DESPITE it being hotter than the sun in the UK this week, one Chirk-based garden centre has released advise on how to grow your own Christmas dinner.

Dobbies, in Moreton Park, hosts a free Grow How session to show customers how to prepare a delicious dinner with all the trimmings.

Dobbies’ Grow How interactive session will take place in Moreton Park on Saturday, August 6, perfectly suited for novice gardeners and experts alike.

Sarah Murray, Dobbies’ partnership and events manager, said: “We’re putting on our Santa hats early this year at Dobbies’ Moreton Park store and doing everything we can to get our customers ready for the big day in a sustainable way.

"We’re passionate about encouraging growing your own and are looking to help reduce our customers’ carbon footprint when it comes to food transport and wastage.

“Our customers really enjoy our monthly Grow How sessions, and we’re excited to get into the festive swing this August in our Moreton Park store.”

Dobbies’ horticultural experts will spend 10-15 minutes delivering an informative ‘how to’ guide on growing Christmas dinner staples – Charlotte Potatoes, Autumn King Carrots, Kale Dwarf Green Curled, Parsnip Tender and True, Swiss Chard Bright Lights.

In addition to this, the experts will share top tips on creating a thriving herb garden to elevate your meal.

Sarah added: "Impress your guests and feed the whole family from your back garden, allotment or balcony space.

"Potatoes are a great starting crop for children looking to ignite a passion in gardening, so get the whole family involved in the Christmas preparations this year.

"Growing your own vegetables is a great way to support the environment and enjoy some of your five a day this Christmas. Sustainability is at the core of this workshop.

"Dobbies is highlighting the key benefits of using peat-free compost and safer pest control products in your planters and patches, in addition to showcasing that growing your own heavily reduces your carbon footprint, packaging waste, food waste and eliminates the need for harmful chemical fertilisers."