Talking Trees Storytelling
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Sun 16 June 2013
Come and join us to hear about Tales from the Forest!
Discovering a River with Jamie Whittle
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Sun 16 June 2013
Jamie Whittle will explore the process behind his book ‘White River: A Journey up and down the River Findhorn’ of journeying its length on foot and by canoe, and then recording his discoveries in writing. Focussing mainly on the River Findhorn, Jamie will look at place-based writing as a way to experience the natural world of Scotland.
Fi Martynoga on Scotland's Wild Harvests
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Sun 16 June 2013
Are you a forager? If you dream of being more connected to the landscape and all the bounty it can provide, Fi Martynoga will inspire you to get started or to discover new species. She will demonstrate with a selection of seasonal plants.
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.
GardenTour
Logan Botanic Garden Tues 9 July 2013
Come along and enjoy a tour in the company of the curator. See the vibrant colours and textures of the half-hardy perennials that sparkle and lighten up the garden in a floral display. Plants like Salvia, Argyranthemum, Osteospermum and Penstemon.
Dawyck's Magnificent Tree Collections.
Dawyck Botanic Garden Sat 13 July 2013
A Guided walk led by Garden Staff looking at the wonderful historical tree collections at Dawyck Botanic Garden.
People’s Postcode Edible Garden Tours
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Sun 28 July 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.
Franz West EGG Tour
Inverleith House, Edinburgh Wed 31 July 2013
Early Gallery Goers (EGG) Tours, contemporary art for children at Inverleith House!
Walking With Poets - Jean Atkin
Logan Botanic Garden Thurs 1 — Sat 31 Aug 2013
Poet Jean Atkin is in residence for the month of August, and will be hosting walks, talks and workshops celebrating poetry and nature. For more details see www.scottishpoetrylibrary.org.uk. A partnership with the Scottish Poetry Library, funded by Creative Scotland through the Year of Natural Scotland and generous Big Give Supporters.
Garden Tour
Logan Botanic Garden Tues 13 Aug 2013
Come along and enjoy a tour with the curator and ask questions as you go around viewing the late summer floral displays. Some of the plants you will see on your tour include Watsonias, Galtonias, Dieramas and exotic Fuchsias.