Lovely Lichens
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Sun 10 Mar 2013
An introduction to the fundamental features of lichens.
GHSS and RBGE Members Joint Lecture: Passion, Plants and Patronage - 300 Years of the Bute Family Landscapes
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Thurs 14 Mar 2013
A joint lecture between the Garden History Society and the RBGE Friends. Kristina Taylor will be speaking about her new book, the biography of the Bute family, looking at their gardens and landscapes.
Benmore to Yunnan - Plant Collecting in China by David Gray
Benmore Botanic Garden Thurs 14 Mar 2013
David Gray, Senior Horticulturist at Benmore will present an illustrated talk detailing his experiences in this outstanding area for plant exploration. Followed by afternoon tea.
Wild Flowers
Logan Botanic Garden Fri 15 Mar — Fri 31 May 2013
Come see the world of wildflowers at Logan Botanic Garden! Logan Botanic Garden is hosting the Muddy Feet exhibition, "The Hidden Meadow" which explores the role of wildflowers in science, art and wellbeing over the ages in Galloway and wider Scotland.
Biodynamic Gardening - What in Heaven's Name?
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Sat 16 Mar 2013
An action-packed introduction to extreme organic gardening by working with Nature’s rhythms and cycles to create a vibrant and truly delicious garden. This workshop will cover the key biodynamic land, plant and compost preparations.
Introduction to horticuture
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Sat 16 — Sun 17 Mar 2013
An introductory informal course designed for those who want to know more about what is happening in their garden and how to improve it. No gardening experience necessary.
Plant Hunt
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Sat 16 — Sun 17 Mar 2013
Join the plant hunt and collect your own specimen. Then see if you can match it to one of the reference specimens to get an identification. We will have microscopes on hand to help you examine the plants for clues.
Make a Herbarium Specimen
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Sun 17 Mar 2013
This hands-on workshop demonstrates the skills requires to produce professional specimens. This is the format in which dried plant specimens are preserved as a reference collection.
Instuments from the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Sun 17 Mar 2013
Join us to experience and learn about their music, their instruments, their plants and their balanced relationship with the natural world. Plus there will also be an opportunity to make your own instruments.
People’s Postcode Edible Garden Tours
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Sun 17 Mar 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.