Rock Art
Logan Botanic Garden Thurs 18 July 2013
Come along to a drop-in session and create your very own “rock” bug or animal to keep you company or paint a masterpiece on your very own piece of Galloway to take away and keep for yourself or give away as a present to a loved one.
Bumblebee Ball
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Sat 20 — Sun 21 July 2013
Bumblebees are familiar visitors to our gardens, so come along to find out more about these fascinating creatures. Staff from Bumblebee Conservation Trust will be there to lead short guided walks (approx. 45 minutes each) and answer your questions about bumblebees.
Make a wind chime
Logan Botanic Garden Thurs 25 July 2013
Create your own wind chime using the shells from locally caught scallops to hang in the garden or window in this drop-in-event. Some adult supervision/assistance will be needed if the children are very young as they will need to use a small craft drill.
Jazz on a Summer's night
Logan Botanic Garden Sat 27 July 2013
Enjoy an relaxing evening of Jazz with friends provided in the stunning setting of the Walled Garden. Why not bring along a picnic? Tickets should be reserved in advance on 01776 860231 or at the garden’s shop.
People’s Postcode Edible Garden Tours
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Sun 28 July 2013
Visit the Edible Gardening Project polytunnel, fruit area and vegetable plots for advice and inspiration. Free tours available at 12 noon, limited spaces so arrive early to avoid disappointment. Meet at visitor reception in the John Hope Gateway.
Franz West EGG Tour
Inverleith House, Edinburgh Wed 31 July 2013
Early Gallery Goers (EGG) Tours, contemporary art for children at Inverleith House!
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”.
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.
Evolutionary Plant Tour
Logan Botanic Garden Thurs 8 Aug 2013
Join Logan's very own Neanderthal and take a tour round the garden looking at what plant came when in history; as well as finding out a few facts about what makes a plant tick.
Nature At Its Best At Dawyck by Jeffrey Wilkinson.
Dawyck Botanic Garden Sun 11 Aug — Sat 30 Nov 2013
The idyllic surroundings of Dawyck Botanic Garden gave me the opportunity to create different paintings for all seasons.