I (super unfairly!) assumed they were going to take us to the Royal Botanic Garden, which is beautiful, but not that hidden... so was pretty surprised when we headed off to the edges of town, and turned into the Secret Herb Garden.
Photo from City Experts Botanical Bash |
Dotted around the greenhouse and grounds are places to sit - it just looks like the most perfect place to spend an afternoon with a book.
Photo by Chris Scott |
As well as being a wonderful world of herbs, the Garden also hosts courses and workshops. You can learn the basics of beekeeping, learn about herbal health, try a watercolour class, candle making, wreath making, cooking, and more.
They also have a herbalist treatment room where you can get aromatherapy massages and all sorts of nice-sounding things. Oh, and did I mention they make their own beer?
Photo from City Experts Botanical Bash |
When we went, we got to try out a few things... including making candles with the resident beekeeper (which is surprisingly easy to do, and they smell amazing), making flower crowns with visiting florist Lotte & Bloom, exploring the gardens, and eating dinner that was scattered with beautiful edible flowers.
It was just beautiful, and you should go (I'm already planning my next trip).
The Secret Herb Garden is open every day from 10am - 4pm, and can be found just off the Edinburgh Bypass.
Oh wow this sounds like heaven on earth. Thank you so much for blogging about it!
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