Anne Gilchrist at Ben Lawers
Benmore Botanic Garden Sat 4 — Thurs 30 May 2013
Benmore Botanic Garden is pleased to welcome Edinburgh and Tayside based artist Anne Gilchrist to the Courtyard Gallery. Anne shall be exhibiting paintings inspired by the landscape and flora of Ben Lawers.
Ciara Phillips and Nature Printed
Inverleith House, Edinburgh Sat 4 May — Sun 23 June 2013
The first major exhibition by the Canadian born artist Ciara Phillips (b. 1976, Ottawa) gaining international recognition for her use of printmaking (on paper and fabric) which she uses as her primary medium. Nature Printed is the first exhibition devoted to the Garden’s collection of nature-printed books, which is one of the world’s finest: the exhibition contains plates made by Henry Bradbury (1832-1860) which have recently been conserved by the Garden’s library archive and are being exhibited here for the first time.
Friends of Dawyck Botanic Garden Annual Plant Sale
Dawyck Botanic Garden Sun 5 May 2013
Bring and buy plant sale - come and find something new and interesting for your garden - all plants sourced from local gardens. Please bring donations to Dawyck Botanic Garden car park on Saturday 4- 6pm, otherwise on Sunday from 9.30am.
The Enchanting, Fragile, Silent World of Flowers by Carol Taylor
Dawyck Botanic Garden Sun 5 May — Sun 4 Aug 2013
This exhibition is a series of limited edition giclee prints that have been made from combinations of close up & microscopic photography of dried flower specimens.
Moss Walks
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Wed 8 — Wed 29 May 2013
A series of four evening walks exploring some of the many rich habitats for mosses which can be found within Edinburgh, with RBGE’s bryologists, David Chamberlain and Liz Kungu.
Gardening for Biodiversity
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Thurs 9 May — Thurs 27 June 2013
Gardens are scientifically recognised as critical for biodiversity. Find out what you can do to help on this eight week course.
Natural Dyeing
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Sat 11 May 2013
This practical workshop gives you the opportunity to “dabble in dyes” and build up a selection of samples of both yarns and fi bres. You will learn about the plants and processes to use and enjoy experimenting.
Calligraphy Workshop
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Sun 12 May 2013
Finish off your botanical painting with a beautiful handwritten title. Learn the basics of Modern Italic Script on this one-day workshop with calligrapher Michael Ashley.
Members' Plant Sale
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Sun 12 May 2013
Your annual chance to purchase from an enviable collection of plants at truly wonderful prices. Plus the Connoisseurs Collection & Home Baking Stall.
Garden Tour
Logan Botanic Garden Tues 14 May 2013
Come along and enjoy a tour around the garden in the company of a member of the horticultural team. See the seasonal displays of late spring / early summer floral delights such as Primulas, Maddenii Rhododendrons and Paeonias.