2013 Photography Competition
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Fri 1 Mar — Sat 31 Aug 2013
The Friends of the RBGE are delighted to announce that the 2013 Photography Competition will run from March 2013 to the end of August 2013. Check the website for further details.
Hard Rain: Whole Earth
Benmore Botanic Garden Sat 2 Mar — Sun 19 May 2013
Don't miss this amazing thought provoking outdoor photographic exhibition by Mark Edwards which will be hosted around the Regional Gardens of the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh during 2013, starting at Benmore.
Benmore Guided Tours & Explorer
Benmore Botanic Garden Sun 3 Mar — Wed 30 Oct 2013
This year marks the 150th anniversary of the Redwood Avenue; why not enjoy the history, plants and seasonal highlights of Benmore by joining a guided tour. Walking tours take place on a Tuesday & Sunday and the Explorer runs on a Wednesday & Thursday.
Wild Flowers
Logan Botanic Garden Fri 15 Mar — Fri 31 May 2013
Come see the world of wildflowers at Logan Botanic Garden! Logan Botanic Garden is hosting the Muddy Feet exhibition, "The Hidden Meadow" which explores the role of wildflowers in science, art and wellbeing over the ages in Galloway and wider Scotland.
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.
Plant Hunt
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Sat 16 — Sun 17 Mar 2013
Join the plant hunt and collect your own specimen. Then see if you can match it to one of the reference specimens to get an identification. We will have microscopes on hand to help you examine the plants for clues.
Make a Herbarium Specimen
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Sun 17 Mar 2013
This hands-on workshop demonstrates the skills requires to produce professional specimens. This is the format in which dried plant specimens are preserved as a reference collection.
Instuments from the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Sun 17 Mar 2013
Join us to experience and learn about their music, their instruments, their plants and their balanced relationship with the natural world. Plus there will also be an opportunity to make your own instruments.
People’s Postcode Edible Garden Tours
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Sun 17 Mar 2013
Visit the Edible Gardening Project polytunnel, fruit area and vegetable plots for advice and inspiration. Free tours available at 12 noon, limited spaces so arrive early to avoid disappointment. Meet at visitor reception in the John Hope Gateway.