~ tracking down this book ~
Enter a world of tents, fruit cakes, carnations, and carrots, where competitive gardeners and home cooks offer up produce to be judged by eagle-eyed experts. Curious about the inner workings of exhibiting? [this book] reveals all with its official RHS guidelines for selecting and presenting produce. Discover what the judges are looking for - and how to win ... pacxked with advice from queen of preserves Thane Prince and gardening guru Matthew Biggs, as well as prizw-winning recipes and interviews with show veterans, staging tips, expert guides, photo diaries, RHS Great British Village Show is a unique insider's look behind the scenes of a wonderful British tradition.