Smithyveg!

I have been growing and showing veg since 1996, a brilliant hobby contrary to popular belief and the views of my mates who think I’m a big poof (I’ve got nothing against poofs however!). This is just a chart of my progress for the 2017 season, if you have any specific questions about ‘showing’ then email me on smithyveg@aol.com and I’ll do my best to answer them.

Monday, August 21, 2017

Judging shows, managing old tosspots and ailments

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I’m often asked why I swear so much on here, and I reply that if I didn’t then this would just be another boring blog about veg wouldn’t i...
Friday, August 18, 2017

Scabby dabby not so do

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It was as I feared and suspected. I emptied my spuds out last night and immediately it was evident I was going to be struggling to stage a...
Monday, August 14, 2017

Patience is a virtue, envy is not

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This time of the year for the veg showman, and the growers of long roots in particular, is like that scene in Braveheart, the one where ...

Shrewsbury Show 2017

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I really am going to have to quit some of the gardening pages on social media that I am a member of, due to the incredible stupidity of man...
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Wednesday, August 09, 2017

Tattiefilarious

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Just when you’re thinking everything is looking tickety boo on the showman’s plot something always seems to happen to bring your hopes a...
Friday, August 04, 2017

Cosy Powell drumming home

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I was talking to my good mate Craven Morehead the other day (great looking bloke, superb grower, massive cock) and he has asked me to he...
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Tuesday, August 01, 2017

Lukaku Pogba Lindelof Matic

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Another thing that winds me up about social media gardening groups is when you advise someone on a particular insecticide/fungicide for ...
Friday, July 28, 2017

Tales of internet idiots

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I have to admit to being a bit addicted to social media but it does wind me up considerably that it is often a portal for a myriad of cock...
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Wednesday, July 26, 2017

Where my shit's at

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There really is nothing like competitive growing to bring out the inner wanker in people, and this is non more personified than in the w...
Friday, July 14, 2017

Not everyone's cup of tea but.....

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....there was a cracking episode of Naked Attraction on the telly box last night. I'm off on me hols for a week so try not to miss...
Wednesday, July 12, 2017

Shit happens

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Pigeons. What is the point of them? No, really, what is the actual fucking point of fucking bastard fucking pigeons? I’ve always been trou...
Monday, July 10, 2017

Stay firm and resolute!

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It’s around about now that the mind games will begin. Your fellow competitors and showing pals will be texting/emailing/messaging you on...
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