Blue Poppy (Meconopsis) Workshop
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Sat 8 June 2013
This one day workshop will look at cultivation and propagation techniques for successfully growing Meconopsis.
Fascinating Ferns
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Sat 8 June 2013
There are around 70 species of fern and on this one day workshop you can learn some of the simple skills to identify the most common ones around Edinburgh.
Digital Plant Photography I
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Sat 8 — Sat 15 June 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.
Scottish Ethnobotany
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Sat 15 June 2013
Our native plants are incredibly versatile. Spend a day looking at the traditional uses of Scottish native and patterns of plant use.
Masterclass 3: Elaine Searle - Pale Summer Roses
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Sat 15 — Sun 16 June 2013
Learn how to use subtle watercolour mixes to achieve the beauty in pale roses. Practice colour mixes and exercises to bring the roses to life, plus look in detail at all aspects of painting roses.
Nature Prints talk
Inverleith House, Edinburgh Sun 16 June 2013
Nature prints talk presented by Adrian Dyer
BioBlitz: Midsummer Eve
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Fri 21 June 2013
Join the challenge to record as much wildlife as possible over a 24 hour period in the Garden. Bioblitz begins at 6pm and will see naturalists working with the public to discover the urban wildlife that calls the Botanics home.
Wonderful Wildflowers
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Sat 22 June 2013
Join Phil Lusby for an illustrated guide to native wildflowers. The day includes a hands-on workshop to teach you some basic skills, plus a field trip for a chance to put them into practice.
BioBlitz
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Sat 22 June 2013
Join the challenge to record as much wildlife as possible over a 24 hour period in the Garden. Meet naturalists, learn about the wildlife of the Botanics and help with the recording effort. Every species counts!
Your Garden in Summer
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Sat 29 June 2013
With everything in full swing in the garden in summer, there are a host of jobs to do – find out how to keep your flowering plants looking their best and avoid a tired looking garden in the height of summer.