Short courses at RBGE are an ideal introduction to horticulture.
Horticulture is, of course, one of our great specialities here at the Botanics. We offer the professional level HND/BSc in Horticulture with Plantsmanship as well as many workshops and short courses in horticulture give you endless ways to learn about what interests you in gardening. You can find out about these short courses in this section.
We also offer the RBGE Certificate in Practical Horticulture, our international-standard formal qualification that allows you to develop all the basic hands-on skills for a career in horticulture.
Booking and course costs
For full information on course costs and a booking form, you can download the current Adult and professional education prospectus from the ‘Downloads' box on the right.
For further details please contact the Education office via our enquiry form (select ‘Education') or directly at:
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
20A Inverleith Row
Edinburgh
EH3 5LR
Telephone: 0131 248 2937
We offer a 10% discount to Friends on most of our short courses and workshops.
A look behind the scenes at RBGE's nursery.
Forthcoming horticulture courses
Design Your Own Garden
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Tues 13 Jan 2009
This 11 week course gives you everything you need to know to create the garden you�ve always wanted...
Introduction to Horticulture
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Wed 14 Jan 2009
A 10-week evening course covering a range of topics, from soil science to plant anatomy to propagation...
Medicine from Trees
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Thurs 15 Jan 2009
When is a herb not a herb? When it’s a tree! Discover the therapeutic treasure store of our ancient woodlands...
Garden History
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Thurs 15 Jan 2009
This course of 15 illustrated lectures traces the continually changing fashions in British garden design from Roman times to the mid-Twentieth century...
Propagation by Grafting - CPH9
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Sat 24 Jan 2009
Learn about the reasons for grafting, the main types of grafting techniques, with practical experience of two different grafting techniques.
Beginning Botany
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Wed 28 Jan 2009
Aimed at the complete beginner and using living plants from the garden, this eight-week course investigates the identification, function and ecology of familiar plant species...
Plant Geography
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Thurs 29 Jan 2009
This 11-week course investigates the ways that plants have adapted to the incredible diversity of habitats available on Earth...
Victorian Horticulture
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Thurs 29 Jan 2009
This course looks at the innovations and passions that drove one of Britain’s golden ages of horticulture.
Care of Orchids and House Plants
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Sat 14 Feb 2009
See how the RBGE cares for orchids and house plants in a behind-the-scenes tour of the glasshouses...
Moss Identification: Level 2
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Sun 15 Feb 2009
This workshop will include the ecology and distribution of bryophytes and the construction of keys. Previous attendance on Moss ID for Beginners or other experience required. Taught by David Chamberlain.
