This workshop will concentrate on recycling organic matter. We will talk through making compost; getting the mix right; hot and cold composting; tumblers; wormeries; bokashi; making leafmould, choosing soil improvers and mulching. We will be indoors for the bulk of this class, in the McHattie Room at Saughton Park. The class will run from 10am […]
This workshop will explain the different types of weeds that we see in our gardens and how they can be useful to us - they can tell us about our soil and some can be turned into useful fertilisers. This workshop will be held at Saughton Park. The class will run from 10am - 12noon. […]
One of our favourites - how to get more plants for free! This workshop will show you the different types of plant propagation (cuttings, division etc) and explain why each is used. This workshop will be held at Saughton Park. The class will run from 10am - 12noon. Cost of this workshop is: Members £25.00 […]
Join the experts from The Meconopsis Group for a day of everything 'blue'. If you struggle with growing the big blue poppies or would like to know how to propagate them, then this is the day for you. PROGRAMME 11.00 am Welcome and Introduction Peggy Anderson and Matt Heasman 11.10 am Introducing Himalayan Poppies and […]
*************************THE PRUNING WORKSHOP IS NOW FULLY BOOKED************************************* This very popular event will feature a demonstration on the summer pruning of fruit trees and bushes which will be led by George Anderson. This is a free event but booking a place for the pruning demonstration is highly recommended as it can get very busy. Places are […]
Come along to our volunteering garden maintenance session in Saughton Park on Sunday 10th November from 10am-12 noon. Volunteers are welcome to come along and join in the dig day. We will be doing a range of horticultural and gardening work across the garden, preparing it for the coming winter.
Hardwood Cuttings Practical Workshop on Sunday 1st December 2024 from 10.00am till 11.30am. A hands on practical session which will show how to select the correct cutting material, take the cuttings and all the aftercare. The session will centre around the propagation of soft fruit so will be of particular interest to people wanting to […]
Planning Growing for Scottish Conditions: Part of the 'Growing Veg in Scotland’ workshops. 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 conditions. How to lay out your site, testing your soil, what crops […]
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 […]
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 […]
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