Dobbies garden centre in Wrexham, is inviting people to come down and celebrate the start of summer with a special experience.

The UK’s leading garden centre, is set to delight gardening enthusiasts, with its ‘Planting and Afternoon Tea – Holiday Edition’ celebration at their Moreton Park store.

The in-store experience invites people to take inspiration from holidays in sunny climates for their garden planting.

According to Censuswide's recent research for Dobbies, 45 per cent of Brits love gardening because it lets them enjoy being outdoors.

Customers can now book their space for the 90-minute event, due to be held on Tuesday 16 or Saturday 20 July, at 3pm.

The event offers the unique combination of two cherished British pastimes - gardening and afternoon tea.

 Dobbies’ Brand Ambassador Michael Griffiths with his family at Dobbies enjoying the Afternoon Tea and Planting Experience   (Image: Thousand Word Media)

Attendees will be given the chance to participate in an interactive workshop led by one of Dobbies' horti experts.

The workshop will include a Q&A and a demonstration on the filler, thriller, and spiller planting technique.

This gardening strategy will use tropical plants selected by RHS Chelsea Flower Show chair of assessors and Dobbies’ senior buyer, Claire Bishop.

Once equipped with planting knowledge, customers will be given the opportunity to create their own tropical planter.

The planter, worth £30, can be taken home to add a vibrant touch to their garden.

Once the gardening activity finishes, attendees will be treated to a Traditional or Luxury Afternoon Tea at the Moreton Park store.

Guests are promised three tiers of delectable sweet and savoury treats, complemented by unlimited refills of tea and coffee.

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The Traditional Afternoon Tea includes an assortment of freshly made finger sandwiches, Dobbies' famous scones served with Cornish clotted cream and a pot of jam, and a host of sweet treats.

Guests can also opt to upgrade their treat with the Luxury Afternoon Tea offering for £4.

Ms Bishop, said: "We're thrilled to be launching ‘Planting and Afternoon Tea – Holiday Edition’ at our Moreton Park store.

"It's the perfect opportunity to ignite your passion for gardening and unwind with a delicious array of savoury and sweet delights."

"This session is all about bringing the vibrancy of your favourite getaway location to your garden as we celebrate the start of summer.

"Whether it's the lush greenery of a tropical paradise or the colourful flowers of a European escape, we'll guide you through creating your own planter with our recommended plants."

Tickets for Dobbies’ ‘Planting and Afternoon Tea – Holiday Edition’ experience in its Moreton Park store are priced at £40 per person.

Pre-booking is essential.

For directions and more information, you're encouraged to visit www.dobbies.com/events.