Garden Opening
Sat 8 June 2013
A large established Arts and Crafts style garden incorporating woodlands, herbaceous and shrub borders. Early June will bring shows of rhododendrons, poppies and iris.
Garden Open Day for Friends of RBGE Dawyck Botanic Garden
Sun 9 June 2013
This is a beautiful woodland garden with steep slopes and steps. Not suitable for those with mobility issues. Teas are offered. Booking is essential and time slots must be adhered to as parking is very limited.
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.
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.
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.