Thorngrove Garden Centre’s regular update from Kelsi-Dean Buck – who is excited for their biggest ever summer of events, plants and crafts
do not complain about the sun … do not complain about the sun …
We hope you’ve all been staying safe and hydrated during the recent heatwave? We’re doing our best not to moan about the heat: after that horrendous start to the year, and the spring being a total wash out, it’s been nice to have a bit of actual summer!
We are so excited for August and beyond as we will be getting out and about at two of the biggest events in our calendar.
On the 14th and 15th August we will be attending Gillingham and Shaftesbury Show, setting up with beautiful plants and meeting all of you lovely people! We will have a fabulous selection of 3-for-£10 1litre pots of West Country grown flowering herbaceous plants, with pack lavender, roses, herbs, gifts, greetings cards and more. That’s not all – we will be running a prize draw on both days. We just had our final meeting to plan our pitch and we’re so excited, it will be our biggest presence ever!
Not only we will be there as Thorngrove, we will be setting up with Employ My Ability (EMA), so visitors can learn more about the amazing opportunities we offer young people with special educational needs and disabilities. Those who know about us already will know how EMA is at the heart of our garden centre and café – if you’d like to know more and meet our staff, grab a leaflet and please come and have a chat.
Looking ahead to September, we are also attending Dorset County Show on the 7th and 8th September, with even more on display. We cannot wait!
Back at Thorngrove
In other news, we are looking forward to hearing the judges feedback on Shaftesbury in Bloom 2024. Thorngrove, our EMA students and day service users play a huge role in this volunteer-led scheme, putting together more than 100 planters which are proudly on display around Shaftesbury. Whatever the outcome, we’re already planning for 2025 and look forward to continuing this annual tradition.
Here at the garden centre we have now revealed dates for our special summer mini garden crafts sessions for children. This month they can make some mini gardens with real seeds, and a whole range of decorations to create a theme of their choice. These are perfect for four to nine-year-olds (though other ages are welcome). Parents go free! Booking is on our website, or just give us a call or pop in.
We are of course bursting at the seams with blooms here on site, so do come and have a look for your summer garden additions. Our plant of the month is the wonderful Anemone, and there are a range of multi-buys and special offers. And don’t forget to join our FREE loyalty scheme (exclusive offers going out soon so don’t miss out!).
Have a wonderful month, and we’ll see you soon!
