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Amazing Azaleas and Blue Poppies
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Enjoy the blooming azaleas and unusual blue Himalayan poppies at Dawyck. Booking is essential.
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6 Jun 2pm Dawyck Botanic Gardens, Peeblesshire
Amisfield Walled Garden
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A chance to see what work is being done to rejuvenate the garden. There's also a plant sale and refreshments available. Part of Haddington Festival.
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23 May2 Jun Mon–Sun 10am–2pm Amisfield Walled Garden, Haddington
Anniesland Garden Show
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View 16 show gardens created by landscape design students at Anniesland College. Part of the West End Festival.
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4 Jun8 Jun Mon–Fri 8.45am–4.45pm Anniesland College, Glasgow
Castle Gardens Tour
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The Head Gardener explains what made these gardens so fondly regarded by The Queen Mother. Booking is essential.
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24 Jun5 Sep Wed & Sun 5pm Castle of Mey, Caithness
Edinburgh Zoo Gardens Tour
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Garden Manager Simon Jones gives a tour of the zoo gardens, talking about the site's horticultural history and the new projects the team is taking on this year.
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21 Jun 6pm Edinburgh Zoo, Edinburgh
Environmental Games
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Fun and games with the Rangers in North Ayrshire. Part of Love Parks Week 2012.
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24 Jul 2pm Castle Semple Centre, Lochwinnoch
Garden Open Days in Angus
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Gardens across Angus open their doors to the public, allowing visitors to tour hidden areas.
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6 May19 Aug Times vary Angus, Angus
Garden Talk: Allotments
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Pollok Country Park Gardener Sean Belshaw dispenses handy tips on how to get the most out of your allotment in the summer months.
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8 Jul 1pm Pollok Country Park, Glasgow
Garden Talk: Is it a Tree? Is it a Shrub? Who Cares?
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Dee Landman talks plant identification and why it matters.
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12 Aug 1pm Pollok Country Park, Glasgow
Garden Talk: Outdoor Fruit
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Everything you need to know about choosing the right kind of fruit plant for your garden.
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10 Jun 1pm Pollok Country Park, Glasgow
Garden Talk: Wildflower Garden Meadow
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Countryside Ranger Ian Boyd tells all about how you can turn a wee patch of grass in your garden into a colourful meadow.
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21 Oct 1pm Pollok Country Park, Glasgow
Garden Talks: September Soup
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So you planted your veggies months ago and now they've (hopefully) grown and been harvested. What now? Luckily, former Horticultural Supervisor Jim Rae is on hand to dish up some useful recipe ideas.
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9 Sep 1pm Pollok Country Park, Glasgow
Garden Tour
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A tour led by the head gardener. Booking is essential.
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2 Jun19 Aug Sat & Sun 11am
A Himalayan Garden tour of the Auchindoune Gardens.
Cawdor Castle, Nairn
2 Jun19 Aug Sat & Sun 2pm
A tour of Cawdor Castle Garden.
Cawdor Castle, Nairn
Garden Tours
Date Location
Learn about every aspect of the Explorers Garden, from the history and architecture, to the wildlife and botany, from an experienced guide.
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3 Jun20 Jun Wed & Sun 11.30am–1pm Explorer's Garden, Pitlochry
Garden Walk
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Take a Tuesday turn around the garden with the head gardener and learn all about the international plants which grow there.
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1 May11 Sep Tue 2–3.30pm Brodick Castle & Country Park, Isle Of Arran
Gardening Scotland
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Scotland's national celebration of gardening and outdoor living, with show gardens, plant sales, food and craft fairs, environmental organisations and more.
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1 Jun3 Jun Fri–Sun 10am–6pm Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh
Gardening Workshop: Planning and Maintaining Herbaceous Borders
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Head Gardener Andrew Simmons hosts this workshop on herbaceous borders, including three course lunch prepared by Head Chef Chris Percy-Davis.
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11 Jul 11am Floors Castle, Kelso
Gardening Workshop: The Autumn Garden and Preparing for Winter
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Head Gardener Andrew Simmons presents a workshop on maintaining herbaceous borders in the run-up to winter, featuring a three course lunch prepared by Head Chef Chris Percy-Davis.
