If you have just started growing your own vegetables and need some tips or advice because you are having difficulties with any element of gardening, then the West College of Horticulture is offering free courses on gardening to people when demand is high enough. Janet Ryder, Assembly Member for North Wales has praised the College by saying

“this will help promote healthier lifestyles”.

A new allotment site at Pentre Gwyn will be the focus of the College’s attention and anyone taking a new site will be offered help by the college. The Caia Gardens Association will hold an open day on March the 15th between 3pm and 5pm for anyone who is interested. Mark Simkin who is principal of the college stated that starter courses will be available if there is enough demand for people who for example; want to learn ‘how to grow your own brassica crop’.

It was noted last year that there are still some councils in Wales that have lists with over 1000 people still waiting for allotments.

Janet Ryder has praised Wrexham Council for their commitment to keep allotment availability as one of their top priorities and with the help from the West College of Horticulture gardeners from all walks of life can get the most from the new allotment site.