Over 13 years ago, as part of the HDRA's commitment to
biodiversity, the first Potato Day was held, the brainchild of Jackie Gear MBE. It has now grown to
a major event attracting thousands of visitors to Ryton. As many
varieties as possible (100 this year) are available by the tuber
for those who want to try some of the older (or newer varieties).
To make the event a "day" advice, talks on potato
culture, cookery demonstrations and potato based food is also
included. For HDRA members entry is free on the first day.
Several local organic groups (and latterly garden centres) have picked up on the idea and in
2007 we know of those below.
Entries in black are the dates in 2007, those in green are
the dates and details from the 2006 event, they will
be updated as soon as the information becomes available
If you know of more please let
know
Sat/Sun
20/21 Jan 2007 |
Gloucestershire* |
Dundry Nurseries, Cheltenham. 9.30am -
4.30pm. ~ 100 varieties of seed tuber by the individual tuber and 3kg bags, admission free. Signed off Junction 11, M5.
Information and talks in the afternoon.
Details from Chris Evans, Dundry Nurseries 01452 713124 or
website |
Sat/Sun
27/28 Jan 2007 |
Hampshire* |
Testbourne Community Centre, Micheldever
Road, Whitchurch. 10am -3pm. 137 varieties of seed tuber, including Sarpo, (plus ~25
organically grown) by the individual tuber and 2.5kg bags
Free coloured potato for each child. Tuber sales,
expert advice and children's activities. Plus onion and shallots sets, beans and other seed sales,
seed swap, green manure and organic fertilisers, talks and cookery demos. Signed from the A34
For
full details press here or from
or 07790 492677 |
Sat/Sun
27/28 Jan 2007 |
Coventry* |
National Potato Days, Ryton Organic Gardens, 10am -
4.30pm. ~ 100 varieties of seed tuber by the individual tuber, cookery
demos, children activities and more. Garden Organic members only on Saturday. More
information on 024 7630 8211 Full details will eventually appear
here |
Sat/Sun
27/28 Jan 2007 |
Cheshire |
Gordale Nursery,
Chester High Road (A540), Urton, Wirral
over 50 varieties on sale, both packed and loose and Medwyn Williams (10 times Chelsea Gold Medalist) will be speaking and advising on the Sunday. More information on 0151 336 2116. |
| Sun 28 Jan 2007 |
Dulwich, London |
Now
at Waverley School, Homestall Rd., SE22, longer hours 10.00am - 4.00pm.
~85 varieties available. Expert advice, Also incorporating a Seed
Exchange (bring your spare seed and leave with something new, flowers,
fruit and vegetables). Details from
or visit the
website |
| Sun 28 Jan 2007 |
Durham* |
Nature's World, Ladgate Lane, Acklam, Middlesbrough.
10am-2pm.
~25 varieties, many organic. Refreshments. More details from
0191 368 3616 and 01740 621504 (Durham Organic Gardeners) |
Sat
28 Jan 2006 |
Manchester |
The Manchester Museum, The University of
Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 PL, 1 - 4pm. FREE.
Celebrate National Potato Day by making prints and finding out 'potatotastic'
facts about potatoes. All ages. More information on 0161 275
2634
www.manchester.ac.uk/museum
|
| Mid Jan 2007 onwards |
Berkshire |
Charlton Park Garden
Centre, Wantage. ~ 150 varieties by the individual tuber and 2.5kg bags.
List of varieties Expert advice.
More information on 01235 772700.
|
| Sat 3 Feb 2007 |
Somerset |
Doulting Village Hall, Doulting, Near Shepton Mallet
from 10.00am -3.00pm. 50 plus varieties of Potatoes (we hope), seeds, onion sets, shallots and much much more. Also Somerset's only Seed Swap. More information call 01749 860039 or e-mail
sales@pennardplants.com |
| Sat 3 Feb 2007 |
Durham* |
Bowburn Community Centre, County Durham.
10am-3pm.
