THE NURSERY rhyme is all about gathering nuts in May, but a company with garden centres in Spencers Wood and Hare Hatch wants children to learn about foraging in November.
This weekend, the Dobbies will be hosting two free workshops for families based on the theme Gifts From The Garden.
It has a focus on all things festive, with a view to creating some seasonal decorations.
Grow How, a 15-minute session on Saturday, November 4, starting at 10. 30am. At this event, horticultural experts will show how gardens can be foraged to create sustainable wreaths and natural decorations for the Christmas tree and home.
The, for children aged four to 10, the Little Seedlings Club on Sunday, November 5, will explore winter in the garden, and set out the natural items and foraged, alongside a look at the history of popular decorative items like wreaths and Christmas trees.
Dobbies’ CSR and community communications executive, Chloë Bell, said: “We are always looking for ways we can bring the outside in, and there’s no better way to get in the festive spirit than with some craft activities.
“The workshops in Reading are suited for every member of the family, welcoming everyone to come together and decorate the home this Christmas.
“When decorating for the seasons, we encourage sustainable practices where possible, and foraging is the best way to use what is already in your garden.
“If you are lucky enough to find them in your garden, Pinecones and Acorns make for wonderful Christmas tree decorations and Moss, Fir, Eucalyptus and Holly leaves make a great base for a wreath.”
For more information or to book, log on to: dobbies.com/events
