2013 Photography Competition
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Fri 1 Mar — Sat 31 Aug 2013
The Friends of the RBGE are delighted to announce that the 2013 Photography Competition will run from March 2013 to the end of August 2013. Check the website for further details.
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.
Member's Day Trip to Birkhall
Tues 25 June 2013
We are delighted to announce that the Friends of RBGE are hosting a members-only visit to Birkhall, the private residence of The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall in Scotland. Tickets cost £50 and booking forms are available from the Membership Office.
Members' Tour: Gardens around Constable Country
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Mon 1 — Thurs 4 July 2013
We will be based near Colchester and will visit gardens in the area including Beth Chatto's famous garden. We will spend an afternoon at Flatford Mill, the National Trust Property dedicated to Constable.
Garden Opening
Sat 13 July 2013
An attractive, well designed garden featuring a delightful pond and statuary with a collection of unusual ferns and herbaceous plants. There will also be coffee, biscuits and a plant stall.
Members' Visit to Country Gardens - Corbet Tower and Antons Hill
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Tues 16 July 2013
A day trip to Roxburghshire and Berwickshire visiting gardens at Corbet Tower, Morebattle and two contrasting gardens at Antons Hill near Coldstream.
In the Steps of George Forrest
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Wed 17 July 2013
The official launch of the Members' Tour to Yunnan, China.
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...
Behind the scenes at the Botanics
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Sat 7 Sept 2013
A behind the scenes look at the Botanics
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.