Big Garden Bird Watch
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Sat 19 — Sun 20 Jan 2013
Join the RSPB to celebrate the Big Garden Birdwatch 2013. Last year we counted over 9 million birds during BGBW, help us reach 10 million this time. There'll be crafts, games and fun galore. See you there!
People’s Postcode Edible Garden Tours
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Sat 19 Jan 2013
Visit the Edible Garden’s polytunnel, fruit area and vegetable plots for advice and inspiration. Free tours available at 12 noon and 1pm, there are limited spaces so arrive early to avoid disappointment.
Talking Trees Storytelling
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Sun 20 Jan 2013
Let the Talking Trees transport you to another place with their stories from around the world.
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.
Dance with Plants
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Sat 2 — Sun 3 Feb 2013
Join Charan Pradhan for an afternoon of dance, music and fun. Charan will run dance workshops where participants explore the world of plants through movement. These are open to people of all ages and all abilities.
Plant label tales of RBGE people
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Mon 4 Feb — Fri 29 Mar 2013
Come and discover some of RBGE’s history with this selection of published and unpublished images of wild and cultivated plants.
Snowdrops and early spring interest
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Fri 8 — Sun 10 Feb 2013
Join a Garden Guide on a walk to discover the Gardens wonderful collection of specialist Snowdrops and discover other early flowering plants that herald the onset of spring.
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.