The Living Collection - The People Behind the Plants
Logan Botanic Garden Sat 1 June — Mon 2 Sept 2013
An exhibition of photographs featuring the Garden and gardeners past and present. This exhibition links to the recent RBGE publication on the Living Collection by Director of Horticulture, Dr David Rae.
Images of a Green Planet - International Garden Photographer of the Year Exhibition
Benmore Botanic Garden Sat 1 June — Sun 28 July 2013
An outdoor photography exhibition featuring gardens, plants and landscapes that reveal the diversity and beauty of our planet. Presenting selected winning entries, by amateurs and professionals, from the world’s leading garden photography competition.
Walking with Poets
Benmore Botanic Garden Sat 8 — Sat 29 June 2013
Walk through the garden with Sue and write some poems at her “Walk, Listen and Write” Workshops, Sat/Sun/Mon from 8 to 29 June, 2pm to 3.30pm (except 16 June)
BioBlitz: Midsummer Eve
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Fri 21 June 2013
Join the challenge to record as much wildlife as possible over a 24 hour period in the Garden. Meet the sparrowhawks, join a badger watch, do some moth trapping, survey bats and find out what small mammals occupy urban gardens.
Midsummer's Eve Late Opening
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Fri 21 June 2013
Enjoy the Garden, Gateway, Glasshouses, and Inverleith House after hours as part of our annual special Midsummer's Eve opening.
Walking with Poets - Mid Summer's Day
Benmore Botanic Garden Fri 21 June 2013
Join Sue Butler our resident poet in the Garden on Mid Summer's Day.
Wonderful Wildflowers
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Sat 22 June 2013
Join Phil Lusby for an illustrated guide to native wildflowers. The day includes a hands-on workshop to teach you some basic skills, plus a field trip for a chance to put them into practice.
BioBlitz
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Sat 22 June 2013
Join the challenge to record as much wildlife as possible over a 24 hour period in the Garden. A packed programme of free activities including walks, talks, canopy survey and pond dipping.
Solstice Yoga Sunday
Dawyck Botanic Garden Sun 23 June 2013
A yoga session of about an hour, taking part outside in the gardens, weather permitting. If the weather is unsuitable, the yoga will take place in the Visitors' Centre. Yoga is followed by breakfast provided by the resident cafe.
Visit the Edible Garden
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Mon 24 June 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.