BRIDESTOWE Garden Club held its second annual garden show recently in the Methodist Hall. There were 49 entries ? up on last year. The turnout was good and the standard excellent. Judges Brian Wonnacott and Pat Andrews were impressed with the standard of exhibits. They praised all the entrants for their hard work and effort to produce an excellent show. The show committee was also pleased with the entries from a membership of only 36 members. The show was accompanied by an excellent talk and demonstration given by Alan French on ?Winter Tubs?. He brought along lots of plants and gave plenty of ideas for winter planting, from shade garden to frost resistant plants. He astounded members with his demonstration of a spring pot of bulbs by showing them how to plant more than 80 bulbs in one pot for a spectacular display in spring and into summer. Non-members are always welcome at the meetings, the next one is on Thursday October 13 in the Methodist Hall starting at 7.30pm. The subject is ?Gardening Today? given by David Loder of Chulmleigh. Results: Vase of Perennials (10 entries) 1, Sheila Turner; 2, Jenny Reynolds; 3, Sandy Ryeland. Vase of annuals (4 entries): 1, Sandy Ryeland; 2, Mel and John Leonard; 3, Mel and John Leonard. Flowering pot plant (4 entries): 1, Margaret Parsons; 2, Frank Hewer; 3, Sandy Ryeland. Foliage pot pant (1 entry): 1, Jenny Reynolds. Three single roses (3 entries): 1, Frank Hewer; 2, Robin Young; 3, Ann Allan. Four assorted flowers (4 entries): 1, Sheila Turner: 2, Jenny Reynolds; 3, Mel and John Leonard. Six runner beans (6 entries): 1, Brian Higbee; 2, Geoff Allan; 3, Mel and John Leonard. 5 Tomatoes (4 entries): 1, Mel and John Leonard; 2, Jenny Reynolds; 3, Mel and John Leonard. 3 Courgettes (4 entries): 1, Jenny Reynolds; 2, Sheila Turner; 3, Mel and John Leonard. 3 apples (2 entries): 1, Ted Young; 2, Brian Higbee. Collection of 3 vegetables (6 entries): 1, Ted Young; 2, Mel and John Leonard; 3, Jonathan Whiteley. Best in flower class certificate: Sheila Turner, four assorted flowers. Best in vegetables class certificate: Brian Higbee, 6 runner beans. Best in show cup and certificate: Jenny Reynolds for the foliage plant (judge?s comment ?Lovely plant?).