Chinese Woodblock Printing
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Sat 2 — Sat 9 Mar 2013
This course introduces traditional Chinese woodblock printing including its characteristics, history and procedures. Students will learn the whole process of this traditional printing method and create their own prints. Taught by Suzanne Chong.
Digital Plant Photography I
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Sat 2 — Sat 9 Mar 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.
Wild and Wonderful World of Scottish Plants
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Sat 9 — Sun 10 Mar 2013
As the spring flowers start to emerge its time to get ‘wild about plants' with Plantlife Scotland. Come along to explore the world of wildflowers, lichens, fungi and moss with interactive activities, folklore and craft.
Lovely Lichens
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Sun 10 Mar 2013
An introduction to the fundamental features of lichens.
GHSS and RBGE Members Joint Lecture: Passion, Plants and Patronage - 300 Years of the Bute Family Landscapes
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Thurs 14 Mar 2013
A joint lecture between the Garden History Society and the RBGE Friends. Kristina Taylor will be speaking about her new book, the biography of the Bute family, looking at their gardens and landscapes.
Biodynamic Gardening - What in Heaven's Name?
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Sat 16 Mar 2013
An action-packed introduction to extreme organic gardening by working with Nature’s rhythms and cycles to create a vibrant and truly delicious garden. This workshop will cover the key biodynamic land, plant and compost preparations.
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.