S: Workday at Ascog Fernery
Ascog, Isle of Bute PA20 9EU Ascog Fernery, RothesayAscog Fernery workday, Isle of Bute Meet at the ferry terminal at Wemyss Bay at 9:45, for the 10.05 ferry to Rothesay. We expect to return by the 4 pm ferry. We will car pool, to take as few cars across as possible. Any donation of ferns is welcome! Food: bring a packed lunch. Tea/coffee … Continue reading S: Workday at Ascog Fernery
SE: Netherfield and Winchelsea East Sussex
netherfieldMeet at 10 for 10.30 Leader Steve Munyard This looks like a fascinating day a visit to a re-wilding project near Netherfield and a visit to some great gardens in Winchelsea More details closer to the event but bring a packed lunch. As always all members (and their friends) are invited, and we particularly welcome … Continue reading SE: Netherfield and Winchelsea East Sussex
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.
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.
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
NW: Gardens in North Lancashire
Gardens in north Lancashire led by Alec Greening.
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
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
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
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