Dobbies has announced two virtual Expert Events to help Wiltshire gardeners elevate their green spaces this summer, no matter the size or style of their garden.

‘Pollinators and Perennial Plants for Summer Colour’ and ‘Small Space Gardening’ will both be hosted by Dobbies’ Horticultural Director and gardening expert, Marcus Eyles.

It will take place on Saturday June 19 at 10.30am. Marcus will share benefits of supporting wildlife and pollinators in your garden, including bees and butterflies, as well as advising on the top 10 plants that gardeners can grow to support pollinators and provide a healthy habitat for them to thrive. Marcus will also share his expert advice on the best perennials to plant now, to add instant summer colour that will return year after year.

For a gardener with limited outdoor space, ‘Small Space Gardening’ will take place on Saturday July 10 at 10.30am. Marcus will share his advice on creating an oasis in a small garden, including tips on clever design for maximum impact, and the best plants to grow in a limited space. Marcus will also advise on his top 10 edible plants to grow in smaller outdoor areas, including terraces and balconies, to help gardeners make the most of their available outdoor space and grow plants that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways, from cooking to supporting pollinators.

During both events, Marcus will provide live demonstrations of techniques to elevate your gardening skills, and attendees from Wiltshire are invited to submit their questions for Marcus too, to get expert answers to any horticultural dilemmas.

Marcus Eyles, Horticultural Director at Dobbies, said: “Summer is a key time in the gardeners’ calendar, and there is so much that can be done to make the most of your outdoor space, no matter the size of your garden. I am very much looking forward to sharing my knowledge and offering advice to Wiltshire gardeners old and new, to help them elevate even the smallest of gardens into an oasis to enjoy, and to help them choose plants that will not only brighten the space for years to come, but will also support the environment and local wildlife. Sustainability remains high on our agenda, and we offer more advice online with #sustainabledobbies.”

To sign up, visit https://events.dobbies.com/ The sessions are free of charge and exclusively available to Wiltshire Dobbies Club members. For those who aren’t yet members of Dobbies Club, membership is free and signing up is quick and simple, giving access to a variety of benefits, special offers and exclusive events. To sign up, visit dobbies.com