Take a deep breath… The shaggy locks of lichens adorning the trees at Dawyck is an indicator of very clean air. #Lichens don’t harm the trees. They do add to the biodiversity of habitats, helping to keep ecosystems healthy and more resilient.

Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh librarian George has just made a start to day5 of his 356 mile run linking our 4 gardens, heading north from Newton Stewart towards New Cumnock. You can post messages of support for him here, or his justgiving page: rbge.org.uk/news/articles/… #rbgerunningwild

An amazing journey. A worthwhile cause. And an awesome achievement by George (and support crew) 👏 Please consider donating.

George has made it to Moffat & the end of today's leg of his 356mile run linking the 4 Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh gardens. He's also just passed £2000 on his Justgiving page but would be wonderful to do even better!? Onwards to Dawyck Botanic Garden tomorrow! justgiving.com/campaign/runni… #rbgerunningwild

🏃🎉George crosses the finish line! Finally, after 356 miles of challenging conditions, never ending hills & unpredictable weather, George has arrived back home Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, welcomed by #teamrbge & visitors. Congratulations George! Support George at justgiving.com/campaign/runni…

🌿📝 In October the Botanics will host the Plants on Paper workshop in Edinburgh, funded by The Getty Paper Project initiative, bringing together botanical artists and curators from specific originating diaspora communities. Find out more & apply 👉 rbge.org.uk/science-and-co…

Join us! 2 new posts in Biodiversity #Genomics & Analytics Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, to develop, optimize and deploy DNA-based identification & biomonitoring protocols in #biodiversity science: rbge.org.uk/about-us/worki…. Apply by 21 June.

What's that coming over the pot is it a monster? Is it a monster~🎶 I'm just about able to peek over my pot - all the better to keep an eye on what's happening. Seems a bit quiet though - where are all my adoring fans? 😭 #Amorphophallus #TitanArum #TeamRBGE #RBGEHort

My adoring worldwide minion-adjacent community. It. Is. Time. Within the next few hours I shall open, spreading my pungency far and wide to attract pollinators! Well... mostly horticulturists and botanists if I'm honest but those are acceptable substitutes.

Just unfolded, Titan Arum Edinburgh as gorgeous, mysterious and smelly as ever Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, accessible to the public the next two days.

I have been reminded that my minions apparently need sleep? Bit of a design oversight, honestly. However, they have taken one last glorious image of me at my peak for your benefit to last you through until you (hopefully) come and see me 😁 Good night, humans!

📣 More tickets have been released to visit New Reekie! Book your free ticket 👉 rbge.cc/TitanArum

How many horticulturists does it take to measure a Titan Arum? 😜 I've only grown 1cm today but I think that's not a bad effort after the exertions of the last 24hrs! #NewReekie #Amorphophallus #TitanArum #Blooming #TeamRBGE #RBGEHort

What form do Musk and other agitators think a UK civil war would take? Are they expecting the steak bake brothers, Billy one bollock, racist Nanna and coke-fiend Lee from IT to march on Swindon or something? I fear he may be overestimating their mettle and map reading skills.

Anyone else getting that Thursday feeling? 😁 I continue my slow progression into restfulness. I think I'm still a marvel - just of a different sort, right? Ageing gracefully, handsomely... fungal-ly. #TeamRBGE #RBGEHort #Amorphophallus #TitanArum #fungus #decay

Superlative.

Really important piece explaining why Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh' work on less-charismatic species and biomes is so vital. We expand knowledge of cerrado, savanna, tropical dry forests, monodominant stands, bryophytes, lichens, understorey herbs & fungi, among others! #biodiversity

Have you ever wondered why your house plants aren't thriving? You might have mealybugs... These creepy-crawlies can pose a serious risk to your plant's health but don't worry about your plant parenting skills, follow our guide or visit rbge.cc/inspect-insect… 🌱

12 Days of Darwin Tree of Life Project Genomes 🎄 Day 4: Does a moss come to mind when you hear of a species called Crisped Pincushion? 🧷 Head to its WellcomeOpenResearch Genome Note & read about this rather charmingly named bryophyte: wellcomeopenresearch.org/articles/9-711 📸@RBGE_Science

Word of the day is 'spuddle' (19th century): to be extremely busy whilst achieving absolutely nothing.