The Garden Gnome Club
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Mon 29 July — Fri 2 Aug 2013
Children's Holiday Club A week of fun, creative activities inspired by nature including: games, crafts, art, drama, storytelling and adventure at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh!
Botanical and Nature Photography
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Mon 29 July — Fri 2 Aug 2013
A five-day course for SLR and high-end camera users. The course covers a range of subjects from garden views and close-ups of plants to insects and the wildlife of the garden.
Visit the Edible Garden
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Mon 29 July 2013
Our volunteers and community gardener will be working in the demonstration garden in the afternoon. Drop by to observe the team at work and get advice about growing your own edible garden. Perfect for beginners.
Franz West EGG Tour
Inverleith House, Edinburgh Wed 31 July 2013
Early Gallery Goers (EGG) Tours, contemporary art for children at Inverleith House!
Walking With Poets - Jean Atkin at Logan Botanic Garden
Logan Botanic Garden Thurs 1 — Sat 31 Aug 2013
Poet Jean Atkin is in residence for the month of August, and will be hosting walks, talks and workshops celebrating poetry and nature. For more details see www.scottishpoetrylibrary.org.uk. A partnership with the Scottish Poetry Library, funded by Creative Scotland through the Year of Natural Scotland and generous Big Give Supporters.
From Seeds to Cuttings !
Logan Botanic Garden Thurs 1 Aug 2013
Find out how to carry out simple plant propagation at this hourly event. After which you will be able to take away your own prepared pot of cuttings and sown “Salad Pot”.
Walking With Poets - Jean Atkin
Logan Botanic Garden Thurs 1 — Sat 31 Aug 2013
Poet Jean Atkin is in residence for the month of August, and will be hosting walks, talks and workshops celebrating poetry and nature. For more details see www.scottishpoetrylibrary.org.uk. A partnership with the Scottish Poetry Library, funded by Creative Scotland through the Year of Natural Scotland and generous Big Give Supporters.
Head in the Clouds (Ipdip theatre)
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Fri 2 — Sun 11 Aug 2013
The sheep look down, the sheep look round, one sheep looks up and sees the clouds... This is a delightful, multi-sensory performance designed for the youngest of audience members and their families. Workshops at: 11:00am, 13.30pm & 15.00pm.
Gael Sellwood Masterclass - Painting Complex Flowers
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Sat 3 — Sun 4 Aug 2013
Using the plant material typically available at this time of year, such as dahlias, we will work in rich deep colour to create texture and form on paper.
Festival Colombiano
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Sat 3 — Sun 4 Aug 2013
A weekend festival of Colombian delights to celebrate the plants and culture of Colombia! Share the important work that RBGE are doing there and enjoy a fantastic range of activities including dance, music, food and children's activities.