Workshops

Growing Veg in Scotland

Face to face workshops running from (9.30am – 12.30pm) on Saturdays at Saughton Park, or Bridgend Allotments -as indicated.

January 18th – Planning Growing for Scottish Conditions – Saughton Park

February 22nd – Growing Under Cover (early seed sowing) – Saughton Park

March 8th – Pest & Diseases – and all the nasties – Saughton Park

March 29th – Growing Fruit and Veg in containers – Saughton Park

March 26th – Growing Protected Crops (Tomatoes, Aubergines) – Saughton Park

May – Maintenance – the plot progresses – Caley Allotment (Bridgend)

June 22nd – Preparing crops for the show bench – Caley Allotment (Bridgend)

August 23rd – Harvesting and Storage – Saughton Park

+ two more dates still to be confirmed: Using your produce; Preparing for winter.

You can select the sessions you wish to attend.

Each session costs £30 for non-members.  £25 for Caley members

To book your place contact Caroline at education@rchs.co.uk

Hardwood cuttings – Practical Workshop at Saughton Park

December 1st 2024 from 10.00am till 11.30am.

A hands on practical session showing how to select the correct cutting material, take the cuttings and the aftercare.
The session will centre around the propagation of soft fruit so will be of particular interest to people wanting to establish a small collection of soft fruit bushes.

Even if you do not want to propagate soft fruit the principles will be the same for any compatible ornamental trees and shrubs

Cost for this workshop is: £15 for non-Caley members or £12 for Caley members

To book your place or for further details please contact Caroline at education@rchs.co.uk

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