With everything in full swing in the garden in summer, there are a host of jobs to do. Find out how to keep your flowering plants looking their best and avoid a tired looking garden.
You'll also have plenty of opportunities to ask questions and get advice about your own garden.
Taught by John Taylor and Graham Young.
How to Book:
Members Discount
RBGE members enjoy a 10% discount on short courses; please check your latest members newsletter for the current discount code.
Enter the code at checkout to apply your discount.
Gift Vouchers
If you have an RBGE gift voucher with a code beginning with EDU or COV, you can use the voucher code to cover a portion of the course cost.
Enter the code at checkout to apply your discount.
Please note that these gift vouchers now have an extended expiry date of 16th December 2024.
RBGE short courses are a fantastic gift option for your loved ones. Whether it’s for someone looking to try something new, develop their skills or even take those first steps towards a new career, our short courses are a great place to start.
We have a selection of courses available including evening courses, weekend courses and online courses. To buy a place on one of our courses as a gift, simply complete the gift a course form. If you wish to book yourself on a course, you can book via our online shop.
How to book as gift:
Pick a course - details of our online courses are available here. Our attended courses can be viewed on our online shop.
Complete the gift a course booking form*
Choose an e-voucher (PDF) or a physical voucher (with blank greeting card)**
*You will be sent a secure payment link
**You will be able to choose whether you’d like the confirmation emailed (PDF file) or posted (First Class Royal Mail) to you or directly to the recipient on your behalf. The confirmation will be sent once payment clears, we are unable to schedule delivery for specific dates or times. A charge of £2.50 will be added for postage. Our short course terms and conditions will apply to any course booked as a gift.
Discounts
Members of the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh receive a 10% discount on all short course fees. This is the second marked price for each course unless otherwise stated.
Cancellations
Courses may have to be cancelled due to low uptake, or other unexpected circumstances and a full refund will be given. We will make every effort to notify you of a cancellation, so it is important to provide both your daytime and evening phone numbers and email address if you have one.
Some courses may not be able to run if the Garden has to close due to high winds or other severe weather. If this seems likely, please contact the Garden before you set out.
Refunds
If you need to cancel your booking, please inform the Education Department in writing (by post or email) as soon as possible. The cancellation is effective from the date your communication is received and is subject to the following charges:
Transfers will be treated as a cancellation and a re-booking unless there are exceptional circumstances.
Substitutions will only be accepted if the substitution is for the full duration of a course.
