Heritage Potatoes John Marshall will track the early usage of the potato in south America, its arrival in Europe and then becoming established as a major food source of the rapidly growing population. Our overdependence on the crop, then famine and the upsurge in breeding of new varieties. He will discuss the “Great Potato Boom” […]
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 […]
Have you ever wondered about The Caley's long history? What its connection is with Saughton Park? Well wonder no more. On Sunday 5th March, as part of our Saughton Sunday offering, Pam will be giving her highly entertaining talk on The Caley. The talk will be held in the McHattie Room starting at 1.30pm after […]
90 years of the Scottish Rock Garden Club Joint talk with Scottish Rock Garden Club What else can we say. "90 years of the Scottish Rock Garden Club" says it all. We don't have many details at the moment - even the speakers are a bit of a mystery. There might be 2 or there […]
This is a Scottish Rock Garden Club talk to which Caley members are invited. Harry is a world-famous plant explorer living in the Netherlands and is a highly entertaining and informative speaker. Here is the link to his website https://www.jansalpines.com/ Tickets are not required for the event but a small donation can be made at […]
This year's AGM & Award Ceremony will, thankfully, be a live event. The event will take place in the Lecture Theatre at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. Entry is via the main reception at 20a Inverleith Row, Edinburgh, EH3 5LR. The Award Ceremony will immediately follow the business of the AGM is will be followed […]
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 […]
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