RBGE Certificate in Practical Horticulture (Benmore) *ILA
Benmore Botanic Garden Mon 16 — Sat 28 Apr 2012
Our popular 10 day practical course, running at Benmore for the first time, will teach you the key skills needed for horticulture, including soil management, propagation and pruning. It is aimed at keen amateurs, students and professionals.
RBGE Botanical Art Society
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Tues 17 Apr — Tues 26 June 2012
A class for botanical painters of all abilities, once they have mastered the basic techniques of Beginning Botanical Painting.
Beginning Botanical Art
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Tues 17 Apr — Tues 3 July 2012
This class introduces students to techniques in botanical painting.
Planet, Plants and People - Facing up to the Biosphere Crisis
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Tues 17 Apr — Tues 26 June 2012
We are facing a ‘biosphere crisis’ caused mainly by excessive per capita resource consumption and over-population, and resulting in global warming and other problems. Why are we failing to cope with the crisis? Part of each class will be devoted to understanding the problems, and there will be plenty of time to discuss alternative solutions. Taught by Kerstin Price, Geoffrey Harper and Chris Minty.
Pilates
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Thurs 19 Apr — Thurs 5 July 2012
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. Taught by Sharon Brown
Botanical Art Society - Studio Days
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Sat 21 — Sat 28 Apr 2012
This unique botanical art studio space is made available to any artist who wishes to have access to a quiet painting space within the stunning Botanic Gardens.
Digital Plants in Focus
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Sat 21 Apr — Sat 30 June 2012
Make the most of the garden in bloom on this ten-week photography course for students with SLR or high-end digital cameras.
Growing Through Sound
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Sun 22 Apr 2012
Sound and music have been found to support and increase plant growth. On this one day course we will explore research in this area, discover the history of using sound and music and explore different sounds and music that support our own health and that of our plants. Taught by Suzanne Harris.
Foundation to RBGE Diploma in Herbology
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Mon 23 Apr — Mon 2 July 2012
Our Foundation in Herbology gives you the skills to develop your own home herbalism, green fingers and pharmacy.
Tulips, Janis Bain
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Wed 25 Apr — Wed 23 May 2012
Capture the magic and exuberance of the tulip family’s brilliance and colour in watercolour, including parrot tulips and other varieties, together with a glance at the fascinating history of this Turkish bulb.