North West Fern Group autumn indoor meeting and AGM
Argles Memorial Hall Woodghyll, Crosthwaite, CumbriaMore information will be posted in due course. Please note that this event would usually be held at Holehird, but due to restrictions on the number of people allowed there … Continue reading North West Fern Group autumn indoor meeting and AGM
EA: Autumn meeting
Peter Blake & Nick Lodge 14 Mill Hill Road, Norwich, NorfolkEast Anglia Autumn meeting at Peter and Nick’s house. 14 Mill Hill Road Norwich NR2 3DP Lunch provided. Please let Peter Blake know that you will be joining any of … Continue reading EA: Autumn meeting
Z: Ferns of Texas
ZoomBPS/HFF Winter Webinar Series Ferns of Texas with Darla Harris Registration in advance required Register here
N: Autumn Meeting: Victorian Ferneries
ZoomThis year, we are holding the Autumn Meeting as a collection of Zoom talks on Victorian Ferneries The programme will be as follows: 14.00 Southport Fernery – Alison Evans 14.30 … Continue reading N: Autumn Meeting: Victorian Ferneries
Z: Fifty Shades of Green
ZoomJoint HFF/BPS Zoom Meeting Fifty Shades of Green - The Fern Collection in Arboretum Härle A talk by Michael Dreisvogt Registration is required, click here to register
Z: A tropical Rainforest Garden for a Temperate Climate
ZoomJoint HFF/BPS Zoom Meeting A tropical Rainforest Garden for a Temperate Climate A talk by Remko Beuving Registration is required, click here to register Join Remko Beuving, of the Dutch … Continue reading Z: A tropical Rainforest Garden for a Temperate Climate
C: Committee – Zoom
ZoomCommittee meeting will be attended by Zoom Please inform David Hill if you plan to attend: David Hill
Z: The Ferns of Madeira
ZoomJoint HFF/BPS Zoom Meeting The Ferns of Madeira A talk by Fred Rumsey Registration is required, click here to register Join Fred Rumsey, PhD, Bsc. (Hons.), Senior Curator in Charge, … Continue reading Z: The Ferns of Madeira
Z: Growing and knowing Myriopteris
ZoomGrowing and knowing Myriopteris and other dryland ferns (even in humid climates!) with Patrick McMillan Registration is required, click here to register For many of us, even the word fern … Continue reading Z: Growing and knowing Myriopteris
S: Spring Zoom meeting
ZoomWe start off our 2022 season of the Scottish branch of the BPS with a catch-up, discussion of the programme for the year, and some short illustrated talks, including: “Scotland’s … Continue reading S: Spring Zoom meeting
IT: Indoor and Tropical Fern Group Meet
Churchtown Botanic Gardens Fernery Botanic Road, SouthportThe Churchtown Botanical Garden Fernery in Southport, Lancashire, has undergone major restoration and re-planting work over the last few years. This has been undertaken by a collaboration between the Botanic … Continue reading IT: Indoor and Tropical Fern Group Meet
N: AGM – Taking Pteridology Forward
Edge Hill University St Helens Rd, OrmskirkPROGRAMME 9.30 – 10.00 Registration 10.00 – 10.10 Welcome from Paul Ashton and Alison Evans Morning session chair – Paul Ashton 10.10 – 10.50 The Honduran Fern Flora - Sven … Continue reading N: AGM – Taking Pteridology Forward
SE: Netherfield and Winchelsea, East Sussex
netherfield NetherfieldThis looks like a fascinating day a visit to a re-wilding project near Netherfield and a visit to some great gardens in Winchelsea. Leader Steve Munyard. Bring a packed lunch … Continue reading SE: Netherfield and Winchelsea, East Sussex
S: Fossil Grove, Victoria Park, Glasgow
Fossil Grove 51 Victoria Park Dr S, GlasgowThe Friends of Victoria Park hope to undertake another round of fern planting, to expand their outdoor fernery next to the famous tree clubmosses of Fossil Grove. BPS members have … Continue reading S: Fossil Grove, Victoria Park, Glasgow
C: Committee
TBA To be arrangedFormat to be decided at a later date.
