Tom Berry, part of the Grow Your Own Special Team at the family-run garden centre, which is located between Taunton and Bridgwater, explained: “We are delighted that Mark Fletcher from seed suppliers Unwins and Colin Randell from seed and plant supplier Thompson & Morgan will be joining us for our week-long Potato Festival starting on February 18. “They will be available to give people tips and advice on potato growing, whether they are keen gardeners with experience in growing vegetables or beginners looking to take up a new hobby.

“Mark will be with us on Saturday, February 18 and Sunday, February 19 and Colin will be with us on Saturday, February 25 and Sunday, February 26 during normal opening hours.”

During the week in-house experts will be offering advice to customers on varieties of potatoes to buy and grow and how to care for them to get the best yields.

On Saturday, February 18 only, there will be free potato printing for children at the garden centre’s Craft Centre from 10am until 12noon.

For further details about the Potato Festival running from Saturday, February 18 until Sunday, February 26, please go along to Monkton Elm Garden & Pet Centre, which is located just off the A38 at Monkton Heathfield, call 01823 412381 or visit www.monktonelmgardencentre.co.uk

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