9 matching events between 24 May 2013 and 24 Aug 2013

TALKS, WORKSHOPS & COURSES

Introduction to Herbal Medicine

Friday 24 May 2013 (10:00 - 13:00)
A brief look at the history of European herbal medicine, which until relatively recently was the history of medicine. Herbs still have a valid place in healing and Julie will show you s ...

TOURS, TRAVEL & EXPLORING

Spring into summer taster tours

Sundays from 26 May 2013 - 31 Jul 2013 (15:00)
With over 8000 plant species and a diverse range of beautiful plantings to enjoy from statuesque trees to buzzing bee borders, its sometimes a challenge to know where to start (or end!) ...

FAMILY & CHILDREN

Prickly Friends workshop

Tuesday 28 May 2013 (10:30 - 12:00)
Discover the amazing world of the hedgehog, one of our best-loved garden heroes, with Hugh Warwick, hedgehog-championing ecologist and author of the book, A Prickly Affair Parents/Carer ...

FAMILY & CHILDREN

Family Saturdays

First Saturdays , from 01 Jan 2013 - 20 Dec 2013 (11:00 - 15:00)
First Saturday of every month. Simply drop in on the day, and ask at the gate where the event is taking place. These activities are most suitable for children age 4+. No booking requir ...

TALKS, WORKSHOPS & COURSES

Weeds: Lovable Rogues?

Saturday 08 Jun 2013 (10:00 - 13:00)
You have to admire them; they are often the most successful plants in the garden, and some are rather beautiful. But why do they succeed, what can you do about them and actually, which ...

TALKS, WORKSHOPS & COURSES

Making Meadows

Tuesday 11 Jun 2013 (10:00 - 13:00)
Would you like to look out onto a dazzling display of meadow plants next summer? Then this workshop is for you. Pete and Paul from our expert horticulture team will guide you through th ...

TALKS, WORKSHOPS & COURSES

Language of plants: a beginner´s guide

Thursday 13 Jun 2013 (10:00 - 13:00)
Do you know your sepals from your tepals and your utricles from your glumes? Through practical sessions in the classroom and use of the Gardens British wild plant collection, the course ...

TALKS, WORKSHOPS & COURSES

Love in Idleness and the Virgin Rose

Friday 14 Jun 2013 (10:00 - 13:00)
Celebrate the cult of Elizabeth in flowers and fountains. Courtiers vied with each other to lead the Virgin Queen down the `primrose path of dalliance, creating Renaissance-inspired gar ...

TALKS, WORKSHOPS & COURSES

´For Better or Worse´: Herbal cures and Plants for Health

Saturday 22 Jun 2013 (10:30)
Local professional garden historian Twigs Way explores the very varying experiences of herbal medicines which might have been encountered from the 17th to the 20th centuries. The talk ...