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.
Digital Plant Photography II
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Sat 29 June 2013
A one-day advanced course, suitable for those who have attended Digital Plant Photography I or who have experience of using a high-end digital camera. The course will look at how to use the features of these cameras to get the best quality photographs.
Members' Tour: Gardens around Constable Country
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Mon 1 — Thurs 4 July 2013
We will be based near Colchester and will visit gardens in the area including Beth Chatto's famous garden. We will spend an afternoon at Flatford Mill, the National Trust Property dedicated to Constable.
Edible Gardening - Seasonal Advice
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Sat 6 — Sun 7 July 2013
Fancy growing your own vegetables but don't know where to start? Pop in for some friendly advice from the edible gardening team. Focusing on seasonal gardening information the team will be on hand with advice, fun activities and garden produce tasters.
Part of the Edible Gardening Project funded by the People's Postcode Lottery.
Franz West and Friends
Inverleith House, Edinburgh Fri 12 July — Sun 29 Sept 2013
The first exhibition in the UK by the great Austrian sculptor Franz West (1947-2012) of works made by West in collaboration with other artists, including Sarah Lucas, Anselm Reyle and Rudolf Stingel. Exhibition kindly supported by Gagosian Gallery.
Wildlife Detective Weekend
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Sat 13 — Sun 14 July 2013
Meet real life wildlife detectives - find out how you can help protect Scottish wildlife, including our family of Botanics sparrowhawks. Take part in a range of activities for all the family. There will also be talks on protecting wildlife (sign up at the event).
Members' Visit to Country Gardens - Corbet Tower and Antons Hill
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Tues 16 July 2013
A day trip to Roxburghshire and Berwickshire visiting gardens at Corbet Tower, Morebattle and two contrasting gardens at Antons Hill near Coldstream.
Bumblebee Ball
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Sat 20 — Sun 21 July 2013
Bumblebees are familiar visitors to our gardens, so come along to find out more about these fascinating creatures. Staff from Bumblebee Conservation Trust will be there to lead short guided walks (approx. 45 minutes each) and answer your questions about bumblebees.
People’s Postcode Edible Garden Tours
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Sun 28 July 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.
Franz West EGG Tour
Inverleith House, Edinburgh Wed 31 July 2013
Early Gallery Goers (EGG) Tours, contemporary art for children at Inverleith House!