RHS London Harvest Festival Show

The best of the season's harvest is celebrated at this year's RHS London Harvest Festival Show 2012, in the heart of London. See, taste and buy mouthwatering produce, a feast celebrating the taste of autumn. Some of the best growers in the UK will exhibit their bounty in the Fruit & Vegetable Competition – and new exhibitors are very welcome.

2012 show highlights:

Giant pumpkin competition
For the first time, pumpkin fans can also expect to see giant specimens from the RHS Heaviest Pumpkin Competition, where professional and amateur growers alike compete for the chance to win a top prize of £1,000. The prized pumpkins will be weighed and judged on Tuesday 9 October.

Growing crops for all
This is not an Allotment! by Pennard Plants is an innovative feature garden for Grow Your Own enthusiasts and city dwellers alike, exploring numerous ways of growing crops.

Apple tasting
Visitors can expect expert advice on apple identification, as well as apple-tasting sessions and the chance to join in the Foraging Forum, to get advice from seasoned foragers on gathering food in the wild.

Mist and mellow fruitfulness
An evening of mists and mellow fruitfulness awaits on Tuesday 9 October with dreamy folk music from Robin Grey and his band. The acclaimed London Vegetable Orchestra will also be wowing the crowd as they demonstrate the versatility of their veggie instruments. And to get in the mood, visitors can partake in a glass or two of cider straight from the RHS Garden Wisley orchard.