Spring is springing in the Botanic Garden

A sculptural kalanchoe in the temperate glasshouse

Masses of flowers on this kalanchoe in the temperate glasshouse

Clivia in the temperate glasshouse

In the native plants area of the Garden

Spring propagation workshop

Sunday 29 March, led by Clare Reaney, Horticultural Technician at the Garden. Meet at Reception in the main building from 2-4pm.
The workshop will take the format of a “walk and talk” in the garden to discuss suitable plants for spring propagation, followed by a practical session which will include seed sowing and root cuttings. 
Cost free to members of the Friends; non-members £5. 
Wear suitable clothing and bring your own secateurs and gloves. 
Numbers are limited to 15 so booking essential. Please book by Thursday 19 March - email Alison Gordon alisongordon49@gmail.com or telephone 01382 350990

Plant of the Month - March

Tillandsia usneoides (Spanish moss)

Family: Bromeliaceae   Origin: Central America   Accession: 2015

find it in the Tropical House