~25 varieties, many organic. Refreshments. Bowburn is at Junction 61 of the A1(M). More details from
0191 368 3616 and 01740 621504 (Durham Organic Gardeners) |
| Sat 3 Feb 2007 |
Shropshire* |
Nesscliffe Village Hall, just off the A5, NW of
Shrewsbury. 10am - 5pm. 40 varieties (25
organic and 10 non-organic), expert advice,
children's activities and potato related refreshments. Details from
Peter on 01939 260935 |
| Sat 3 Feb 2007 |
Brighton |
Old Market, Hove Seed Swap (the UK's first!) with potatoes.
Details www.seedysunday.org |
| Sat 10 Feb 2007 |
East Anglia* |
Stonham Barns, Stonham Aspal, Nr Stowmarket, IP14 6AT (Brown Tourist Signs) 9.30am-2.30pm.
£1.50 (includes copy of Potato Guide). Choose from approx 100 varieties of seed potato (approx 30 grown organically). Speaker, Potato tasting including chips! Norfolk Organic Gardeners book stall, hand-crafted copper tools, seed merchants, English wine for sale, compost supplies, refreshments, advice & information. Contacts 01206 570859 and e-mail
Cathy Wood or 01787 375153 |
| Sat 10 Feb 2007 |
Lancaster |
The Friends Meeting House, Lancaster (next to Lancaster Railway Station) 12noon – 4pm. Over 40 Varieties of Organic, Heritage Variety and Unusual Seed Potatoes for sale by the tuber so you can ‘Pick ‘n’ Mix’. Displays, children’s activities, potato dishes to try, local produce. Contact:
Seedsavers@gmx.net Joy Grayson 01524 389208 |
| Sun 11 Feb 2007 |
West Yorkshire/Lancashire Border* |
Calder Valley Organic Gardeners Potato Day 2007 Bear Wholefoods, 29 Rochdale Road, Todmorden, OL14 7LA 10am-4pm Admission £1 includes ticket for Potato Raffle
77 varieties (47 organic) available to purchase by the tuber at 12p each Potato tasting. Potato cafe. Gardening book stall.
For more information, catalogue and order form for pre-orders for collection at the event telephone 01422 847772 (answerphone), email
info@cvog.org or visit
www.cvog.org
|
| Sat/Sun 18/19 Feb 2006 |
Buckinghamshire
|
Buckingham Nurseries, Tingewick Road, Buckingham, MK18 4AE. ~40 varieties,
talks, competitions, full details at
www.buckingham-nurseries.co.uk
Tel: 01280 822133 e-mail:
webenquiries@hedging.co.uk
|
| Sat 24 Feb 2007 |
West Yorkshire* |
Shipley College, Exhibition Road,
Saltaire, 10am - 2pm. Admission Free. 50+ varieties, prices from 10p per tuber, seeds + others. Potato themed foods and refreshments. Contact 01274-580-119. Details of the 2005 event are here |
| Sun 25 Feb 2007 |
Bridgend Organic Group*
 |
Inch Community Centre , Inch Community Centre, Inch House, Inch Park, by Cameron Toll, Edinburgh 11am - 2pm. Potatoes by the tuber and advice. Contact 07789 500388 |
| ? |
Northern Ireland
|
2007 Event in planning, no
details yet
|
| Sun 25 Feb 2007 |
Manchester |
Hulme Garden
Centre, Rolls Crescent, Hulme, Manchester. Details of
varieties will be available later. Information
0161 227 8198
|
| Sun 4 Mar 2007 |
Borders* |
Springwood Park, Kelso, Borders
New Venue!!! 11am - 3.30pm.
Potatoes, onions, seeds, other environmental stands and displays, potato
themed refreshments, speakers. Contact 01361 810270
or Borders Organic Gardeners |
If you can't make it to a Potato Day there are now a large number of
suppliers of large numbers of varieties. To find them visit the
uk.rec.gardening FAQ seed suppliers list