The Art of Herbs I
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Wed 25 Sept — Wed 4 Dec 2013
A delightful series of autumnal herbal afternoons.
Introduction to Horticulture
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Wed 25 Sept — Wed 4 Dec 2013
A ten-week theoretical course covering a range of topics, from soil science to pruning to plant anatomy. Suitable as an overview of horticulture for absolute beginners, or as a stepping stone to the RHS (level 2) Certificate in Horticulture.
Botanical Illustration - Intermediate to Advanced
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Wed 25 Sept — Wed 4 Dec 2013
A class for botanical painters who have mastered the basic techniques of Beginning Botanical Painting.
Tai Chi for Beginners
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Wed 25 Sept — Wed 4 Dec 2013
Tai Chi is a Chinese martial art used for relaxation, fitness and self-defence.
Herbs for Healing
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Thurs 26 Sept — Thurs 5 Dec 2013
Discover the healing properties of various plants found within the garden.
Botany for Beginners
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Thurs 26 Sept — Thurs 21 Nov 2013
Aimed at the complete beginner and using living plants from the garden, this eight-week course investigates the identifi cation, function and ecology of familiar plant species.
Pilates
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Thurs 26 Sept — Thurs 19 Dec 2013
Help prevent or ease your gardening back pain with this gentle exercise class.
Amazonianal Tradition Indigenous Medicine
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Thurs 26 Sept — Thurs 21 Nov 2013
This 8 week course aims to look at traditional medicine managed by wise people in tribes principally in Amazonia, Colombia, Peru, Brazil and Ecuador.
Beavers at Home
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Sat 28 — Sun 29 Sept 2013
Four years into the official Scottish Beaver Trial, come along and find out how the beavers are adapting to life in Scotland, and how Scotland is adapting to life with the beavers! The Scottish Beaver Trail education team will be here with beaver-y games and activities as well as pelts, skulls and video footage.
Grow Your Own Vegetables - Session 1: Preparation
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Sun 29 Sept 2013
Want to grow your own vegetables but don't know when to start?