2026 COMPETITIONS

Monthly Competitions

Monthly classes and trophy notes from March through November, presented in an easy-to-scan format.

MONTH BY MONTH

Competition classes and trophy notes

Past months are clearly marked, the current month is highlighted, and future months remain easy to find. Each month includes every listed class and trophy note in the 2026 competition programme.

Current Month

November

Class 1 – Christmas decoration with candle

Past

October

Class 1 – 2 Leeks
Class 2 – 5 Onions
Class 3 – 3 Dahlias – any variety
Class 4 – 3 Chrysanthemum – reflex
Class 5 – 3 Chrysanthemum – stems of sprays
Class 6 – 3 Chrysanthemum – any variety
Class 7 – Mixed vase of any Chrysanthemum
Class 8 – Pot plant Orchid – 20cm maximum
Class 9 – Quiche – own recipe
The Gibbons Chrysanthemum Cup will be awarded for most points in classes 4-7

Past

September

Class 1 – 3 Tomatoes – on a plate
Class 2 – 3 Onions
Class 3 – 3 Dahlias – Decorative
Class 4 – 3 Dahlias – Cactus
Class 5 – 3 Dahlias – Pompon
Class 6 – 3 Dahlias – Ball
Class 7 – 3 Dahlias – any other type
Class 8 – 3 stems of Perennials
Class 9 – Heaviest Marrow
Heaviest Marrow Trophy will be awarded to the winner of class 9

Past

August

Class 1 – Collection of 3 kinds of Vegetables
Class 2 – 9 Runner Beans
Class 3 – 3 Carrots
Class 4 – 5 Potatoes – white
Class 5 – 5 Potatoes – coloured
Class 6 – 3 Gladioli
Class 7 – Vase of cut flowers – 6 stems
Class 8 – 3 Cheese Scones – own recipe
NDGA Vegetable Trophy will be awarded to the best in class 1

Past

July

Class 1 – 9 pods of Peas
Class 2 – 5 pods of Broad Beans
Class 3 – 5 Spring Onions
Class 4 – 3 Courgettes on a plate
Class 5 – 3 Beetroot
Class 6 – 5 stems of Sweet Peas
Class 7 – Pot plant foliage – 20cm maximum
Class 8 – 3 Roses
Class 9 – 3 Cupcakes – own recipe
NDGA Rose bowl will be awarded to the best in class 8

Past

June

Beetle Drive

Past

May

Class 1 – 2 Lettuce
Class 2 – 5 Spring Onions
Class 3 – 3 Pansies on a board (board supplied)
Class 4 – 3 Tulips
Class 5 – Floral arrangement in a basket
Class 6 – Pot plant flowering – 20cm maximum
Class 7 – Lemon Drizzle Cake – own recipe
Modern Floral Trophy will be awarded to best in class 5

Past

April

Class 1 – 3 sticks of Rhubarb
Class 2 – 3 stems of Polyanthus
Class 3 – 3 large Trumpet Narcissi
Class 4 – 3 large cup Narcissi
Class 5 – 3 small cup Narcissi
Class 6 – 3 any other Narcissi
Class 7 – 3 Tulips
Class 8 – Shortbread – own recipe
Eurotunnel Trophy will be awarded to highest points of the month

Past

March

Class 1 – 1 Specimen large trumpet Narcissi
Class 2 – 1 Specimen large cup Narcissi
Class 3 – 1 Specimen small cup Narcissi
Class 4 – 1 Specimen double Narcissi
Class 5 – 1 Specimen any other type
Class 6 – 1 pot or bowl of Bulbs
Class 7 – 3 Sausage Rolls – own recipe

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