SANTA will be going hoe, hoe, hoe this weekend, thanks to a special workshop.
Dobbies is to hold sessions at its Hare Hatch and Shinfield branches designed to help people grow their own Christmas dinners.
The Grow How sessions are aimed at novices and will see experts explain how to grow festive meal staples including Charlotte Potatoes, Autumn King Carrots, Kale Dwarf Green Curled, Parsnip Tender & True, Swiss Chard Bright Lights.
In addition to this, the experts will share top tips on creating a thriving herb garden to elevate your meal.
The only thing not included is the meat.
And Dobbies says you don’t need a large garden or allotment – a balcony space will do.
Sarah Murray, Dobbies’ partnership and events manager, said: “We’re putting on our Santa hats early this year at Dobbies and doing everything we can to get our customers ready for the big day in a sustainable way.
“We’re passionate about encouraging growing your own and are looking to help reduce our customers’ carbon footprint when it comes to food transport and wastage.
“Our customers really enjoy our monthly Grow How sessions, and we’re excited to get into the festive swing.”
And if you see a large, cuddly man with a white beard, be nice to him – after all, Rudolph will be expecting some carrots on Christmas Eve.
The event takes place on Saturday, August 6.
For more details on Dobbies’ Hare Hatch Grow How sessions in August, visit www.dobbies.com/grow-how
