Wrexham's Moreton Park Dobbies store is celebrating National Allotment Week with free gardening workshops for the entire month of August.

Gardening enthusiasts are invited for the sessions which are planned to cater for all skill levels; from the seasoned pros to beginners in the field.

The workshops, called 'Grow How' sessions are scheduled for the first Saturday, and every Wednesday of August, with two sessions each day at 10.30am and 3.30pm.

Attendees will get knowledge and expertise to bolster their allotment gardening efforts.

Dobbies' Grow How sessions will teach gardeners on important gardening aspects, such as the choice of late-summer crops to plant at this time for a fruitful harvest later in the year, pruning techniques to get the most out of your summer fruits and ways to prepare the allotment for your holiday with watering techniques.

Several sessions are scheduled in August   (Image: Dobbies Garden Centres)

Guests attending this month's Grow How sessions will have a chance to contribute towards the Stroke Association.

Given the potential benefits of gardening on both the physical and emotional recovery journey of stroke survivors, the charity has several allotment groups across the UK.

Dobbies’ plant buyer, Nigel Lawton, said: "Growing your own produce is something that we're really passionate about at Dobbies.

"It is also growing in popularity, as many gardeners recognise the benefits of growing fresh produce in both the taste and the positive impact it can have on physical and mental health.

"A thriving allotment isn't just about delicious homegrown produce – it's about getting your hands dirty, enjoying the outdoors and feeling a sense of accomplishment.

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"We're thrilled to be working alongside our friends at the Stroke Association to encourage gardeners of all abilities to learn valuable skills and discover how allotments can benefit wellbeing at our Grow How sessions in the Moreton Park store."

Head of corporate partnerships at the Stroke Association, Saul Heselden, said: "Recovering from a stroke can bring lots of challenges, but finding joy in the simple pleasures of nature can make a real difference.

"Gardening can provide a much-needed boost to both your physical and mental health, and allotments provide an affordable way for people to experience the benefits of gardening, while also growing their own produce.

"Right now, the Stroke Association can only reach one-third of the survivors who most need support.

"We want to reach all those in need, but we can only do this with the generosity of our supporters like Dobbies.

"We’re incredibly grateful they have chosen to fundraise through the Grow How workshops at the Moreton Park store to raise vital funds for people affected by stroke."

You can get more information on Dobbies' Grow How sessions at www.dobbies.com\events.