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| Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh - June Newsletter |
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In this issue Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Benmore Botanic Garden Dawyck Botanic Garden Logan Botanic Garden
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Topping-out the John Hope Gateway 
Richard Lochhead, Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and the Environment, officiated at the topping-out ceremony of the John Hope Gateway Visitor Centre on Thursday 21 May. Mr Lochhead said: "It is wonderful to see the John Hope Gateway Visitor Centre so close to completion." The Gateway will open to the public later this summer. Read the full story. Logan's own rhodo cultivars surprise and delight 
Logan Botanic Garden in Dumfries & Galloway has named two new, entirely home-grown rhododendron cultivars. Rhododendron edgeworthii 'Logan Delight' and 'Logan Surprise', both recently registered with the Royal Horticultural Society, are the products of hand-pollination by staff in the 1980s. Read the full story. 
2 to 16 June A showcase exhibition of top contemporary botanical art from home and abroad. Botanical Images Scotia is an innovative collaboration between the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh and the Royal Caledonian Horticultural Society. See exhibition details. 
Sunday 7 June Join an experienced Garden Guide on a journey through millions of years to meet some of the fascinating plants that tell the story of evolution... and look out for dinosaur footprints! Booking advisable. See event details. The Big Toddle through the Botanics 
Thursday 11 June Join the team from Barnardo's for a fantastically fun, short sponsored walk for under 5s and their parents and carers, starting at the Garden's North Gate. Go to www.barnardos.org.uk/bigtoddle to register or call 0845 270 9900. More info from Jenny on 0131 314 6647. See event details. 
Saturday 13 June Take part in our native tree trail around the Garden and get lost in the folklore, fact and legend. Which ones are wise? Which trees can heal and which can feed you? Discover which trees give protection... and not just from the rain! Suitable for all ages. Presented by the Garden Rangers. See event details; more Ranger events. Midsummer's Day - Natural Partners 
Sunday 21 June Join us to celebrate the positive effect nature has on wellbeing and how it can help recovery from trauma and stress. Pot up strawberry runners, learn about healing herbs, make a fun hat, listen to stories from around the world and discover the natural healing horticulture provides. Inverleith House Lawn, 2-9pm. With the Medical Foundation for the Care of Victims of Torture, and Trellis. Don’t miss the aerial silks performance State of Grace by All or Nothing & Strange Bird Zirkus at 8.15pm, and a special performance by the 2007 Scots Singer of the Year, Mairi Campbell, at 8.30pm. See event details. 
Tuesday 30 June Many different mammals have found a home in (or under) the Botanics. Find out more about them and join our fun trail to see how many signs of them you can find. Suitable for all ages. Presented by the Garden Rangers. See event details; more Ranger events. Kids' holiday club at the Botanics 
13 to 17 July Keeping the kids entertained during the summer holidays is every parent's challenge! The Garden Gnome Club at the Botanics is just the ticket. Suitable for children from 8 to 12 years, it offers a week of fun and creative activities inspired by nature, including games, crafts, art, drama, storytelling and adventure. The Club runs from 10am to 3.30pm, Monday 13 to Friday 17 July, and costs £110. To book, call 0131 248 1040. Special offer on tickets for Power Plant 
12 to 30 August Take a journey through a magical world as the Glasshouses are transformed into a fascinating nocturnal trail of sound and light. See event details. Special offer! Buy one ticket before 15 July and get a second ticket half price (half price offer relates to the cheaper ticket). To book, call 0131 623 3030 from 10 June and quote ‘Botanics e-newsletter offer’. Book your evening function at the Botanics 
Enjoy a tranquil summer's evening at the Botanics. Celebrate your special occasion or corporate event with a relaxed evening reception at the new John Hope Gateway (opening later this summer) or host a barbecue at the Terrace Café and enjoy the iconic city skyline. Find out more about venue hire. Events at Benmore, Dawyck and Logan All three of our Regional Gardens are open daily until 6pm. Soak up the colourful sights and heady scents of summer at Benmore in Argyll, Dawyck in the Borders and Logan in Dumfries & Galloway. 
Sunday 7 June Enjoy a summer's outing to Benmore, with free entry to the Garden all day. On offer is a craft fair, chainsaw carving, explorer trips, guided walks and The Celtic Tree Walk - a presentation by The Walking Theatre Company, sponsored by the National Lottery Fund. No Plant Sale this year unless advertised prior to the event. See event details. Amazing Azaleas and Blue Poppies at Dawyck 
Wednesday 3 June Join Dawyck staff for a guided walk looking at this season's show-stoppers, including rhododendrons, azaleas and Himalayan poppies. Normal Garden admission applies, and booking for this guided walk is essential. Tel 01721 760254. See event details. 
Until 31 August Visitors to Logan this summer will find added interest in this spectacular garden. A Day in the Forest is an outdoor exhibition of large-format photos featuring woodland plants, animals and activities, compiled by Forestry Commission Scotland. In addition, the Walled Garden is host to a diverse collection of sculptures by local artists. Media used include wood, mosaic and modern industrial materials. Early Summer Highlights at Logan 
Tuesday 9 June Come along for a tour around the Garden with the Curator and discover summer sensations in Scotland’s most exotic garden. You'll see spectacular displays of Crinodendron (pictured), Embothrium, Lobelia tupa and the early blooming half-hardy perennials kickstarting the summer flowering season. See event details. New Education Prospectus now available Our programme of courses for 2009-10 is available from 1 June. Go to the Education area on the website to download a PDF file. Booking for courses opens on Wednesday 17 June, with advance booking for RBGE Members on Monday 15 June. Courses and workshops in June and early July 
Places are still available for the following courses and workshops. Details of all our courses on the website or from the Education Department on 0131 248 2937. Download booking form. Weekend workshops Digital Plant Photography Native Plants for Scottish Gardens Art Masterclass 6 – Valerie Oxley Fern Identification Digital Plant Photography Workshop II Wildflower Identification Grass Identification Ikebana Workshop Workshops in conjunction with the botanical societies Fumaria Workshop Equisetum Workshop We are now taking applications for the RBGE Diploma courses starting in September. See the links to the course handbooks for more details on each course and an application form. RBGE Diploma in Botanical Illustration |
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