S: Extra fern outing, Arthur’s Seat
Arthurs Seat Holyrood Road, EdinburghAt short notice, we are planning an extra fern outing, on Wednesday evening next week (25 May); a gentle stroll in Holyrood Park, Edinburgh. We hope to see several interesting … Continue reading S: Extra fern outing, Arthur’s Seat
EA: Rockland St Mary – Ophioglossum
Rockland St Mary Wheaten Fen, Ted Ellis Trust,Ophioglossum at Rockland St Mary More information will be available at a later time
S: Hospitalfield Fernery, Arbroath and Coastal Path
Hospitalfield Fernery Westway, ArbroathWe will visit the recently restored Victorian fernery at Hospitalfield House. Then walk north along the coastal path, admiring the scenery and looking for Asplenium marinum. More information will be … Continue reading S: Hospitalfield Fernery, Arbroath and Coastal Path
WS: Titterstone Clee Hill, Shropshire
Titterstone Clee Hill SO 59145 77934, Ludlow, ShropshireTitterstone Clee Hill lies about 7 miles to the east of Ludlow at SO 59145 77934 and is an isolated hill, the highest point in Shropshire, with fine views and … Continue reading WS: Titterstone Clee Hill, Shropshire
SE & N: Specialist Plant Societies Show, RHS Wisley
RHS Garden Wisley Woking, SurreySpecialist Plant Societies Show, RHS Wisley BPS Fern Display Weekend This provides an opportunity for societies such as ours to “showcase” our activities. Please contact Jude Lawton if you can … Continue reading SE & N: Specialist Plant Societies Show, RHS Wisley
M: Todmorden and Patmos Gardens
Todmorden Lever Street, Todmorden, North YorkshireLeader James Richardson In the footsteps of the Stansfields. Abraham Stansfield started a fern nursery in Todmorden (1841) before moving it to Sale. His grandson, Fredrick Stansfield, became the first … Continue reading M: Todmorden and Patmos Gardens
EA: The King’s Forest
The King's Forest West Stow25th June - The King’s Forest, Leader: Alan Leslie More information will be available at a later date
NW: Ian Unsworth’s garden and Steve Colman’s garden; Athyrium cultivars
This is a garden meeting with a focus on Athyrium cultivars. Ian Unsworth has the National Collection of Athyrium, and Steve Coleman has a great garden stuffed with ferns including … Continue reading NW: Ian Unsworth’s garden and Steve Colman’s garden; Athyrium cultivars
WS: Dryopteris submontana survey near Merthyr Tydfil and Dockerill’s garden near Pontypridd
Merthyr Tydfil Golf Club Cloth Hall Ln, Cefn-coed-y-cymmer, Merthyr TydfilThe BPS is renewing its fern monitoring activities and we would like the local group to play a part. We have the ideal opportunity with the colony of Dryopteris submontana … Continue reading WS: Dryopteris submontana survey near Merthyr Tydfil and Dockerill’s garden near Pontypridd
N & SE: Big Fern Event and Carnivorous Plant Show, RHS Garden Wisley
RHS Garden Wisley Woking, SurreyJoint BPS Hardy and Tender Ferns and Carnivorous Plant Show Weekend Last year, we were the First society to use the new building at Hilltop Science which is a lovely … Continue reading N & SE: Big Fern Event and Carnivorous Plant Show, RHS Garden Wisley
M: Hay Wood and Coombs Dale, Derbyshire
Leader: Henry Folkard. Please note 11 a.m. start This is a joint meeting with Bradford Botany Group. Hay Wood is an ancient woodland on acidic soils with a good variety … Continue reading M: Hay Wood and Coombs Dale, Derbyshire
N&S: Scotland, Rarities and Specialities
Itinerary - the main areas are now sorted although subject to minor tweaking: 1. Wednesday 3 August: Arran 2. Thursday 4 August: Coire Riadhailt / Meall Garbh (west of Ben … Continue reading N&S: Scotland, Rarities and Specialities
EA: Bryan and Gill Smith’s garden
Gillian & Bryan Smith 1 Prospect Road, Oulton Broad, Lowestoft, SuffolkBryan and Gill’s Smith’s garden More information will be available at a later time.
S: Dollar Glen
Dollar Glen 20 Castle Rd, DollarMeet in Dollar, and walk up ferny Dollar Glen following the Burn of Sorrow to Castle Gloom (Castle Campbell). Time permitting, we might also visit the River Devon gorge at … Continue reading S: Dollar Glen
M: Shiny Brook Clough and Featherbed Moss
Wessenden Head Reservoir Station Road, Marsden, West YorkshireLeader: Mike Canaway This is a joint meeting with the Yorkshire Fern Group. The purpose of the visit will be to see the only known plant of Dryopteris aemula in … Continue reading M: Shiny Brook Clough and Featherbed Moss
SE: Back to Netherfield
We are back to Netherfield the most wooded parish in England. We shall meet in Netherfield park by the side of Eatenden Lane (Netherfield to Mountfield) at TQ 734189.This may … Continue reading SE: Back to Netherfield
WS: Old Court Nursery, Picton Garden, and a walk in the Malvern Hills
Old Court Nursery, Picton Garden Walwyn Rd, MalvernFor anyone with an interest in gardening the Old Court Nursery and the Picton Garden, famous for its collection of Asters, will need no introduction. Those of you, however, who … Continue reading WS: Old Court Nursery, Picton Garden, and a walk in the Malvern Hills
EA: Norwich City Churchyard and Indoor meeting
Peter Blake & Nick Lodge 14 Mill Hill Road, Norwich, Norfolk10th September - Norwich City Churchyards and Indoor meeting at Peter and Nick’s house and garden More information will be available at a later date.
S: Annual Autumn Meeting, Edinburgh
Bridget Laue 50 Liberton Brae, Edinburgh, Please select...Tour of Bridget’s garden. Fern-related presentations. Plant sales, book sales, and planning for 2022. Coffee/tea and lunch provided. Please let us know if you would like to attend. Leader: Bridget … Continue reading S: Annual Autumn Meeting, Edinburgh
SE: Autumn Indoor Meeting, Yalding, Kent
Hill Farm Oast Yalding Hill, Yalding, Kent2022 Autumn end of season Meeting SE Group Visit Paul Reddy's house and garden. This garden is a must see with his Stumpery and a wide range of unusual shrubs … Continue reading SE: Autumn Indoor Meeting, Yalding, Kent
NW: Autumn Indoor Meeting & AGM
Argles Memorial Hall Woodghyll, Crosthwaite, CumbriaThe NW Group Autumn Indoor Meeting and AGM will held be at the Argles Memorial Hall, Crosthwaite, Cumbria. More details will be posted nearer to the time.