Race gives cookery tips and advice to the audience
Visitors to the show could get tips on cooking with their own home-grown produce from Michelin star chef John Burton-Race in the Cookery Theatre
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Pippa Greenwood meets show exhibitors
Expert Pippa Greenwood gave talks in the Experts Theatre over the three days of the show
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Visitors pick up some show bargains
Everything you need for a new growing season - from seeds to tools and wellies to wormeries
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The opening day of the show
Visitors plan their way round the show with the help of the show guide from within the Daily Mirror
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Meet the experts
Speak with exhibitors about their products and what's best for your veg plot or allotment
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Kick start your growing season
Plenty of products available to buy from a range of exhibitors
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Visitors get tips from the experts
The show's panel of experts gave tips and advice on a range of grow-your-own topics
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Expert advice on chicken handling
Backyard poultry vet Victoria Roberts was in the Smallholders Marquee at the show, giving advice on chicken breeds and caring for chickens
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Advice on caring for chickens
Pick up tips and advice from the experts if you are thinking of keeping your own chickens
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Pig breeds on display in the Smallholders Marquee
Experts from the British Pig Association showed a variety of pig breeds
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Pig Olympics
Junior members of the British Pig Association took part in Pig Olympics - a popular live event at the show in 2012































