Environment
Swansea Garden Centre shows customers how to create a bee-friendly garden
Dobbies’ Llansamlet Garden Centre is hosting two free interactive workshops this Easter, where experts will educate customers on the wonder of pollinators and how to transform the garden into a bee haven.
Designed for the whole family, Dobbies say their April workshops are a great way to learn more about gardening, whether you’re a novice looking to pull on gardening gloves for the first time, a seasoned gardener hoping for some direction, a gardening pro eager to enhance your gardening expertise or some helpful tips on how to keep your little ones busy in the garden this Easter.
Dobbies’ Grow How session in Swansea will be held on Saturday 1 April at 10:30am where customers will be invited to discover how to make their garden a haven for pollinators. Using plants, shrubs and flowers, Dobbies’ horticultural experts will outline the benefits of supporting wildlife in the garden, the best varieties of plants to encourage more bees into our gardens, and which perennials to plant now in preparation for summer.
Dobbies’ April Little Seedlings Club will focus on the magnificent bee and takes place on Sunday 2 April in its Swansea store. Packed full of interactive activities, this workshop is perfect for kids aged 4-10 years old and is a great way to keep them busy during the Easter holidays.
Children will come together in a relaxed group setting, discover fun facts about the different bee species and why they are so important, the science behind how these insects pollinate flowers and a fun experiment to get everyone engaged. Attendees will also receive expert advice on how to create a bee-friendly garden with a Lavender planting activity, and how they can do their bit to help save the bees.
Dobbies’ Community and CSR Communications Executive, Chloë Bell, explains why pollinators are so important, she said: “Pollinators are vital in supporting the health of our natural ecosystem. Bees are currently under threat with the species facing extinction, so as a garden centre we’re constantly looking at educating the next generation so that in years to come, the world is a more pollinator-friendly place.
“There’s a lot to learn about the wonderful pollinators that call our green spaces home, and we hope our two workshops in Swansea help families across the country play their part in supporting and protecting these vulnerable insects.”
Sustainability is at the core of both workshops, and the horticultural experts will highlight the great selection of environmentally friendly products that can be purchased.
For more information about the two workshops at Dobbies’ Swansea store and how you can take part, visit www.dobbies.com/events
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