Schoolchildren challenged to grow the biggest pumpkin

Our pumpkin growing competition was extremely successful last year and we had some great entries so have decided to run it again.

We’re inviting schools in the area to take part as it is a great way to get children gardening and learning more about growing fruit. Representatives from schools are welcome to come along during our Magical May event on May 15th, 16th and 17th to pick up seed packets for the competition.

The schools and children can then plant the seeds and we will be inviting them to come back in October with their pumpkins so we can see who has grown the largest.

Children must have their parents’ permission to enter the competition and the winners will be expected to take part in photographs and publicity.

This is a great opportunity for schools, especially those with gardening clubs and we hope lots of children get involved. It’s always really exciting planting seeds and seeing how they grow, we’re looking forward to seeing how big the pumpkins get.