Callum Carson

Horticulturist in the Demonstration and Fruit Garden at Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh @theBotanics

[Callum Carson @Callum__Carson]

@stewartwaine Lovely colours, you given them a name yet? 🙂

[Callum Carson @Callum__Carson]

@stewartwaine Sounds a nice apple! Great name too, did you name it or was it on a label in the old orchard? Do you scion swap?

[Sin-eater @sineateruk]

A rare sighting of the Apple tree man found wondering around the Brecon Beacons today. 🍎🍏🍎🍏#wassail

[British Gardening History @britgardhistory]

May I introduce you to Hotchkin Pippin, our second rediscovered apple - confirmed this week by the Fruit ID panel! Last recorded in Herts in 1883, a trail of clues led to its 1800 origin in a Rutland hedge. It's not as pretty as Lady Lennox but crops heavily on iron-ore soils.

[Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh @TheBotanics]

💚💪 Time for Scotland to weigh in on the action!

We take on the #WaterlilyWeighOff24, as challenged by @denverbotanic. With a very Scottish twist up our sleeves (we're looking at you @irnbru) and a guest appearance from Marley, the Botanics cat, do we have what it takes to win?

[Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh @TheBotanics]

🌟👏 Another look at our milestone moment in the Herbarium! The millionth specimen to be digitised was a lichen collected by #TeamRBGE lichenologist Dr @rebecca_yahr on an expedition up Ben Nevis in 2021 for the @darwintreelife project. Find out more 👉 https://t.co/CE7h7Wt3ck

[Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh @TheBotanics]

🌿🌱 Study Horticulture at the Botanics, delivered in partnership with @SRUC! Explore our botanical world, develop professional skills in plant cultivation and deepen your knowledge of plant biodiversity. Apply now for a place starting this September 👉 https://t.co/cAEke10YnJ

[SRUC Study @SRUCStudy]

“No, seriously, what is this place?”

At the @RBGE_Education you can study a BSc (Hons) or HND in Horticulture with Plantsmanship, and it is much, much more than just a classroom.

Find out course details here: https://t.co/r7Yx4Ylcuu #SRUC #Edinburgh #Botany #Plantsmanship

[Fiona Inches (RBGE) 💙 @FFinches]

A little hidden gem @TheBotanics a yellow form of the Embothrium coccineum

[Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh @TheBotanics]

📣 We're hiring! Apply now to join #TeamRBGE in a full-time, permanent role as Maintenance Manager in our Estates & Technology team.

Find out more about the role 👉https://t.co/YRpdWIkVsP

[Elaine McGoff @ElaineMcgoff]

Absolutely stunning nature graffiti on display in Killarney

#RestoreNature

[Callum Carson @Callum__Carson]

@GrantonPS @TheBotanics @OutClassScot No problem at all 🙂. It was lovely speaking to them all and seeing how interested they were in the plants in the Demonstration Garden.

[Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh @TheBotanics]

Our @TitanArumRBGE flowered for the 4th time in its 20 years of life this June. Watch the video below to watch it #floweringdigitally.

More information 👇
https://t.co/97NTeFnGX9

[Callum Carson @Callum__Carson]

Took some photos of Wee Reekie this week to see how it compared with the Auld Reekie Amorphophallus titanum @TheBotanics. Here's some photos I've edited to show how impressive this plant truly looks.
#rbgehort #rbgeeducation @TitanArumRBGE

[Titan Arum Edinburgh @TitanArumRBGE]

Some up close and personal shots today. I'm definitely feeling a little worn out after all the excitement of the weekend but whilst I may no longer be at my peak I'm still looking spectacular!

#Amorphophallus #TitanArum #TeamRBGE #UpCloseAndPersonal #TiredTuesday

[Callum Carson @Callum__Carson]

@TitanArumRBGE

[Callum Carson @Callum__Carson]

Looking after the glasshouses @TheBotanics this weekend and getting to see New Reekie, Amorphophallus titanum was great to behold. Unfortunately the glasshouses aren't open to public at this time.

#rbgehort #rbgeeducation

[Fiona Inches (RBGE) 💙 @FFinches]

Lovely walk around @BenmoreBotGdn and I adore the cones and fresh growth of the Larix griffithii

[Callum Carson @Callum__Carson]

Newts have returned to the pond by the Demonstration Garden after a few years of not being seen in this pond.

We have two species of newt @TheBotanics. One being the Smooth Newt and Second being the Palmate Newt.

Photo of a Palmate I photographed a few years ago by this pond.

[Callum Carson @Callum__Carson]

The pond by the Demonstation Garden is filling with wildlife @TheBotanics.
Clearance and restoration done to this pond earlier in the year has seen more wildlife return to the healthy pond. So far Newts, Frogs, Tadpoles, Spawn, Diving Beetles, Water Fleas, Ducks have been seen.