Pastures Past: When vegetable gardens were judged and trophies were won

Kem OrmondFeatures writer·The Country·17 Oct, 2026 04:00 PM5 mins to read‌Rhubarb took a while to catch on at London's Borough Market in 1810. Photo / 123rfRhubarb took a while to catch on at London's Borough Market in 1810. Photo / 123rfKem Ormond takes a look at the world of farming back in the day. In this week’s Pastures Past, she’s found newspaper articles on the evolution of the home garden.In 1810, rhubarb was making its presence known, albeit unsuccessfully, at London’s Borough Market. By the late 19th century, the