So, like, Dobbies Garden Centres, right, they’re putting on this free workshop called Grow How at their Perth spot in partnership with Alzheimer’s Research UK for Dementia Action Week, happening from May 19-25. The workshop, called Love Your Lawn, is all about how gardening can help your brain and stuff while also raising money for dementia research. They’re doing sessions on Saturday, May 3, and Wednesday, May 7, at 10:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., so you better mark your calendar if you wanna go.
The Green Team at Dobbies will be showing you how to take care of your lawn in 15-minute demos, including fixing up your lawn with grass plugs. They want everyone to join in, no matter if you’re a newbie or a pro, and ask them questions.
This event is also part of the Think Brain Health thing by Alzheimer’s Research UK, which is all about taking care of your heart, staying sharp, and keeping connected to protect your brain. Gardening is seen as a way to keep your mind and body healthy.
Nigel Lawton, the plant buyer at Dobbies, is all hyped about sharing their knowledge with customers. He’s like, “Spring is the best time to get your lawn ready for the warmer weather, and our Green Team is here to help you out.” They’re asking people to donate to Alzheimer’s Research UK if they can.
Samantha Benham-Hermetz, the boss at Alzheimer’s Research UK, is all about educating and empowering people. She’s saying that almost half of dementia cases could be stopped if we manage some risk factors, but not many people know about it. Teaming up with Dobbies during Dementia Action Week is a way to show people how to take care of their brains.
Dobbies is also inviting local groups who want to start a community garden to their event on May 3. One lucky group will get gardening tools, products, and some help from Dobbies staff.
If you wanna go to the Love Your Lawn workshop, you can sign up at www.dobbies.com/events. And hey, don’t stress, this isn’t a paywall situation. Just follow us on social media for cool stuff and news.
