A CARE home in Worcester invited children from childminders around the city for a special gardening session.
Residents from Care UK’s Perry Manor, on Charles Hastings Way, taught the children the basics of gardening.
Sharing their love of the outdoors, the residents, many of whom are lifelong gardeners, helped the children plant sunflower seeds and gave them their top tips for a beautiful garden.
Resident Edith Grundy said: “It was a really nice event and lovely that the children got to learn how something as small as a seed can grow into a plant. My advice to the children was to remember to water the flowers after planting, which is very important.
“What I love most about being outdoors is the fresh air and seeing the plants grow, except for the weeds of course.
The activity was part of National Children’s Gardening Week, where gardeners from the older generation are encouraged to inspire the next generation of green thumbs by imparting their own wisdom.
Katherine Matthews, home manager at Perry Manor, said: “It was wonderful to welcome children into the home to plant sunflowers with the residents.
“Everyone had a lovely time gardening together, and we look forward to watching the sunflowers grow in the weeks to come.”
