Learn about the history, geography and science of chocolate and celebrate this very special plant-based food. The day includes craft activities, a Garden tour, chocolate tasting and the chance to create your own mixtures to take away. Read more
Join us for an intriguing day of soap and candle making. Learn more about these traditional crafts and the natural ingredients used. Enjoy experimenting with a choice of fragrances to make your own special soap and candle. For ages: 12+ Read more
In this fascinating workshop, you'll learn how to make your own watercolour paints with plants, and use them to make expressive and colourful botanical paintings. Read more
Enjoy a chilled out evening in the Garden with some of London's best emerging musical talents, including Benjamin Yellowitz. Read more
Join Studio Cultivate on a voyage of discovery to faraway lands, following in the footsteps of plant hunters in search of botanical treasures worth more than gold. Read more
Join a senior member of the horticultural team to explore areas of the Garden not usually open to the public. Read more
This one-day workshop will cover food and herb know-how for first aid and skin problems, identifying the daisy family, and remedy-making: infused oil, ointment, cream, lotion. Read more
Are your seedlings long and spindly? Do your cuttings sit and sulk for ages, and then die? Learn how to give your seeds and cuttings the best chance of turning into healthy plants. With Propagation Manager Robert Bradshaw or another senior member of the gardening team. Read more
This seminar will help you identify trees more easily and get to know more about special specimens within the Garden. It starts in the classroom with a practical session studying seeds, fruits and other details of trees helpful with identification, followed by a tree walk. With Letta Jones, Lecturer in Horticulture and Garden History. Read more
New for 2020, join our Head of Plant Collections on a special winter, spring, summer or autumn tour of the Garden. Read more
Glasshouse Manager Jess Snowball leads a fascinating tour of our historic glasshouses, home to scores of exotic plants. Read more