Medicine From the Trees
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Thurs 10 Jan — Thurs 21 Mar 2013
Discover the therapeutic treasure store of our ancient woodlands and those of distant shores, learning something of the pharmacology, folklore and history that surround this truly remarkable facet of phytotherapy.
Pilates for Beginners
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Wed 16 Jan — Wed 27 Mar 2013
Help prevent or ease your gardening back pain with this gentle exercise class. Pilates is a form of exercise that improves posture, prevents back pain and strengthens core muscles.
Amazonian Traditional Indigenous Medicine
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Thurs 17 Jan — Thurs 14 Mar 2013
This 8 week course aims to look at traditional medicine managed by wise people in tribes principally in Amazonia, Colombia, Peru, Brazil and Ecuador.
Your Garden in Winter
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Sat 19 Jan 2013
All is far from quiet in the garden in winter – from propagation to preparation for the coming year, there are a great many jobs you can be doing during the winter months.
Artists Studio Days
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Sat 19 Jan — Sat 23 Mar 2013
This unique artists studio space is made available to any artist who wishes to have access to a quiet painting space within the stunning Botanic Gardens. Some plant material will be available if organised in advance. Self led overseen by class monitors.
Simple Art of Meditation
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Sat 19 Jan 2013
This one-day workshop is designed for all those interested in working with the mind in a clear and relaxed way. Where better to do this than within the calming ambience of the Botanics.
Plant Geography
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Thurs 31 Jan 2013 — Thurs 10 May 2012
This 11 week course investigates the ways that plants have adapted to the incredible diversity of habitats available on Earth. A module of the BSc in Horticulture with Plantsmanship.
Victorian Horticulture
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Thurs 31 Jan — Thurs 9 May 2013
Looks at the innovations and passions that drove one of Britain’s golden ages of horticulture. A module of the BSc in Horticulture with Plantsmanship.
Masterclass 2: Ann Swan - Pushing The Boundaries
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Sat 2 — Sun 3 Feb 2013
In this masterclass Ann will explain the elements that go towards making a balanced and harmonious composition looking at different styles both classical and contemporary and help you towards developing your own particular style.
Drawing the Garden of your Dreams
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Sat 9 — Sun 10 Feb 2013
This workshop will particularly focus on the drawing skills and principles of garden design to help you create an outdoor space.