EA: Cornel Howells’ ferns and Antingham Ponds – Cancelled
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
I&A: An international symposium on lycophyte & fern research – Postponed until 2021
Universidade Paulista (UNIP) Indianópolis Universidade Paulista (UNIP) Indianópolis, Planalto Paulista São Paulo (SP)Ferns in Focus Fern and lycophyte specialists from across the entire world will have again the opportunity to discuss new advances in the study of these groups. This time Brazil, a country known for its incredible biodiversity, will receive hundreds of scientists at a time when global challenges make these meetings more necessary than ever. … Continue reading I&A: An international symposium on lycophyte & fern research – Postponed until 2021
SE: Big Fern Event RHS Wisley – Cancelled
RHS Garden Wisley Woking, SurreyRHS 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 – Cancelled
S: Kirkton Glen, Balquhidder
Kirkton Glen BalquhidderNow that government guidelines are allowing a bit more venturing out, Andy and Natalie are keen to go ahead with this meeting on Saturday July 25. This type of outing should comfortably lend itself to social distancing. We will just have to avoid any hugging! If you are interested in participating or for more information, … Continue reading S: Kirkton Glen, Balquhidder
N: Seattle, USA – Cancelled
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 – 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
NW: Brantwood and the East Side of Coniston
Brantwood and the east side of Coniston led by Bruce Brown. More information will be available at a later date.
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 – Postponed until 2021
House (and garden) of Chris Nicholson & Fiona MacKinnon 8 Moray Place, Strathbungo, ScotlandPostponed until 2021, but please let us know if you would like to join in for a Zoom meeting. Contact: bridgetlaue@blueyonder.co.uk Arrive 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 … Continue reading S: Annual Indoor Meeting, Strathbungo, Glasgow – Postponed until 2021
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. Please contact the Secretary (secretary@ebps.org.uk) to receive an invite to the event. AGENDA FOR 117th ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING The latest copy of the BPS Bulletin (Vol. 8, No. 6, distributed earlier this year) contains the minutes of the previous AGM, relevant to agenda item 2. It also contains the … Continue reading N: AGM
NW: Polypodies
Julian Read will talk about Polypodies. More information to follow.
SE: Autumn end of season Meeting – Cancelled
Paul Reddy Hill Farm Oast, Yalding Hill, Yalding, KentLeader: 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, Norwich, NorfolkPeter 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
Committee
Will be held by Zoom
Z: Polypodium Cultivars
ZoomIf you missed our first talk in December by Julian Reed on Polypodium Cultivars, you can watch it here
Z: Ferns of the Miller Garden
ZoomJoint HFF/BPS Zoom Meeting Join Richie Steffen, President of the Hardy Fern Foundation and Executive Director of the Elisabeth C. Miller Botanical Garden A look at the Miller Garden’s extensive fern collection When Mrs. Miller created the garden in the early 1950’s she recognized the value of these interesting plants in the landscape and they … Continue reading Z: Ferns of the Miller Garden
Z: Committee
ZoomThis meeting will be held remotely. More information will be available ahead of the meeting.
Z: Polystichum Cultivars
ZoomYou are invited to a Joinnt BPS/HFF Zoom webinar. 6:00PM (GMT), 10:00 AM (PST) Register in advance is required for this webinar You can register here
Z: The Ferns of Siskiyou Mountain, USA
ZoomPlease note: 5pm start time Daylight saving time in USA starts on 14 March Joint HFF/BPS webinar The Ferns of Siskiyou Mountain and N. California, USA Registration in advance required Register here
Z: Athyrium Cultivars
ZoomJoint HFF/BPS webinar Athyrium Cultivars with Julian Reed Registration in advance required Register here
N: BPS AGM
Our AGM will be held virtually on 24th April 2021 at 2pm. In addition to the business meeting there will be two short talks afterwards – thanks to Peter Blake and Julian Reed for offering to give these. If you would like to ‘attend’ the AGM, please email our General Secretary, David Hill, by the … Continue reading N: BPS AGM
Committee meeting
Again due to the Covid circumstances this meeting will be held on Zoom.
