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“Backhouse-raised Daffodils of National Importance – a race against time” – Caroline Thomson, Rossie Estate.
This is a joint meeting with the SES Plant Heritage Group. Caroline and husband Andrew run the Rossie Estate in Fife. She is a member of the Quaker Backhouse family who, over a period of 100 years, through three generations of Backhouses, created a National Collection of daffodils. The collection and cultivation had a huge impact on the growing and preservation of these important and rare species. It has commercial significance - Britain supplies 90% of the world's daffodil needs.
Find out more »Winter Pruning Workshop
THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED. PLEASE DO NOT ATTEND UNLESS YOU HAVE BOOKED A SLOT - WE DO NOT HAVE THE SPACE TO ACCOMMODATE MORE PEOPLE. THANK YOU. Get ready for another of our ever popular pruning workshops. The workshop will be held on The Caley Demonstration Allotment at the Bridgend Allotment site, Old Dalkeith Road, Edinburgh (not far from Cameron Toll).
Find out more »AGM & Awards Ceremony
This meeting starts at 7pm prompt.
Find out more »“Why Peat-free?” – Emma Goodyer, IUCN (International Union for the Conservation of Nature).
Emma is the Manager of IUCN UK Peatland Programme, based at the Scottish Wildlife Trust. She previously worked as a wetland ecologist, predominantly in Scotland, and has made a study of blanket bog habitats. The use of large quantities of peat in horticulture has long been a matter for controversy. Emma will provide up-to-date information on the subject.
Find out more »Junior Groups Spring Show – 23rd & 24th March 2019
The Caley's Junior Spring Show will take place on 23rd and 24th March 2019 in the John Hope Gateway at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. This year the bulb growing competition has been expanded to include junior groups such cubs, brownies and other groups as well as schools and nursery classes. For further information, contact Paula Collings at schoolspringshow@rchs.co.uk.
Find out more »Spring Bulb Show 30th & 31st March 2019
The Caley's annual Spring Bulb Show will take place in the McHattie Room at Saughton Park, Edinburgh. This is an exciting time for The Caley as we move into our new permanent home at Saughton Park. Be part of the inaugural Spring Bulb Show in our new surroundings. For further details about the show, visit our Spring Bulb Show page where you will find the show schedule and an entry form ready to download. Alternatively, you can email springshow@rchs.co.uk. …
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Caley Hampshire Gardens Tour – 16th June-21st June 2019
The tour includes coach travel, all arranged garden visits, 5 night’s accommodation at the 4* Mercure Winchester Wessex hotel, breakfast and dinner, and holiday insurance. Our hotel is the 4* Mercure Winchester Wessex. All rooms are non-smoking, have en-suite facilities, Wi-Fi access and 24-hour room service. They are equipped with a hair dryer, ironing facilities, flat screen TV with international channels, complimentary toiletries and tea and coffee making facilities. This hotel has a lift and facilities for disabled guests. We…
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