Event Type: Outdoor

What are pollinators? Why is it necessary for seed-saving? And what role do bees, butterflies and other insects play?

Come along for a two-part workshop made up of an introduction to beekeeping by Daniel MacGhee and a guide to butterfly identification by Isobel O’Donovan.

Take a stroll through the garden and explore the habitat of butterflies and moths, identify our local species, and learn which flowers to sow to attract pollinators. Then, open up a hive to discover the busy lives and habits of honeybees, and how to take care of a colony.

The workshop will close with a discussion about the importance of pollinators and ways we can protect and support them in our gardens.

Protective bee suits will be provided for participants. Please bring water and a snack or packed lunch for when we take a short break in the garden.

Organic Growing Workshops with Propagate

This is a six week course which is designed to give a good all round understanding of organic growing skills and community gardening. We ask each participant to commit their time to for the full 6 session dates listed below or to split the time with someone else in the same community. If there are some dates that you can’t make from the list below please let us know via email: [email protected]

July 4th – Soil Health and Composting: The key to growing great veg is having great soil. A good soil is rich in microbes and organic matter, and helps us to lock up carbon for a healthier environment.

July 11th – Wildlife Friendly and Permaculture Gardening: Gardening with nature, including no-dig systems, forest gardening principles, mulches, habitats and more.

July 18th – Community Garden Must-Knows: A session on planning a community garden, community engagement, volunteer management, health & safety and risk assessments.

July 25th – Gardening with Kids top tips and activities to keep younger humans engaged in the garden.

August 8th – Crop families, Rotations and Companion Planting: To start off a great organic garden, first you need to know what different plants bring to and take from the soil, and why crop rotation is important to avoid using fertilisers and the build up of disease.

August 15th – Pests and Diseases: Learn to identify the most common pests and diseases in organic growing, and learn natural methods to control them.

These events will be hosted at our small community growing plot behind Falkirk Active Travel Hub. If you have any questions about access please get in touch with us. The majority of activity may be outdoors so please dress warmly. Refreshments will be provided.

Organic Growing Workshops with Propagate

This is a six week course which is designed to give a good all round understanding of organic growing skills and community gardening. We ask each participant to commit their time to for the full 6 session dates listed below or to split the time with someone else in the same community. If there are some dates that you can’t make from the list below please let us know via email: [email protected]

July 4th – Soil Health and Composting: The key to growing great veg is having great soil. A good soil is rich in microbes and organic matter, and helps us to lock up carbon for a healthier environment.

July 11th – Wildlife Friendly and Permaculture Gardening: Gardening with nature, including no-dig systems, forest gardening principles, mulches, habitats and more.

July 18th – Community Garden Must-Knows: A session on planning a community garden, community engagement, volunteer management, health & safety and risk assessments.

July 25th – Gardening with Kids top tips and activities to keep younger humans engaged in the garden.

August 8th – Crop families, Rotations and Companion Planting: To start off a great organic garden, first you need to know what different plants bring to and take from the soil, and why crop rotation is important to avoid using fertilisers and the build up of disease.

August 15th – Pests and Diseases: Learn to identify the most common pests and diseases in organic growing, and learn natural methods to control them.

These events will be hosted at our small community growing plot behind Falkirk Active Travel Hub. If you have any questions about access please get in touch with us. The majority of activity may be outdoors so please dress warmly. Refreshments will be provided.

This workshop on biodiversity, growing and sustainability will be led by Dr Liz Lakin, a senior lecturer at the University of Dundee and the Academic Lead for the Living Lab at Dundee Botanic Garden.

Climate change is already having an impact on our gardens and growing spaces. With a few changes, your garden could become a well-balanced ecosystem and contribute to saving the planet.

During this workshop we’ll be exploring what makes a garden an effective growing environment, the role biodiversity has in this, and the need to plant for sustainability.

Through a series of hands-on activities, discussions and creative exploration we’ll share some practical ideas to help your own garden thrive.

About our tutor, Dr Liz Lakin: Trained originally as a school biology teacher, Liz continues her teaching and research in biology and environmental science at Dundee. She has a keen interest in all things to do with plants.

Organic Growing Workshops with Propagate

This is a six week course which is designed to give a good all round understanding of organic growing skills and community gardening. We ask each participant to commit their time to for the full 6 session dates listed below or to split the time with someone else in the same community. If there are some dates that you can’t make from the list below please let us know via email: [email protected]

July 4th – Soil Health and Composting: The key to growing great veg is having great soil. A good soil is rich in microbes and organic matter, and helps us to lock up carbon for a healthier environment.

July 11th – Wildlife Friendly and Permaculture Gardening: Gardening with nature, including no-dig systems, forest gardening principles, mulches, habitats and more.

July 18th – Community Garden Must-Knows: A session on planning a community garden, community engagement, volunteer management, health & safety and risk assessments.

July 25th – Gardening with Kids top tips and activities to keep younger humans engaged in the garden.

August 8th – Crop families, Rotations and Companion Planting: To start off a great organic garden, first you need to know what different plants bring to and take from the soil, and why crop rotation is important to avoid using fertilisers and the build up of disease.

August 15th – Pests and Diseases: Learn to identify the most common pests and diseases in organic growing, and learn natural methods to control them.

These events will be hosted at our small community growing plot behind Falkirk Active Travel Hub. If you have any questions about access please get in touch with us. The majority of activity may be outdoors so please dress warmly. Refreshments will be provided.

Organic Growing Workshops with Propagate

This is a six week course which is designed to give a good all round understanding of organic growing skills and community gardening. We ask each participant to commit their time to for the full 6 session dates listed below or to split the time with someone else in the same community. If there are some dates that you can’t make from the list below please let us know via email: [email protected]

July 4th – Soil Health and Composting: The key to growing great veg is having great soil. A good soil is rich in microbes and organic matter, and helps us to lock up carbon for a healthier environment.

July 11th – Wildlife Friendly and Permaculture Gardening: Gardening with nature, including no-dig systems, forest gardening principles, mulches, habitats and more.

July 18th – Community Garden Must-Knows: A session on planning a community garden, community engagement, volunteer management, health & safety and risk assessments.

July 25th – Gardening with Kids top tips and activities to keep younger humans engaged in the garden.

August 8th – Crop families, Rotations and Companion Planting: To start off a great organic garden, first you need to know what different plants bring to and take from the soil, and why crop rotation is important to avoid using fertilisers and the build up of disease.

August 15th – Pests and Diseases: Learn to identify the most common pests and diseases in organic growing, and learn natural methods to control them.

These events will be hosted at our small community growing plot behind Falkirk Active Travel Hub. If you have any questions about access please get in touch with us. The majority of activity may be outdoors so please dress warmly. Refreshments will be provided.

Our second and final Dandelion Festival takes place in Inverness’s Northern Meeting Park on 2–4 September – a three-day spectacular of live music, performances, talks, workshops and food that’s open to everyone and completely free.

There’ll be…

• Live music across our three stages – including the Pavilion of Perpetual Light, a spectacular 10-metre vertical farm and concert platform made from dozens of Cubes of Perpetual Light, and the intimate, in-the-round Orchard Stage
• Talks by leading scientists, chefs, artists, activists and others on such urgent issues as sustainability, climate action and food poverty
• Inspiring workshops, discussions and other hands-on activities hosted by charities, campaign groups and community organisations in our intimate Dandelion Potting Sheds
• Interactive, inclusive and inspiring activities for children of all ages
• Seed and plant giveaways – plus the chance to get up close with our Cubes of Perpetual Light
• Food and drink, locally sourced from ethical and sustainably minded producers and vendors