Z: Fern Garden Tour of Northern Germany
ZoomJoint HFF/BPS webinar Fern Garden Tour of Northern Germany with Paul Ripley Registration in advance required Register here
S: Spring Zoom meeting
A chance to say Hello, without having to travel anywhere. The meeting will feature two short illustrated talks: - Heather McHaffie will tell us about the ferns at Backhouse Rossie garden in Fife. - Margareta Thorssell will talk about growing ferns in Sweden. If anyone else has a fern story, or some slides, that you … Continue reading S: Spring Zoom meeting
NW: Brantwood, and the east side of Coniston
Brantwood, Coniston Lake Road, ConistonThe aim is to identify existing ferns in the garden, to help with planned revamp of the garden fern areas. In the afternoon we will explore some of the woodlands on the east side of Coniston Water, led by Bruce Brown. Meet 10.30 at the car park at Brantwood. More information to follow. Contact: Roger … Continue reading NW: Brantwood, and the east side of Coniston
S: Lycophytes on Shotts Bing
Schotts bing NS 8756 6180Bings in central Scotland are of course the spoil heaps from shale mining. Some have been maintained because botanists discovered that they have been colonized by interesting plants. At Shotts Bing, about halfway between Glasgow and Edinburgh, we should find Diphasiastrum alpinum and Lycopodium clavatum, as well as Botrychium (lunaria or nordicum?) and horsetails. There … Continue reading S: Lycophytes on Shotts Bing
NW: Wasdale: Lycopodiella monitoring + Irton Woods
Wasdale CumbriaIn the morning we will be carrying out a monitoring survey of the Lycopdiella inundata (Marsh Clubmoss) population in Wasdale. Meet at 10.30am at the road junction overlooking Wastwater, NY15110540. There is parking for several cars but this spot is popular and likely to be quite crowded, so some people may need to park a … Continue reading NW: Wasdale: Lycopodiella monitoring + Irton Woods
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
S: Backhouse Rossie (Fife) and Branklyn Garden (Perth)
Backhouse Rossie Estate FifeAM – meet at 10:30 am at Backhouse Rossie Estate in Fife, to visit their lovely restored garden featuring a fern collection. It is a member of RHS, and there is a fee of £5.50/£4.50 concession for non-members. (If we book as a group, we can get the concessionary rate.) If you would like to … Continue reading S: Backhouse Rossie (Fife) and Branklyn Garden (Perth)
Ferns & Carnivorous Plants Show RHS
RHS Garden Wisley Woking, SurreyDetails from the RHS website Tours and Talks organised by the BPS Saturday 24th 11:00 Tour of Wisley’s Hardy Garden Ferns. The tour will take approximately 1 hour 13:00 Talk – Ferns are like Butterflies 14:30 Tour of Wisley’s Hardy Garden Ferns Sunday 25th 11:00 Tour of Wisley’s Hardy Garden Ferns. The tour will take … Continue reading Ferns & Carnivorous Plants Show RHS
S: Mountain ferns near Tyndrum
Coire Ghamhnain, below Beinn Udlaidh, near Tyndrum, has lime-rich crags with interesting flora, including records of Woodsia, but also Cryptogramma, Asplenium viride, Dryopteris oreades, clubmosses, etc. (More details to follow.) Leader: Andy MacGregor
MM: RHS Bridgewater
RHS Bridgewater off Leigh Road, Worsley, ManchesterThe 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, (BPS) and James Hall (RHS). Off-path areas may be muddy according to weather … Continue reading MM: RHS Bridgewater
NW: Great Asby Scar
Great Asby Scar CumbriaLeader: Trevor Lowis This meeting has been rescheduled to 21 August. Meet at 10am - park at NY 6318 1071. This is the junction of a small quarry/track on the B6260 one mile north of Orton village. Our walk will take us along a track through some areas of damaged pavement to gain access to … Continue reading NW: Great Asby Scar
WS: Fibrex Nursery and the garden of Alistair and Margaret Urquhart
Fibrex Nuresery Honeybourne Road, Pebworth, Stratford-upon-AvonLeaders: Fibrex Nursery (am.) Angela Tandy and garden visit (pm.) Alistair and Margaret Urquhart, Kidlington, Oxfordshire. 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 … Continue reading WS: Fibrex Nursery and the garden of Alistair and Margaret Urquhart
EA: Paul Spracklin’s garden
paul spacklin's garden 42 Greenwood Avenue, South BenfleetVisit to Paul Spracklin’s garden at: 42 Greenwood Avenue South Benfleet Essex SS7 1LD Bring a packed lunch. Please let Peter Blake know that you will be joining any of this event. 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.
MM&Y: Smithills Country Park, Bolton
Smithill Country Park Smithills Dean Road, BoltonThis 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
N&SE: Cultivar Group National meeting
mark border 12 Highlands Close, Bexhill-on-Sea, East SussexOn 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
EA: Danesbury Fernery Project
Danesbury FerneryThis will be a half-day visit to the Danesbury Fernery Restoration Project which the BPS has been following for several years. Please let me know if you are coming on peterblake1952@gmail.com Also, bring a packed lunch and use the following directions: https://danesburyfernery.org.uk/map-danesbury-fernery/
S: Autumn meeting – Glasgow Botanic Garden
Glasgow Botanic Gardens 730 Great Western Rd, GlasgowLeader: Chris Nicholson Programme 10.00: Arrival, greetings, tea/coffee 10.30: Tour of the glass houses and filmy fern house 12.00: Plant sales & BPS book sales 12.30: Lunch 13.15: Illustrated talks: Chris Nicholson: ‘Adder’s-Tongue on Barra’ Richard East: ‘Update on the Fossil Grove fernery’ Bridget Laue: ‘Ferns in Taiwan’ 14.45: Review of the Scottish group 2021 … Continue reading S: Autumn meeting – Glasgow Botanic Garden
N: Committee – Zoom
Committee meeting will be attended by Zoom Please inform David Hill if you plan to attend: David Hill
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 we have found another venue - Crosthwaite Village Hall.
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 these events. Peterblake1952@gmail.com