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15 Aug 11am Floors Castle, Kelso
Healing Herbs
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A gentle stroll with medicinal herbalist Catriona Stewart to learn about traditional healing plants, whether their properties are still relevant today and if so, how. Booking is essential.
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2 Sep 2pm Mugdock Country Park, Milngavie
Hedgerow Safari
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Get ready to dig in among the hedgerows to see what kinds of critters loiter there and learn why Rainton Farm is so important when it comes to wildlife.
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7 Jun To be confirmed
16 Oct30 Oct To be confirmed
Cream o' Galloway Dairy Co Ltd, Gatehouse-of-Fleet
Hidden Gardens of the Royal Mile
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Take a short and gentle walking tour and see a little-known side of Edinburgh's Old Town: tucked away behind the historic buildings there's plenty of green nooks and crannies of gardens with a story to tell. Ages 16+.
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1 Jun 11am John Knox House, Edinburgh
3 Aug27 Aug Mon–Fri 10.30am–12.15pm; Sun 2.30–4.15pm Outside John Knox House, Edinburgh
6 Aug7 Aug Mon & Tue 10.30am–12.15pm
Two-for-one ticket offer available.
Outside John Knox House, Edinburgh
Horley Flower Club
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Regular talks and demonstrations on gardening topics from local members and guests.
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5 Jul 7.30pm
Demonstration by Five Degrees entitled 'Pick a Bunch'.
The Regent Hall, Horley
7 Aug 7.30pm
Workshop tbc.
The Regent Hall, Horley
4 Sep 7.30pm
Demonstration by Bunny Stannard entitled'"Designs Galore'.
The Regent Hall, Horley
2 Oct 7.30pm
Demonstration by Carolynne Meer entitled 'Bountiful Harvest'.
The Regent Hall, Horley
6 Nov 7.30pm
Demonstration by Stephanie Lang entitled 'Fancy That'.
The Regent Hall, Horley
4 Dec 7.30pm
Demonstration by Bob Harris entitled 'What Christmas Does to Me'.
The Regent Hall, Horley
Kelvinside Allotments Open Day
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The good folk of Kelvinside Allotments Association show off their green-fingered exploits, with home-baking and a plant sale into the bargain. Part of the West End Festival.
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23 Jun Noon Kelvinside Allotments, Glasgow
LEGUP Community Garden
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Rediscover the therapeutic joys of a bit of gardening, and build some solar power and wind turbine models to inspire your eco-friendly side. Part of Glasgow Science Festival.
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16 Jun 11am
No booking required; please do not call the venue.
LEGUP Community Garden at Elder Park, Glasgow
Little Secret Garden
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Discover a tiny secret garden space within Menzieshill Community Centre. Part of Dundee WestFest.
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16 Jun 10am Menzieshill Community Centre and Library, Dundee
Love Parks Week
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Founded in 2006, this celebration of park life is focused on the health benefits of spending time in local parks and green spaces.
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21 Jul29 Jul Times vary Various Venues, Scotland
Magical Planters
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A workshop for creating your own classical wooden garden planter.
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11 Aug 10.30am Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh
Monthly Garden Walks
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A wander with the garden staff to have a look at what's doing well in Greenbank this year and pick up some tips on how to get fruit blooming in your garden.
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9 Jun 2.30pm Greenbank Garden, Glasgow
Native Plant Exhibition
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An exhibition highlighting plants native to the Dundee and Angus region including Astragalus Danicus (purple milk-vetch), Creastium Alpinum (Alpine chickweed) and more.
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18 May31 May Fri–Thu 10am–4.30pm University of Dundee Botanic Garden, Dundee
Open for Summer
Date Location
Stop by the visitor centre for a coffee and a wander or drop in on the local ranger for a chat.
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31 Mar22 Sep Mon–Sun 10am–5pm Castle Semple Centre, Lochwinnoch
31 Mar22 Sep Mon–Sun 11am–4pm Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park, By Inverkip
Plant's for Free
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We too are not sure what the apostrophe is for, but this session on plant propagating and building your own mini-greenhouse is definitely free of charge.
