Natural Interior Design
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Mon 18 Feb — Mon 18 Mar 2013
A chance to explore and study colours in nature and use this knowledge to inspire colour schemes with a ‘wow’ factor. We will investigate using colours in our homes to create any chosen atmosphere, be it fun, sophisticated, traditional, contemporary, etc.
Centres of Flowers - Pamela Richardson
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Wed 20 Feb — Wed 20 Mar 2013
The aim of this short course is to help our understanding of flowers and their centres. We will be investigating seasonal flowers through accurate observational drawing and colour matching.
Nepalese Ethnobotany and Lokta paper making workshop
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Sat 23 Feb 2013
This workshop will include an illustrated talk on Nepalese ethnobotany followed by Lokta paper making workshop and also a look at the the shrub Daphne which grows in the garden at RBGE. Taught by Dr Bhaskar Adhikari and Sunil Sharma.
Celebrating Cycads
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Sun 24 Feb 2013
This course will provide the fundamentals to understanding their cultivation and identification of the main genera.
RHS Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Horticulture (Distance Learning) *ILA
Fri 1 Mar 2013 — Mon 30 June 2014
This internationally recognised qualification provides a broad-based understanding of horticultural techniques and plant biology.
Chinese Woodblock Printing
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Sat 2 — Sat 9 Mar 2013
This course introduces traditional Chinese woodblock printing including its characteristics, history and procedures. Students will learn the whole process of this traditional printing method and create their own prints. Taught by Suzanne Chong.
Digital Plant Photography I
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Sat 2 — Sat 9 Mar 2013
Learn how to get the most out of your digital camera and discover the advantages of taking plant photographs digitally. This introductory course will teach you how to use your camera for the best results. It also includes ways of presenting your images.
Lovely Lichens
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Sun 10 Mar 2013
An introduction to the fundamental features of lichens.
Biodynamic Gardening - What in Heaven's Name?
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Sat 16 Mar 2013
An action-packed introduction to extreme organic gardening by working with Nature’s rhythms and cycles to create a vibrant and truly delicious garden. This workshop will cover the key biodynamic land, plant and compost preparations.
Introduction to horticuture
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Sat 16 — Sun 17 Mar 2013
An introductory informal course designed for those who want to know more about what is happening in their garden and how to improve it. No gardening experience necessary.