This short workshop will give you a brief introduction to garden design. Nothing too difficult or taxing - ideal for those of you looking to redesign your growing space. Leading the workshop will be Caroline Kerr-Smith. Caroline studied horticulture and garden design at Norwood Hall and Capel Manor in London. She went on to work […]
Making a garden plan Following on from our 'Introduction to Garden Design' workshop we will go into more detail about the method and design principles which aid a successful design. The sessions are longer to enable you to explore possibilities for your own garden space, so please bring in a sketch plan, hopefully to scale, […]
Introducing features and landscaping materials into your plan Once a basic plan has been decided on you will need to add garden features e.g. a pergola, a pond, screening, retaining walls and raised beds for interest, and a choice of landscaping materials for the paths, patios, decks and surrounds. Again there will be time to […]
SOLD OUT Our ever-popular Winter Fruit Pruning workshop will take place on the Caley Allotment on 26th February, 2pm-4pm. The workshop is free, but you must book a place. Led by George Anderson, our pruning workshops are always oversubscribed so make sure you book your place today. Contact rchsallotment@gmail.com for further details.
If you like getting out and getting your hands dirty, we are having a Dig Day at Saughton Park between 10am and 12 noon on the 5th of March. We will be working on the main herbaceous border in the park, doing some weeding and some general tidying. We will also be spreading some compost […]
Designing with plants We will look at the design principles which aid plant choice, and the categories of plants to ensure all year round interest. We will explore planting styles and how that influences plant choice. With time to discuss your own garden needs or questions. This is the third in a short course of […]
Develop your allotment growing skills Learn the art of successful vegetable growing from experienced horticulturalists and allotment growers. The Royal Caledonian Horticultural Society (The Caley) and The Federation of Edinburgh Allotment Garden Associations (FEDAGA) have come together to offer some practical, hands-on, growing skills sessions for new allotment holders and for those who simply want […]
Develop your allotment growing skills Learn the art of successful vegetable growing from experienced horticulturalists and allotment growers. The Royal Caledonian Horticultural Society (The Caley) and The Federation of Edinburgh Allotment Garden Associations (FEDAGA) have come together to offer some practical, hands-on, growing skills sessions for new allotment holders and for those who simply want […]
------------FULLY BOOKED------------ Develop your allotment growing skills Learn the art of successful vegetable growing from experienced horticulturalists and allotment growers. The Royal Caledonian Horticultural Society (The Caley) and The Federation of Edinburgh Allotment Garden Associations (FEDAGA) have come together to offer some practical, hands-on, growing skills sessions for new allotment holders and for those who […]
*********NOW FULLY BOOKED************ Sharp tools make gardening much easier and if you look after them properly your tools should last for many years. We have had enquiries on how best to sharpen tools or how to look after them so we have decide to run a workshop. The workshop will be held in the Caley's […]
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