Royal Welsh Show to feature S4C's Adam Jones this year
Adam Jones, a presenter from S4C's Garddio a Mwy, will enter the horticulture competition in Llanelwedd while also serving as honorary director of the horticulture section and filming a special episode of the show.
Mr Jones said: "I don't know how I'll get on because it's the first time I've entered.
"It's one thing to grow fruit, vegetables and flowers but it's another thing entirely to grow something that will catch the eye of the judges and win that coveted red certificate for a first place.
"I've entered classes for sweet peas and pelargoniums which are among the most highly sought prizes at the show along with some soft fruits.
"I've also entered the class for a display of five vegetables but I don't know which vegetables I'll bring along to Llanelwedd yet."
Viewers will see how he fares on a special edition of Garddio a Mwy, airing at 8.25pm on Monday, July 28.
The episode will feature behind-the-scenes footage from the showground and follow Mr Jones as he helps set up the horticultural village.
Euros Wyn, producer of Garddio a Mwy, said: "We're still in the process of firming up what will be in the programme.
"Filming will start before the show gets underway following Adam as the setting up of the horticultural village gets underway.
"We'll naturally speak with growers, exhibitors and visitors to the show and hopefully follow some of the competitors as they prepare for the event.
"There will be something that will hopefully appeal to everyone in this special programme."
Mr Jones relaunched the horticultural section at last year's show and oversaw the development of the new horticultural village.
He began gardening at the age of three, learning from his grandfather, and now promotes organic and nature-friendly gardening through work with schools and community groups.
Adam Jones said: "I was delighted to be offered this fantastic opportunity to work with the Royal Welsh Agricultural Society and excellent individuals from across Wales to realise the potential of the new horticultural village.
"It is encouraging a new generation of exhibitors and growers to compete and celebrate their work, with a big focus on education."
Fundraising is also well underway in the show's feature county of Caernarfonshire.
Show president John Owen, from Rowen near Conwy, said: "Funds have been raised in the past by the other counties to support the show to erect new buildings and improve facilities.
"We have been raising funds for the show and we have something in mind but we are not there yet to reveal what this might be."
The show will also welcome a royal visitor.
Princess Anne, president of the Royal Agricultural Society of the Commonwealth, will attend the show and its annual general meeting.
It will be her seventh visit to the Royal Welsh Show, which she last attended in 2022.
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