Poultry entries are likely to reach record levels at this year’s Royal Bath & West Show, with the launch of the Poultry Club’s inaugural Summer National Show. The poultry section has almost tripled in size over the past decade, and with entries set to reach nearly 1200, exhibitors will be in for some intense competition. “The sheer variety and quality of poultry on show will be tremendous,” says Paul Meatyard, chief poultry steward at the Royal Bath & West Show. Full story: Read more
The Walled Gardens of Cannington’s Jade vine flowers
A Jade vine, donated to Bridgwater College’s Walled Gardens of Cannington, by Kew Gardens in 2008, has come into flower. The Jade vine (Strongylodon macrobotrys), which originates from the rainforests of the Philippines, was given to The Walled Gardens of Cannington with the aim of being used for the common good in scientific research, education, conservation and development of botanic gardens. It is located within the Gardens’ Botanical Glasshouse in the Tropical Zone, which is kept at 22°C during the day and 20°C at night. Full story: Read more