All are welcome to grow their planting skills at Swindon libraries throughout April.
Throughout April, as part of Plant and Share month, a series of ‘Planting in Libraries’ events is being held.
They are intended for people who have a green fingers or who simply want to learn the basics of gardening.
A spokesperson said: "Come along and enjoy planting seeds with others in the Swindon community and you can even take some seeds home to grow in your own back garden, windowsill or office."
The next session is at the Central Library on Thursday 18 April from 11am to 1pm.
There will be other sessions at the same location on Saturday 20 April from 11am to 3pm during the ‘Family Fiesta’ and on Tuesday 23 April from 11.30am to 3pm after Stay and Play.
More information about Plant and Share can be found at www.fflgettogethers.org
The spokesperson added: "Growing some of your own fruit and veg can help save the planet and your pocket.
"This April, we’re sharing some of the best reasons to grow your own food, including how growing your own can be a cheap, fun and simple way to enjoy food.
"Whether you're growing tomatoes on your windowsill, or strawberries in an old container, there's a whole host of great and helpful resources provided by Soil Association Food for Life.
That organisation's guide to growing food on a budget can be found here.
They are intended for people who have a green fingers or who simply want to learn the basics of gardening.
A spokesperson said: "Come along and enjoy planting seeds with others in the Swindon community and you can even take some seeds home to grow in your own back garden, windowsill or office."
The next session is at the Central Library on Thursday 18 April from 11am to 1pm.
There will be other sessions at the same location on Saturday 20 April from 11am to 3pm during the ‘Family Fiesta’ and on Tuesday 23 April from 11.30am to 3pm after Stay and Play.
More information about Plant and Share can be found at www.fflgettogethers.org
The spokesperson added: "Growing some of your own fruit and veg can help save the planet and your pocket.
"This April, we’re sharing some of the best reasons to grow your own food, including how growing your own can be a cheap, fun and simple way to enjoy food.
"Whether you're growing tomatoes on your windowsill, or strawberries in an old container, there's a whole host of great and helpful resources provided by Soil Association Food for Life.
That organisation's guide to growing food on a budget can be found here.
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