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“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 (early seed sowing)

Saughton Park, Edinburgh

Growing under cover: Part of 'Growing Veg in Scotland' workshops. This practical workshop will see participants sowing early vegetable seeds, looking at and using suitable composts. How and when to sow utilising different containers and sowing techniques. Storage of seeds once the packet has been opened. Seedling aftercare to prepare for planting in the open […]

“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 – Growing Protected Crops

Saughton Park, Edinburgh

Growing Protected Crops: Part of ‘Growing Veg in Scotland’ workshops. In this workshops participants will learn about sowing, planting and aftercare of crops that require some protection. This workshop will show that whilst having a glasshouse/greenhouse is good there are alternatives for growing the more tender crops at home or on the allotment. The workshop […]

Caley AGM & Award Ceremony

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

Workshop – Growing Fruit and Veg in containers

Saughton Park, Edinburgh

Growing Fruit and Veg in containers: Part of ‘Growing Veg in Scotland’ workshops. If you do not have a garden or have limited space for growing. This workshop will show how to use containers to grow fruit and vegetables in small spaces. Looking at and using suitable growing media, different containers, and suitable plant varieties […]

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.

Workshop – Pests & Diseases – and all the nasties

Saughton Park, Edinburgh

Pests, Diseases and all the nasties:   Part of 'Growing Veg in Scotland' workshops. Looking at common pests and diseases that can be found in the vegetable garden. How to either control, mitigate and or eradicate said pests and diseases. The workshop will be classroom based, in the McHattie Room at Saughton Park.   To book […]

Workshop – Maintenance – the plot progresses

Bridgend Allotments Edinburgh Old Dalkeith Road, Edinburgh

Maintenance – the plot progresses: Part of ‘Growing Veg in Scotland’ workshops. This practical workshop will take place at the Caley’s model allotment situated at Bridgend (correct address and directions required). The workshop will look at a practical plot layout, crop rotation and what can be grown on a typical plot. We will also look […]