The Renovation of the Lower Woodland Garden at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

Authors

  • Robert Unwin Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24823/Sibbaldia.2013.54

Abstract

The origins and history of the Lower Woodland Garden at the Royal Botanic Garden at Edinburgh are described along with the rationale for their restoration. The concept of a Stumpery or Rootery a precursor to the Peat Walls, is also described. The method of restoration, reconstruction and replanting of the area is discussed and examples of species planted in the area are given.

Author Biography

  • Robert Unwin, Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
    Senior Horticulturist

References

EVANS, A. (1974). The Peat Garden and its Plants. J.M. Dent, London.

FRACHON, N., GARDNER, M.F. & RAE, D. (2009). The Data Capture Project at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. Sibbaldia, 7, 77–82.

HAYDEN, P. (1989). Biddulph Grange. Philip/The National Trust, London.

MCDOUALL, K. (1927). The Gardens at Logan. The Journal of the Royal Horticultural Society, 52(1), 1–14.

MCLEAN, B. (2004). George Forrest Plant Hunter. Antique Collectors Club, Spain.

RAE, D., BAXTER, P., KNOTT, D., MITCHELL, D., PATERSON, D. & UNWIN, B. (2006). Collection Policy for the Living Collection. Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh.

Downloads

Published

2013-10-29

Issue

No. 11 (2013)

Section

Articles

License

Please read our Open Access, Copyright and Permissions policies for more information.

How to Cite

The Renovation of the Lower Woodland Garden at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. (2013). Sibbaldia: The International Journal of Botanic Garden Horticulture, 11, 97-108. https://doi.org/10.24823/Sibbaldia.2013.54