Annual spud-tacular event returns near Shrewsbury next weekend

The annual Shropshire Organic Gardeners' Potato Fest will be back at Wattlesborough Village Hall, near Shrewsbury, on Saturday, February 8. 

Hundreds of people usually descend on the village to check out some of the best local produce.

There will be 39 potato varieties - still only 25p a tuber, as well as 'Brighter Blooms' including seeds, bare root and potted fruit trees and bushes, rhubarb crowns, strawberry plants, onions, shallots and garlic. 

Pre-orders can be made at growvegandfruit.co.uk/

As well as that, there will be several stalls and expert advice being offered. 

There will be potato starter packs for children, tools for self reliance, master composters, herbs and more.

Breakfast, light lunches, homemade cakes and hot drinks will be available on the day.

The potato day will run from 9.30am to 2pm, and and is free to attend.

For more information about Shropshire Organic Gardeners, visit shropshireorganicgardeners.org.uk