14th February was not only Valentine's Day but, in Saltaire, Potato Day. That's something organised here annually by the West Yorkshire Organic Group. They take over the hall of Shipley College's Exhibition Building to sell seed potatoes to gardeners and allotment holders. In this way, people can get advice and growing tips, access unusual varieties and buy smaller quantities, without having to resort to online suppliers. It has become something of a celebration, with stalls selling craft items, fruit, veg and preserves, many grown or made locally. There's a seed swap organised by Veg on the Edge, our community gardening group, and a café too. It's surprisingly popular with local residents.
The red-skinned, organic, Sunset variety had already sold out - but I wasn't buying potatoes anyway, as I don't have a garden. I bought some apple and pear jam from the Community Orchard.
The logo made me smile: Mr Potato Head! I'm sure I'm not the only one who remembers having a kit of plastic parts that you stuck into potatoes and other veg to made characters.
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