EA&SE: Herbarium at the Natural History Museum
Natural History Museum Cromwell Road, LondonFurther 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 This meeting will be held jointly with SE group (max 15)
S: Lycophytes on Shotts Bing
Shotts Bing shottsMeet at 11am. We should find Diphasiastrum alpinum and Lycopodium clavatum, as well as Botrychium (lunaria or nordicum?) and horsetails. There are other larger ferns in the area. The site is at about 236 m, and quite exposed. If it is at all windy it will be cold, so we'll need to have plenty of … Continue reading S: Lycophytes on Shotts Bing
NW: North Cumbria
Orton Moss CarlisleRoger Golding will lead a meeting in north Cumbria - including Orton Moss to see the royal fern, and Roger's garden in Bowness. More information will be posted later.
N&GS: BBC Gardeners’ World, NEC Birmingham
NEC Birmingham North Ave, Marston Green, BirminghamThis is a major gardening (and food) show, and BPS will have a stand to display and promote ferns and the Society. Please contact Gill or Bryan if you wish to help
GS: Plant Societies Weekend, RHS Wisley
RHS Garden Wisley WokingBPS will again have a stand at this event, promoting BPS, along with other plant societies. Please contact Jude if you would like to help.
S: Inland Asplenium marinum and a walk along the Tweed
Ladykirk HouseBy the River Tweed near Ladykirk House (NT885 456) there is a colony of sea spleenwort, more than 10km from the sea. After a walk along the Tweed, we will go on to Paxton House near Berwick, to explore the grounds which are very ferny, and then have tea! More information will be available nearer … Continue reading S: Inland Asplenium marinum and a walk along the Tweed
EA: Gill and Bryan Smith’s open garden
Gillian & Bryan Smith 1 Prospect Road, Oulton Broad, LowestoftFurther 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
WS: May Hill, Gloucestershire
May HillLeaders: Clare and Mark Kitchen May Hill lies on the Gloucestershire/Herefordshire border and is the highest point in Gloucestershire. We hope to see amongst others Equisetum sylvaticum, Wood Horsetail and a substantial population of Gymnocarpium dryopteris, Oak Fern. Meet at 11.00am at the National Trust Car Park. SO69062216. Bring lunch to carry and have suitable … Continue reading WS: May Hill, Gloucestershire
NW: National meeting in Eskdale
More information at a later date.
NW:Cumbria
This will be a weekend meeting either in Eskdale or Borrowdale. Exact details will be available next year
EA: Cornel Howells’ ferns and Antingham Ponds
Farmside Lyngate Road,, North WalshamCornel Howells’ ferns in medieval double-ditches and Antingham Ponds. 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
SE: Big Fern Event RHS Wisley
RHS Garden Wisley WokingRHS Garden Wisley - Leader: Julian Reed Last year, the BPS was allowed to have the Gallery for a display to advertise the society at the entrance to the main greenhouse at Wisley. It was very successful and much appreciated, so the BPS has been invited back this year. The gardens have much of interest, … Continue reading SE: Big Fern Event RHS Wisley
S: Kirkton Glen, Balquhidder
Kirkton Glen BalquhidderAn exploratory hill walk to mountain crags at the top of Kirkton Glen. There are old records of Polystichum lonchitis, Asplenium viride, Botrychium lunaria, Equisetum variegatum and others, some or all of which we hope to find still present. We will meet at 10.30am in Balquhidder, at Rob Roy's Grave (NN5360 2092; parking by the … Continue reading S: Kirkton Glen, Balquhidder
N: Seattle, USA
Hosted by Sue Olsen from Seattle. A chance to spend a week visiting botanical gardens, private gardens and native fern sites in the north-west of the USA. Early booking through Julian Reed is strongly advisable
NW: Gardens in North Lancashire
Gardens in north Lancashire led by Alec Greening.
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 and the garden of Alistair and Margaret Urquhart, Kidlington, Oxfordshire
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 and the garden of Alistair and Margaret Urquhart, Kidlington, Oxfordshire
N: Scotland, Rarities and Specialities
This will be the second part to last-year’s trip. Exact details will be available next year.
EA: Paul Spracklin’s open garden
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
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
N&SE: Cultivar Group National meeting
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
WS: Dare Valley Country Park
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
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
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
SE: Autumn end of season Meeting
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
EA: Peter and Nick’s indoor meeting
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
N: Historic Ferneries and Gardens (& AGM)
Biddulph Old Hall BiddulphNational autumn indoor meeting presenting amazing historic ferneries and fern gardens in the UK that are being restored. The meeting will include re-scheduled AGM business. More information will be available at a later time.