Dobbies, the UK’s largest garden centre retailer, is hosting a free sustainable workshop next Sunday, February 6, in Livingston for the Little Seedlings Club to learn how to grow indoors.
Aimed at children aged four to 10, the workshop will take place in Dobbies’ Livingston store and hopes to encourage children to take advantage of the cold winter months and start growing fruit, vegetables, and herbs indoors.
The workshop will explain what fruit and vegetables can successfully be grown indoors, the best technique for chitting potatoes to prepare for sowing, and all the benefits and uses of indoor herbs.
Dobbies will also take the opportunity to educate children on the benefits of growing for your health, and for the planet.
Home grown produce creates no plastic waste and also reduces food waste as you only harvest what you need.
Furthermore, locally grown vegetables reduce carbon emissions from burning fossil fuels.
Sarah Murray, Partnership and Events Manager for Dobbies, 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 Livingston store to book in advance to avoid any disappointment.”
Advance booking is required to attend the free event at Dobbies’ Livingston store.
For more information on how your child can take part, visit https://www.dobbies.com/events
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