N: Autumn Meeting, Glasgow Botanic Garden
Glasgow Botanic Gardens 730 Great Western Rd, GlasgowAs well as visiting the beautiful Glasgow Botanic Garden, there will be talks, booksales and merchandise sales, and to the Victoria Park Fossil Grove, as well as ferny visits elsewhere … Continue reading N: Autumn Meeting, Glasgow Botanic Garden
M: Tour and workday at Manchester University Botanical Grounds ‘The Firs’
Manchester University Botanical Grounds ‘The Firs’ Whitworth Lane, FallowfieldThe aim is to have a site tour to see some glasshouse ferns, cacti and succulents etc. in ‘The Range’ and then to look at the filmy ferns in the … Continue reading M: Tour and workday at Manchester University Botanical Grounds ‘The Firs’
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
N: BPS National Meeting 2022 – Eskdale, Lake District
BPS National Meeting 2022 - Eskdale, Lake District Final details PLEASE NOTE THAT THE DATE HAS CHANGED from the preliminary notice due to a large music festival taking place in … Continue reading N: BPS National Meeting 2022 – Eskdale, Lake District
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
N: Gardeners World Live
Gardeners World Live NEC, Birmingham16th–19th June - Gardeners World Live, NEC, B/ham (to be confirmed)
WS: Titterstone Clee Hill, Shropshire: “Postponed until 2023 – please see new meeting planned for Thursday 23rd June 2022”
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: “Postponed until 2023 – please see new meeting planned for Thursday 23rd June 2022”
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
WS: The National Botanic Garden of Wales
National Botanic Garden of Wales Middleton Hall, LlanarthneThe BPS have been approached by the National Botanic Garden of Wales who are seeking advice on the construction of a series of ferneries within the garden. To be constructed … Continue reading WS: The National Botanic Garden of Wales
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
N: Eskdale, Cumbria
Eskdale CumbriaFinal details PLEASE NOTE THAT THE DATE HAS CHANGED from the preliminary notice due to a large music festival taking place in Eskdale. So our meeting will be held a … Continue reading N: Eskdale, Cumbria
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.
N: Southport Flower Show
Southport Flower Show Victoria Park, Southport18 – 21 August 2022 Southport Flower Show Once again BPS will be entering and supporting this show. Please contact Alison Evans for more details. acl.evans@btinternet.com
S: Linn Botanic Garden – note change of venue
Linn Botanic Garden Shore Rd, Cove, HelensburghThe beautiful Linn Botanic Garden is at Cove Bay on the Rosneath Peninsula, west of Helensburgh. It was developed by plant hunters (and former BPS members) Dr. Jim Taggart and … Continue reading S: Linn Botanic Garden – note change of venue
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.
N&CD: South Devon meeting
Cromwell Arms Bovey Tracey, DevonLeader: Martin Rickard greatly assisted by Andy Byfield. Email: h.m.rickard@btinternet.com, Home tel. 01885 410729, mobile: 07389 708605. I am not comfortable with the mobile, only use it in an emergency! … Continue reading N&CD: South Devon meeting
CU: Fibrex and Ashwood nurseries
Fibrex Nuresery Honeybourne Road, Pebworth, Stratford-upon-AvonWe are planning to meet at 10.30am on the 24th September at Fibrex to enjoy what ever ferns Angela has left as this wonderful Lady is retiring this Autumn Please … Continue reading CU: Fibrex and Ashwood nurseries
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
N: Autumn Meeting, Glasgow Botanic Garden
Glasgow Botanic Gardens 730 Great Western Rd, GlasgowThe programme will include a visit to the beautiful Kibble Palace and visit to Victoria Park Fossil Grove as well as talks, book sales and merchandise sales, and possible ferny … Continue reading N: Autumn Meeting, Glasgow Botanic Garden
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.