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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
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Nick Jackson

Little Theo wows neighbours by giving away plants

Green fingered toddler Theo Howarth has stolen the hearts of friends and neighbours in Rochdale .

For the three-year-old has been giving out plants cultivated by his garden-loving dad Adam at their home in Pearson Close, Milnrow.

The youngster has been encouraging the family's neighbours to help themselves to the crop free of charge.

Adam, 36, said: "I'm 36, going on 60. I'm a keen gardener and I'm loving getting Theo involved and interested in stuff that grows in the garden.

"I started growing a lot of plants last year, when you couldn't get hold of them because of Covid and the lockdowns.

"So I thought I'd carry on this year, with Theo's help, of course.

"The neighbours and friends have loved helping themselves and the plants have nearly all gone."

Theo is the only child of tree surgeon Adam and 32-year-old wife Leanne, who works for clothing store New Look.

The plants Adam grown include Cosmos and sunflowers. He's even cultivated giraffe sunflowers which can grow to a height of 17ft.

Meanwhile, there's been big reaction to images Adam posted on Facebook of Theo next to his 'stall'.

The post said: "If anyone is passing 12 Pearson close Milnrow please feel free to help yourselves to a plant or two. My son and I have carried on last years lock down project and sown some cosmos seeds to give away."

Claire Taylor wrote: "His FACE says a BILLION WORDS what a lovely gesture ... shame I'm too late xxx"

Gwen McHugh posted: "Awe how thoughtful. Thank you little man."

Barbara Foster said: "Brilliant!! Love his little face."

Jenny Louise wrote: "Such a lovely thing to do."

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