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The home of the National Plant Collections®

Dahlia 'Gallery Pablo' ^PBR

Celebrating 700 National Plant Collections

in our 45th Sapphire Anniversary

Why conserve cultivated plants?

When it's gone it's gone. Over decades and sometimes centuries, our nation's dedicated gardeners have bred and cared for a rich diversity of garden plants. The genetic heritage contained in these living organisms can only be preserved by active gardeners.

A nation of growers

We are a nation of gardeners so let's live up to our reputation. From public gardens to small back yards there are rare plants that need saving.

The lost garden of Britain

When production of garden plants is commercially streamlined we risk losing the most precious cultivars. Let's save these plants by growing and sharing them.

Cultural and social history

Pests, diseases and changes of fashion mean plants can simply disappear. We may help medicinal cures or disease resistance by saving garden plants.

Why does this matter?

We know and love the plants from our nation's stories, poems and paintings. Let's make sure future generations get to appreciate them as much as we do.

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Plant Heritage aims to conserve the diversity of our garden plants

We are the only national charity to ensure the cultivated plants we grow now will be available to future generations for cultural, medical, culinary and aesthetic use. We do this through the National Plant Collection scheme, our Plant Guardians and our local group network.

Support us

Help us sustain the amazing diversity of our garden plants, through the National Plant Collections, by making a donation today.

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Become a member

Support our conservation work, with access to rare and unusual plants, by taking out a membership for only £40 a year. Special summer offer of 12 months for 9 for individuals - join here.

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Plant Heritage Members Weekend - 10-12 May 2024

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Event

10 May 2024 3.00pm - 12 May 2024 10.00am

Members Weekend 2024

Stranraer , Dumfries & Galloway

Plant Heritage Members Day weekend and annual Plant Exchange organised by our Dumfries & Galloway Group.

Talk

29 November 2023 1.30pm - 4.00pm

‘Winter a Season of Surprises’: Marguerite Hughes

Knutsford , Cheshire

AGM at 1.30 pm followed by talk at 2pm.

Visitors welcome

Event

02 December 2023 1.30pm - 4.00pm

Christmas Dorset event

Dorset

Bob Brown of Cotswold Garden Flowers talking on 'Nerines in the Garden and winter treasures'

Event

09 December 2023 2.00pm - 4.30pm

Festive Quiz & Christmas Tea

Shurdington, Cheltenham , Gloucestershire

A light-hearted quiz for plant lovers.

Event

09 December 2023 2.00pm - 4.00pm

Christmas Social

Madingley, Cambridgeshire , Cambridgeshire

Talk

09 December 2023 2.30pm - 4.00pm

Developments in the Garden at Belsay Hall. Deborah Crombie

Ponteland , Northumberland

Head Gardener Deborah leads us through projected changes in the 30 acres of Grade 1 Listed formal gardens, parkland, and the famous Quarry Garden with its fascinating flora.

Event

18 December 2023 7.30pm - 9.00pm

Christmas Social and Plant Review of the Year

Keele Village , Staffordshire

Chris Sanders 'Plant of the Year and Christmas Social'

Talk

11 January 2024 6.30pm - 9.00pm

Dorset AGM followed by talk 'Alpines of the European High Alps'

Dorset

Short AGM at 7.00 pm followed by talk from Dr Bob Gibbons on 'Alpines of the European Alps'

Talk

13 January 2024 2.00pm - 4.00pm

Group AGM and Talk

Shurdington , Gloucestershire

The Four Seasons - Cotswold Style, by Mandy Bradshaw. Also via Zoom.

Talk

13 January 2024 2.30pm - 4.00pm

AGM & talk by Richard Barnes: The Winter Garden

Ponteland , Northumberland

Richard is a recently retired landscape architect and horticultural consultant, a member of the Professional Garden Photographers Association and of the Garden Media Guild. He will talk about garden design ideas and plants that provide form, texture and colour throughout the winter months.

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