“The Rebound Effect – How can intensification be sustainable?” – Renwick Drysdale, Akre Trees

Lecture Theatre, Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh 20a Inverleith Row, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

The world needs to grow and plant an additional 1 trillion trees by 2050 to meet government-mandated targets for mitigating climate change and preventing biodiversity collapse. Akre has developed the most efficient tree propagation system to date to address this critical challenge. In this session, we will delve into the design of Akre's state-of-the-art nursery, […]

Workshop – Planning for Scottish Growing Conditions

McHattie Room, Saughton Park, Edinburgh

The Edible Garden in Scotland - Workshop Series Planning for Scottish Growing Conditions – Saturday, 18th January 2025, 10.00-13.00 The first of our workshops guiding you on growing fruit and vegetables. This workshop will help you to plan your edible garden especially in Scottish climes. How to lay out your site, testing your soil, what […]

“Stars of the Celestial Mountains: the floral highlights of the Tien Shan” – Frazer Henderson

Lecture Theatre, Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh 20a Inverleith Row, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

A pictorial celebration of the flora of the Tien Shan mountain range of Central Asia focussing on three distinct areas: the high alpine plants of the Song Kul plateau in Kyrgyzstan; the upland flower meadows of the stunningly beautiful Sary Chalek National Park in Kyrgyzstan; and the floral endemics of the Chimgan mountains in Uzbekistan. […]

“The PLANTS Project” – Dr Anna Florence, National Trust for Scotland

Lecture Theatre, Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh 20a Inverleith Row, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

The PLANTS project (Plant Listing at The National Trust for Scotland) is a three-year project to inventory the National Trust for Scotland’s plant collections across its major gardens and designed landscapes. This project is providing up to date records for use in managing, protecting and promoting its plant collections and has uncovered some fascinating surprises […]

Workshop- Growing under cover

Saughton Park, Edinburgh

Growing under Cover:  very early seed sowing, pricking out and potting on.) Part of 'Growing Veg in Scotland' workshops. To book your place or for further details contact Caroline at education@rchs.co.uk Cost: £30 or non-members or £25 for Caley members

“A garden from scratch – starting out again!” – Ian & Carol Bainbridge (with Scottish Rock Garden Club)

Lecture Theatre, Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh 20a Inverleith Row, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

In 2009 Ian & Carol decided where they wanted to be after they retired and decided they did not need to be close to Edinburgh.  In early 2010 they bought Luckie Harg’s, near Gatehouse of Fleet in Galloway, south-west Scotland.  A house with just under an acre of garden, down to grass and roe deer, […]

Workshop – Pests, Diseases and all the nasties

Saughton Park, Edinburgh

Pests, Diseases and all the nasties:   Part of 'Growing Veg in Scotland' workshops. To book your place or for further details contact Caroline at education@rchs.co.uk Cost: £30 for non-members or £25 for Caley members  

Caley AGM & Award Ceremony

Lecture Theatre, Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh 20a Inverleith Row, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Spring Bulb Show

Saughton Park, Edinburgh Edinburgh, United Kingdom

The Spring Bulb Show will be held in the courtyard and McHattie Room at Saughton Park.  The Show is open from 12 noon on the Saturday till 5pm and  on the Sunday from 10am to 4pm. Entry is free.