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St Andrews Botanic Gardens - Winter Interest
Archived news: published on Monday 11 Jan 2010 by Fife Council
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See plants differently in the crisp, clear light of January:
- Winter flowers of witch hazel, viburnum, sarcococca, mahonia.
- Winter bark, birches, cherries, maples.
- Tracery and textures, shape and form of grasses, shrubs and trees
- Conifers and evergreens focal points and shelter
- Retreat to winter warmth, glasshouse collections from around the world, orchids to desert lands.
- Wildlife, fox tracks in the snow, birds from pheasant to kingfisher.
Want to find out more? Join one of the Education Trust run courses from horticulture, art workshops to natural history. See events attached for more details and how to book.
A series of workshops is being planned for Summer 2010 to be held in the Botanic Garden. Details will be finalised early in 2010 when it is hoped to include the following:
Drawing Days:
Scale, Structure and Form;
Considering Colour;
Texture and Line.
Working with willow.
If you would like to receive further details of these workshops, please register your interest at
ed.trust.sec@st-andrews-botanic.org
or write to
Anne Lightwood
c/o Botanic Garden Office
Canongate
St Andrews KY16 8RT.
October to March 10 am to 4 pm.
April to September 10 am to 7 pm.
