Parrot and other Exotic Tulips - Janis Bain
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Wed 17 Apr — Wed 22 May 2013
Parrot tulips with their fascinating array of colour and unusual petal formation make an intriguing subject for the botanical artist. Draw and paint them and other bizarre double, fringed and exotic tulips in this class.
Logan AGM & talk
Logan Botanic Garden Wed 17 Apr 2013
Prepare to be whisked away to the sunshine of Gran Canaria. The talk by Richard Baines, Logan's curator, will provide an insight into the native flora, conservation projects and possible new introductions to Logan resulting from the trip.
Benmore AGM & TALK by Alan Bennell - The Story of Benmore
Benmore Botanic Garden Thurs 18 Apr 2013
Members' AGM and talk - Lecture by Alan Bennell: The Story of Benmore - Scotland's largest Botanic Garden
Tapestry Inspired by the Garden
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Thurs 18 Apr — Thurs 27 June 2013
An innovative beginners course utilizing plant fibres from which thread for inclusion within tapestry can be made. Experiments in mark-making, surface building, photography and paperwork extend creative possibilities.
STIXX: Paper Engineering workshop
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Sat 20 Apr 2013
Lisa Earl of CREATE will guide you through the process and help you turn your old newspaper into a stunning work of work or a handy piece of furniture.
International Rhododendron Species Conservation Conference
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Sat 20 — Sun 21 Apr 2013
If you have an interest in rhododendrons and would like to ensure that these beautitful ornamentals are saved for future generations to enjoy, then this is an event for you.
Big Weekend Out
Logan Botanic Garden Sat 20 — Sun 21 Apr 2013
In conjunction with the Year of Natural Scotland come along for a fun filled weekend. See website for further details.
Scotland's Gardens
Benmore Botanic Garden Sun 21 Apr 2013
Benmore Botanic Garden opens under Scotland's Gardens today, enjoy the history, plants and seasonal highlights of Benmore by joining our guided tour at 2pm.
Dawyck Members' AGM & Talk - "Beechgrove Both Sides of the Lens" by George Anderson MBE, of the Beechgrove Garden
Dawyck Botanic Garden Mon 22 Apr 2013
Dawyck Members' AGM. Meet at 7pm for a complimentary glass of wine, followed by a lecture by George Anderson, no stranger to RBGE, now of the Beechgrove Garden.
Herbs of the Highlands
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Thurs 25 Apr — Thurs 27 June 2013
The indigenous healing herbs of these northern climes are part of a truly remarkable botanical ethnomedica – one that is steeped in the oral tradition, unique unto itself and its spectacular geographical location.