6th August from 10-11am
Saughton Park, Edinburgh
Email Julie at administrator@rchs.co.uk to book.
6th August from 10:30am-1pm
20th August from 2pm-4pm Bridgend Allotments, Old Dalkeith Road, Edinburgh
As part of The Caley's Allotment Open Day will be a summer fruit pruning workshop led by George Anderson. To book your place, please email rchsallotment@gmail.com. Spaces are limited.
2nd September from 1-4pm and 3rd September from 10am–3:30pm
The Caley holds a range of shows throughout the year in support of its aim to encourage everyone to grow, whether it be flowers, vegetables, or fruit, whilst FEDAGA members share the opportunity at their show to exhibit the produce that plotholders have been able to grow over the year. In 2022 both organisations began working together at Saughton Park and are now promoting a joint show that will allow greater participation than was possible then.
The Caley schedule will cover the flower sections which will be shown in the McHattie Building, and FEDAGA will host the vegetable section in a marquee in the courtyard. To download a schedule, click here.
Trellis, Scotland’s network for therapeutic gardening, runs a series of free, live online demonstrations throughout the year to help with activities which can be adapted for all abilities and add to your tabletop gardening repertoire. Register here to attend.
Thursday 17th August at 2pm
Find out how to take cuttings and how to adapt this activity and extend the benefits of taking part to your clients: connect with nature, practice hand and eye co-ordination, socialise in a group.
Thursday 31st August at 2pm
In this double bill, find out how to preserve flowers by drying and how to save seed from your garden favourites.
Thursday 14th September at 2pm
Lavender flowers can be used in everything from cooking to cosmetics. Join us to find out how to grow lavender and use this versatile plant in a variety of delightfully perfumed activities!
Saturday 2nd September from 2-4pm
Clarkston Halls, G76 8NE
A great afternoon out for all the family with exhibits in flowers, vegetables, pot plants, baking, handicrafts, photography, floral art, and young exhibitors, plus an exhibit from the Scottish Bonsai Association. Entry £2.
8th-10th August from 9am-5pm
Come along for some great deals, a chat with experts, nursery tour, refreshments, food, and more!
Find out more here, and confirm your attendance by contacting sales@craigmarloch.co.uk
Dobbies’ gardening experts across the country are hosting two free sessions, for both children and adults, to help them learn about what plants do well during sunny spells and how to protect your garden in the warmer months. Grow How educational sessions are built to be flexible, fun, and interactive, taking around 10-15 minutes.
Dobbies’ Grow How session takes place on Saturday 5th August at 10:30am, and Dobbies’ Little Seedlings Club workshop takes place on Sunday 6th August, focussing on Sun Worshipping Plants where you will discover: