Adult Education Open Evening
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Thurs 5 Sept 2013
Come along and meet our tutors to discover our latest range of courses...
Remarkable Trees
Logan Botanic Garden Fri 6 Sept — Thurs 31 Oct 2013
These photographs taken in Scotland in the late 1800's illustrate an amateur botanist's fascination with trees. Printed from glass plate negatives donated to the Garden, the exhibition contributes to ongoing research into this collection.
New Children's Art Classes - Drawing and Painting Classes
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Sat 7 Sept — Sat 5 Oct 2013
This is a fun course aimed at exploring and experimenting with a variety of 2-Dimensional and 3-Dimensional media. Using photography sculpture, drawing and multimedia children will be encouraged to experiment and to create innovative artworks based on initial drawings of plants.
Botany for Artists
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Sat 7 Sept 2013
Join our botanist/artist for some plant-life know-how so that you don’t end up painting your flowers upside down.
Trainings in Mindfulness
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Sat 7 Sept 2013
This course is designed for those who have an interest in working with their mind in a clear and relaxed way.
Behind the scenes at the Botanics
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Sat 7 Sept 2013
A behind the scenes look at the Botanics
Visit the Edible Garden
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Mon 9 Sept 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.
Garden Tour
Logan Botanic Garden Tues 10 Sept 2013
Come along and enjoy an autumnal tour around the garden in the company of one of the gardeners and see the early autumnal joys on offer. Some of the plants that you will see include Agapanthus, Eucryphia and Fasicularia.
Coffee Morning and Garden Walk: Carniverous Plants at RBGE
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Tues 10 Sept 2013
These unusual plants, including some Scottish natives, take much of their nutrition from insects and often grow where nutrition is scarce. Meet David Tricker who looks after RBGE's collection and see the specimens in both public and research glasshouses.
Edible Gardening – Seasonal Advice Weekly Drop In
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Tues 10 Sept 2013
Fancy growing your own vegetables but don’t know where to start? Pop in for seasonal gardening advice from our friendly team.