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16 Aug 11am Logan Botanic Garden, Stranraer
RBGE's Secret Garden: The Wild Woodland Garden of Larachmhor
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This exhibition tells the history of a 28 acre garden near Lochaber which has been transformed over 50 years by a large team of volunteers.
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15 May1 Jun Mon–Fri 10am–4.30pm Library at Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
Romancing the Roses
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The old-fashioned roses are at their peak, so take a walk with the Head Gardener to revel in the evening sights and smells of the garden.
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7 Jul 7pm Drum Castle, Garden & Estate, Banchory
Rowan Glen Garden Open Day
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Rowan Glen Garden opens its doors with a fun day of activities, all in the name of the British Red Cross.
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30 Jun Noon Rowan Glen, Culbokie
Scotland's Garden Scheme
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A guided walk around the garden. Meet at 11.30am and 2pm for Autumn Magic guided walks.
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7 Oct 10am Dawyck Botanic Gardens, Peeblesshire
Scotland's Gardens Open Day
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A chance to take in the different gardens across the country on a special opening day with activities and special events for visitors.
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6 Jun 10am Inverewe Garden, Poolewe
14 Jun 6pm Malleny Garden, Edinburgh
24 Jun 1pm Priorwood Garden & Dried Flower Shop, Melrose
24 Jun 1pm Harmony Garden, Melrose
30 Jun Noon Kellie Castle & Garden, Pittenweem
8 Jul 10am Brodick Castle & Country Park, Isle Of Arran
8 Jul 11am Drum Castle, Garden & Estate, Banchory
22 Jul 10am
26 Jul 7pm
23 Aug 7pm
Leith Hall Garden & Estate, Huntly
5 Aug 10am Threave Garden & Estate, Castle Douglas
Scotland's Gardens Scheme: Castle of Mey
Date Location
The gardens and castle open for a day in support of the Scotland's Gardens Scheme. Explore the unique qualities that endeared the gardens so much to the Queen Mother. Proceeds go to Scotland's Gardens Scheme and Marie Curie.
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4 Jul18 Aug Wed, Thu & Sat 10am–5pm Castle of Mey, Caithness
Scottish Orchards Gathering
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Anyone interested in fruit growing, farming, cider-brewing or jam-making is welcome at this day of fruity talks, workshops and networking. There's a tour of the Botanics Fruit Garden and information on fruitful skills and ways to get children involved in orchards. Bring a dish for the pot luck lunch. Places are restricted so early booking is advised.
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16 Jun 10am Conference Room at Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
The Secret Garden Guided Walk
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A rare opportunity to see the private gardens of Lochinch Castle.
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26 Jul 2pm Castle Kennedy Gardens, Stranraer
The Secret Garden
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A wander through the Botanic Gardens with Neil Paterson. Part of Dundee WestFest.
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11 Jun Mon 2.30pm & 6pm University of Dundee Botanic Garden, Dundee
Seeing the Past in Settings of Country Seats
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Talks, lectures and presentations to give an insight into the ways that the gardens of Scotland can help us understand the past. Price includes a light lunch.
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23 Jun 10.30am Inverarity Hall, Inverarity
Shakespeare at Traquair: Twelfth Night
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This promenade performance of Shakespeare's comedy is set in the beautiful Traquair grounds.
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31 May2 Jun Thu–Sat 7.30pm Traquair House, Innerleithen
Summer Sights: Guided Walk
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The Head Gardener leads a walk to enjoy the sights and smells of the garden at its peak, taking in the later rhododendrons and red Embothriums along the way.
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6 Jun 2pm Castle Kennedy Gardens, Stranraer
What's in a Name Guided Walk
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Learn about the nomenclature behind the garden's delights on a walk with the Head Gardener.
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4 Jul 2pm Castle Kennedy Gardens, Stranraer
Woodlands Community Garden Midsummer Picnic
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Come along to the community garden for music and storytelling, plus a 'Big Game' for kids and adults alike at 3pm. Don't forget your picnic! Part of the West End Festival.
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24 Jun 1pm Woodlands Community Garden, Glasgow

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