Only one man still participating? Womens’ lib going on here.
There must have been a time when there were other guys growing veggies........perhaps they have all gone to the big briar patch in the sky.
I don’t know how they’re judging but it seems it would be simple enough to have different levels of competition, ie beginners, experienced, advanced and masters.
Who would want to be judged “best” if they knew they were only awarded that title because the BEST stepped aside?
The lady to his right would “benefit” but the idea of competition and excellence would lose.