GS: Southport Flower Show, Southport
Southport Flower Show Victoria Park, SouthportA chance for you to help at the show, enthuse to the public about ferns and/or display your ferns to try and win in various display categories. Please contact Michael if you would like to take part.
S: Lochan na h-Achlaise on Rannock Moor
Lochan na h-Achlaise Rannock Moor, Bridge of OrchyMeet at the Lochan na h-Achlaise view point car park (NN316 485). There is another site at Loch Ba on the other side of the road. If that is busy, there is another car park a mile or two further south on the A82. We will look for Lycopodiella inundata, as well as many ferns … Continue reading S: Lochan na h-Achlaise on Rannock Moor
WS: Fibrex Nursery, Pebworth, Warwickshire – Cancelled
Fibrex Nursery Honeybourne Road, Pebworth,, Stratford-upon-AvonLeaders: Fibrex Nursery (am.) Angela Tandy and garden visit (pm.) Alistair and Margaret Urquhart Fibrex nursery needs no introduction to fern fans as the source of probably the widest range of plants available in the UK. As always, we can expect a warm and enthusiastic welcome at the nursery from Angela. Alistair and Margaret’s Garden … Continue reading WS: Fibrex Nursery, Pebworth, Warwickshire – Cancelled
N: Scotland, Rarities and Specialities – POSTPONED UNTIL 2021
This will be the second part to last-year’s trip. Exact details will be available next year.
EA: Paul Spracklin’s open garden – Cancelled
paul spacklin's garden 42 Greenwood Avenue, South BenfleetPaul Spracklin’s open garden. Further details of all these events will be made available nearer the time. Please let Peter Blake know if you wish to attend any of the events on: peterblake1952@gmail.com
MM: RHS Bridgewater – Postponed until 2021
The aim is to have a site tour for part of the day and a field visit to look at ferns in the undeveloped parts of the garden for the rest of the time. For further information see https://www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/bridgewater Leaders Mike Canaway, Alison Evans (BPS) and James Hall (RHS). Off-path areas may be muddy according … Continue reading MM: RHS Bridgewater – Postponed until 2021
N&SE: Cultivar Group National meeting – Cancelled
mark border 12 Highlands Close, Bexhill-on-SeaOn Saturday meet at 10.30 at Mark Border's home Mark has a brilliant collection with many fascinating ferns especially Asplenium scolopendrium cultivars and much more. After a fascinating visit to Mark's we will go on to Riverhill Himalayan gardens for 2.30 pm, approximately an hours drive, and gives you time to grab some lunch on … Continue reading N&SE: Cultivar Group National meeting – Cancelled
WS: Dare Valley Country Park – Cancelled
Leaders: Brian & Sue Dockerill The Dare Valley Park was opened in 1973 as the result of the restoration of former colliery sites. Covering over 450 acres it ranges from woodland and scrub through grassland to cliffs and scree’s, the home of the less usual ferns. Altogether the botany is of such interest that Tim … Continue reading WS: Dare Valley Country Park – Cancelled
S: Annual Indoor Meeting, Strathbungo, Glasgow
House (and garden) of Chris Nicholson & Fiona MacKinnon 8 Moray Place, StrathbungoArrive 10:30am. Tour of Chris Nicholson’s garden, and fern-related presentations. Includes plant sales, book sales, and planning for 2021. Coffee/tea and lunch provided! More information will be available closer to the event. All are welcome! Leader: Chris Nicholson
MM&Y: Smithills Country Park, Bolton – Postponed until 2021
This is a joint meeting with the Yorkshire Fern Group led by Michael Wilcox and Bruce Brown. On a recce 18 fern taxa were recorded including self-sown Polystichum polyblepharum for example. The site is listed on several web sites for example see:- https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/visiting-woods/woods/smithills-estate/ Meet at the free car park off Smithills Dean Road at SD698119. … Continue reading MM&Y: Smithills Country Park, Bolton – Postponed until 2021
N: AGM
This will be a vitual event. Details of this meeting will be determined closer to the date.
SE: Autumn end of season Meeting – Cancelled
Paul Reddy Hill Farm Oast, Yalding Hill, YaldingLeader: Peter Clare Meet at 10:30 to Visit Paul Reddy's home. This garden is a must see with his stumpery. This visit will be followed by lunch and talks and growing advice at the Sir Mark Collet Pavilion Kemsing, Heaverham Road, Kemsing, Kent TN15 6NE. This is about half an hour from Paul’s. Lunch will … Continue reading SE: Autumn end of season Meeting – Cancelled
EA: Peter and Nick’s indoor meeting – Cancelled
Peter Blake & Nick Lodge 14 Mill Hill Road, NorwichPeter and Nick’s indoor meeting. Further details of all these events will be made available nearer the time. Please let Peter Blake know if you wish to attend any of the events on: peterblake1952@gmail.com