All eyes on the tomato in a week to remember

Beverley Garden Centre, in Woodmansey, will be hosting a Tomato Growing Week from Monday, May 17, until Sunday, May 23,

to link with British Tomato Week.

Manager Teresa Corderoy said: "We hope as many people as possible join us for our Tomato Growing Week. We will have displays of tomato plants and the products and equipment you might need to grow them.

"Staff will be on hand throughout the week to give visitors top tips on selecting, planting and growing their own tomatoes."

Tomatoes originate from South America, where they grow wild. They were first cultivated as early as 700 AD.

They were originally grown in Britain and the rest of Europe as ornamental climbers and were cultivated for their decorative leaves and fruit. The first known British tomato grower was Patrick Bellow, in 1554.

For further information, call Beverley Garden Centre, on Hull Road, Woodmansey, (01482 880 002) or visit www.beverleygardencentre.co.uk