Autumn adventures at Dobbies’ Swindon store

Dobbies Garden Centre in Hyde Road is embracing Aurtumn with a series of free-to-attend events throughout October.

They include Grow How, Little Seedlings Club and Little Seedlings Holiday Club sessions. 

These seasonal activities aim to inspire gardening enthusiasts of all ages to embrace the wonders of Autumn, while learning valuable gardening tips and taking part in fun, hands-on activities.

Kicking things off is Dobbies’ Grow How session, taking place in the Swindon store on the first Saturday of the month, 5 October, then every Wednesday throughout October at 10:30am and 3:30pm.

Dobbies’ gardening colleagues will show participants how to channel their creativity to decorate their doorway for autumn and Halloween. 

The session covers the best pots and plants for dressing doorsteps, shade-loving plants for porches, and vibrant autumn annuals for a cottage garden feel. Attendees will also explore ideas for hanging baskets, window boxes, doormats, garden lighting, and crafting autumn wreaths using homegrown vegetables.

Dobbies’ Little Seedlings workshop, taking place on Sunday 6 October in the Swindon store, is for children aged 4-10 and will be delving into autumn as a season. Children will explore the seasonal changes in nature, learning why leaves change colour and how animals prepare for hibernation during the colder months. 

They will also discover the journey of seeds and what happens after fruit and vegetables are harvested. The workshop includes a craft activity where children will make their own leaf fossils, adding a fun, hands-on element to their autumnal learning experience.

Taking place on the last week of October at Dobbies’ Swindon store, the Little Seedlings Holiday Club brings fairytales to life and explores how to bring a little bit of magic to the garden.

Children will learn the origins of some of their favourite fairytales such as Cinderella, Snow White, Hansel and Gretel and Beauty and the Beast. The workshop will include an interactive storytelling session, toadstool-making craft and fairy garden creation, promising a magical experience for all. 

Dobbies’ Events Programme Manager, Ayesha Nickson, is anticipating high demand for these autumnal workshops. She said: “Our fantastic range of free autumn events in our Swindonstore are aimed at giving families a fun and creative activity to get involved in. 

"Whether you're a seasoned gardener or simply looking for some family fun, we have something for everyone.”

More information can be found at dobbies.com/events.