Woodcote garden centre is cultivating its Little Seedlings Club

Garden centre chain Dobbies is nurturing the next generation of gardeners with its free Little Seedlings Club workshop at its Woodcote Green store next Sunday.

Mindfulness: the Little Seedlings Club for 4-10-year-olds is free

Dobbies is inviting young gardeners, aged between four and 10, to explore mindfulness in a fun and engaging way at the workshop which takes place from 11am on September 1.

Promising an enriching experience that blends the joys of gardening with the calming practices of mindfulness, children will get a chance to learn about the benefits of being present in the moment and connecting with nature.

Gardening and mindfulness can offer numerous benefits. Last year’s Children’s People and Nature Survey found that 88% of children and young people agreed with the statement “being in nature makes me very happy”.

Dobbies’ staff in the Woodcote Green store will guide young attendees through mindfulness, explaining what it is and why it’s beneficial. The session will highlight how using the five senses can enhance the gardening experience, encouraging children to notice the vibrant colours, fragrant scents and soothing sounds of their surroundings.

Kids will discover how mindfulness can be practised in the garden, helping them relax and focus. Whether it’s the feel of soil between their fingers or the sight of a blooming flower, these experiences can be incredibly grounding and stress-relieving. The workshop at Woodcote Green store will also provide practical tips for practising mindfulness at home, making it easy for families to incorporate these calming practices into their daily lives.

Dobbies’ horti expert, Emma Drain, said: “The Little Seedlings Club in our Woodcote Green store is a fantastic way for children to learn about the natural world and introducing kids to mindfulness through gardening can help them build a positive relationship with nature and their own emotions.”

For more details about the Little Seedlings Club and to book a spot, visit www.dobbies.com/events.

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