Free seeds given away in partnership with Let It Grow

little dobbies is partnering with BBC Radio 2 by handing out 1,000 free packets of seeds at its Clifton store from Monday 27 March to encourage residents to brighten up their green spaces this spring. There will be a total of 75,000 packets of seeds given out across the UK.

It's part of the BBC's Let It Grow initiative, to inspire new growers, both young and old, to discover the joy of planting and growing, and encourage them to turn grey spaces into wild and colourful places to help support British wildlife. little dobbies is proud to support the initiative, while also educating on sustainable gardening methods and championing pollinator-friendly seeds.

Designed for all ages and gardening abilities, little dobbies invites novice gardeners and experts alike to head along to its Clifton store and collect a free packet of seeds to sow this spring.

Spring is a great time in the horticultural diary to get into gardening and a good opportunity to plant beautiful bright blooms for the season ahead. Customers can pick up either Calendula, Borage or Nasturtium seeds at little dobbies' Clifton store which are perfect for a seasonal garden refresh.

Dobbies' Horticultural Director, Marcus Eyles, said:

"We're delighted to be supporting this fantastic initiative by the BBC. Spring is a great time of year to get gardening and we're excited to see the nation's gardens bloom and the wildlife flourish with our free seeds."

Marcus also shares his top tips for sowing these seeds, he said:

"Calendula, Borage and Nasturtium are fuss-free plants that are easy to sow and care for and great for injecting some colour to your garden. As we approach the warmer months and the sun heats the ground, it couldn't be a better time to sow these seeds.

"At little dobbies, we recommend sowing your seeds inside, under a cover or in a greenhouse to maximise the success of germination. Once the seeds have grown to be bushy young plants, and the frosts have finished, then they are ready to be planted into your outdoor pots or borders."

Thompson & Morgan are supplying the seeds in partnership with little dobbies and customers are encouraged to visit little dobbies' Clifton store to collect a free packet. Seeds will be available on a first come, first served basis, from Monday 27 March to Sunday 28 May, while stocks last, from the till point (little dobbies).

For more information on Let It Grow, visit https://www.dobbies.com/let-it-grow