Dobbies Garden Centres’ Little Seedlings Club, a free-to-attend monthly children’s gardening workshop, is back this June at the Braehead store. Garden Helpers: the busy world of pollinators takes place on Sunday 7 June and will cover what goes on in our gardens and the important role bees and bugs play in our ecosystems.
June’s Little Seedlings Club at Dobbies’ Braehead store will explore how plants spread and grow, why flowers need a little extra help, and how pollen moves between flowers. Children will then be introduced to ‘garden helpers’, learn about why they are so important, what plants they love and how they help our flowers and food grow.
This workshop offers children the chance to take part in hands-on activities, and this month they’ll have the opportunity to plant a pollinators’ perfect pot to take home and display in their gardens. These creations are an excellent way for children to spend time outdoors, caring for their displays, and they’ll also get to enjoy watching the bugs and bees visit.
Dobbies’ Plant Buyer, Nigel Lawton, said: “The busy world of pollinators is a fascinating topic for June’s Little Seedlings Club at our Braehead store. Bugs and bees play a vital role in our ecosystem so it’s very important to attract these garden helpers to our green spaces.
“This month’s free workshop will allow kids to expand their knowledge on pollinating plants, such as lavender and rosemary, and take part in a hands-on activity to attract bees and butterflies to their own gardens. This time of year is perfect for introducing popular summer flowers that are great for attracting pollinators, and our Little Seedlings Club is a great way to get children learning about nature and gardens this summer.”
Those looking to get involved in Dobbies’ Little Seedlings Club this June can book a free space, visit www.dobbies.com/events.