Garden centre Dobbies is to host a free sustainable workshop to show members of its Little Seedlings Club to learn how to grow indoors.
Suitable for children aged 4-10, the workshop will take place at Dobbies’ store in Swindon's Hyde Road, and will encourage children to take advantage of the cold winter months and start growing fruit, vegetables and herbs indoors.
Children will learn about which fruit and vegetables can successfully be grown indoors, the best technique for preparing potatoes for sowing and all the benefits and uses of indoor herbs.
Dobbies will also be educating children on the benefits of home-grown produce for their health and that of the the planet. Home grown produce creates no plastic waste and also reduces food waste as people only harvest what they need. In addition to this, locally grown vegetables reduce carbon emissions from burning fossil fuels.
Sarah Murray, Partnership and Events Manager, said: “At Dobbies we always look for ways to help our customers be sustainable and we’re delighted to be educating and encouraging the next generation of gardeners to use sustainable practices.
“Our gardening club allows children from all backgrounds to come together and connect with one another in a friendly group setting. Learning about the plants in their garden, wildlife and environment, we strive to nurture their minds with fun-filled activities.
“Our Little Seedlings Club is ever-popular and spaces are filled quickly. We’d encourage anyone looking to bring their children along to our Swindon store to book in advance to avoid any disappointment.”
More information can be found at https://www.dobbies.com/events
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