Patchwork Meadow
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Tues 13 Aug — Thurs 26 Sept 2013
Plantlife’s unique project celebrates Britain’s love affair with wildflowers in the form of a giant patchwork exhibition, with contributions from people across the country.
Edible Gardening – Seasonal Advice Weekly Drop In
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Tues 13 Aug 2013
Fancy growing your own vegetables but don’t know where to start? Pop in for seasonal gardening advice from our friendly team.
RHS Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Horticulture (mornings) *ILA
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Wed 14 Aug 2013 — Wed 25 June 2014
This internationally recognised qualification provides a broad-based understanding of horticultural techniques and plant biology.
RHS Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Horticulture (evenings) *ILA
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Wed 14 Aug 2013 — Wed 25 June 2014
This internationally recognised qualification provides a broad-based understanding of horticultural techniques and plant biology.
Trained Fruit Trees for Your Garden
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Thurs 15 Aug 2013
Trained fruit trees provide a generous crop in the smallest of spaces, but are also a wonderfully decorative feature for any garden. This course will show you how to train fruit trees such as espaliers, fans or cordons.
Blue Lotus: Summer (Dance Ihayami)
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Fri 16 — Sun 18 Aug 2013
Combining contemporary and classical Indian dance, classical music composed by Ash Madni and elements of audience participation, Blue Lotus: Summer explores the connection between Indian dance and the natural environment.
Trained Fruit Trees for Your Garden
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Sat 17 Aug 2013
Trained fruit trees provide a generous crop in the smallest of spaces, but are also a wonderfully decorative feature for any garden. This course will show you how to train fruit trees such as espaliers, fans or cordons.
Franz West Exhibition Talk
Inverleith House, Edinburgh Sat 17 Aug 2013
Art Historian Dominic Paterson discusses the life and work of Franz West.
Foody Fun
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Sat 17 — Sun 18 Aug 2013
Join staff from the University of Aberdeen Rowett Institute of Nutrition and Health and have some fun with food! Enjoy games and crafts and play food detective by putting your senses to the test. Suitable for all ages.
People’s Postcode Edible Garden Tours
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Sun 18 Aug 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.