Talk

‘The Importance of Moths’, by Malcolm Plant

27 January 2021 7.30pm - 9.00pm

, Virtual

Malcolm is Chairman of Cheshire & Wirral branch of Butterfly Conservation

Event

Beautiful Buddleja - by Peter Moore

28 January 2021 6.30pm - 8.30pm

, Virtual

Talk with Buddleja expert - Peter Moore, and the National Plant Collection held at Longstock Gardens in Hampshire

Talk

The Bigger Pitcher: A tour of Chester Zoo’s Nepenthes collection, - by Phil Esseen

03 February 2021 6.30pm - 8.00pm

, Virtual

Chester Zoo keeps the National Collection of Nepenthes, stunning carnivorous pitcher plants predominantly from South East Asia. 

Talk

Some Snowdrops, by Anne Repnow

06 February 2021 6.00pm - 8.30pm

, Virtual

Hardy Plant Society Galanthus Group talk.

Booking is open to Plant Heritage members and Hardy Plant Society members

Talk

‘Exotics of the World (for indoor gardens)’ by Wayne Williams

11 February 2021 7.00pm - 8.30pm

, Virtual

Wayne is head gardener at Birmingham Botanical Garden, and promise some great indoor plant inspiration.

Event

Surrey Group AGM February 2021

11 February 2021 7.00pm - 10.00pm

Cobham, Surrey

Our AGM, presentation of Flower of the Meeting Prize, Raffle, Photographic Competition judging and prize giving

Talk

Wim Boens Snowdrop's companions

13 February 2021 2.30pm - 4.00pm

, Virtual

Wim Boens Snowdrop's companions, bringing some real colour to the winter garden. Wim is an expert on winter plants, particularly winter aconites (Eranthis) and snowflakes (Leucojum).

Talk

'Butterflies, nectar and their foodplants' - Peter Eeles

18 February 2021 4.30pm - 6.30pm

, Virtual

Peter is the author of the definitive work on the life cycles of Britain's most colourful insects.  A keen entomologist he will show how we can help the plight of these lovely insects by focusing on butterfly friendly plants.  

Talk

Native Orchids

20 February 2021 2.00pm - 4.00pm

, Gloucestershire

 A talk by Dr Wilson Wall  

Talk

Connoisseurs Table - by Dan Hinkley

25 February 2021 7.00pm - 8.30pm

, Virtual

Join Dan Hinkley as he presents some of his favorite plants growing at Windcliff and Heronswood, his Zone 8 gardens of Washington State.

Open Day

Helleborus spp. & hybrids

07 March 2021 10.00am - 3.30pm

Kingsley, Staffordshire

Open day to see the National Plant Collection.

Talk

'The Remarkable Miss. Jekyll' by Cherrill Sands

11 March 2021 7.30pm - 9.00pm

, Surrey

A talk about the work of Gertrude Jekyll (1843 -1932) by Cherrill Sands

Talk

Permaculture on Sark

17 March 2021 7.00pm - 8.00pm

St Peter Port, Guernsey

Helen Magell will give us a talk on the unique Permaculture Garden beside Stocks, which provides organic vegetables, fruit, herbs and cut flowers for the hotel. The garden has a no-dig policy and uses mulching, composting and companion planting.

It will be possible to book supper after the talk in the Swiffen Room.

Open Day

Chaenomeles cvs.

21 March 2021 2.00pm - 5.00pm

Old Coulsdon, Surrey

Open day to see the National Plant Collection.

Open Day

Hyacinthus orientalis

27 March 2021 11.00am - 28 March 2021 5.00pm

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

Open day to see the National Plant Collection.

Open Day

Corydalis

28 March 2021 2.00pm - 5.00pm

Durham, Co Durham

Open day to see the National Plant Collection.

Open Day

Heuchera, × Heucherella, Tiarella

02 April 2021 10.00am - 04 April 2021 3.30pm

Crewe, Cheshire

Open weekend to see the National Plant Collections. Booking essential.

Open Day

Corydalis

04 April 2021 2.00pm - 5.00pm

Durham, Co Durham

Open day to see the National Plant Collections.

Talk

'Shrubs of Distinction' by John Negus

08 April 2021 7.30pm - 9.30pm

, Surrey

A talk by Horticulturalist, Broadcaster, Journalist, Author and Nature Lover John Negus, Dip. Hort. Wis.

Event

April Plant Sale

10 April 2021 9.00am - 12.00pm

St Martins, Guernsey

Our spring plant stall, which will have lots of colour for your garden now and on into summer. Our friendly experts will be there to give you advice and all the plants have been grown by our members and so are completely suited to our Guernsey climate. Contributions can be delivered to Sausmarez Manor on the evening before from 5:00pm or contact Tattie. Good labelling and presentation are important and anything in flower sells well.

Open Day

Chlorophytum comosum cvs.

11 April 2021 10.30am - 4.00pm

Herne Bay, Kent

Open day to see the National Plant Collection.

Open Day

Corokia

18 April 2021 1.30pm - 5.30pm

, London

Open day to see the National Plant Collection.

Open Day

Mentha

24 April 2021 10.00am - 5.00pm

Broxton, Cheshire

Open day to see the National Plant Collection.

Open Day

Juglans, Pterocarya

25 April 2021 11.00am - 5.00pm

Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire

Open day to see the National Plant Collections.

Open Day

Mentha

01 May 2021 10.00am - 5.00pm

Broxton, Cheshire

Open day to see the National Plant Collection.

Open Day

Epimedium

01 May 2021 10.00am - 02 May 2021 4.00pm

Brentwood, Essex

Open day to see the National Plant Collection.

Event

Plant Fair: Denbies Wine Estate Sunday 2nd May 2021

02 May 2021 10.00am - 2.00pm

Dorking, Surrey

Specialist Nurseries and our own Plant Stand

Open Day

Primula auricula (Border)

02 May 2021 11.00am - 4.00pm

Halesowen, West Midlands

Open day to see the National Plant Collection.

Open Day

Acer (excl. japonicum, palmatum cvs.), Betula, Zelkova

03 May 2021 10.00am - 4.30pm

Kington, Herefordshire

Open day to see the National Plant Collections.

Open Day

Chlorophytum comosum cvs.

09 May 2021 10.30am - 4.00pm

Herne Bay, Kent

Open day to see the National Plant Collection.

Open Day

Carpinus betulus cvs., Taxodium spp. & cvs.

09 May 2021 2.00pm - 5.00pm

Barnet, Hertfordshire

Open day to see the National Plant Collections.

Open Day

Hosta (British introductions)

15 May 2021 10.00am - 5.00pm

Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire

Open day to see the National Plant Collection.

Open Day

Astrantia

16 May 2021 2.00pm - 5.00pm

Norwell, Nottinghamshire

Open Day to see the National Plant Collection.

Open Day

Heuchera, × Heucherella, Tiarella

28 May 2021 10.00am - 30 May 2021 3.30pm

Crewe, Cheshire

Open weekend to see the National Plant Collections. Booking essential.

Open Day

Crassula spp.

30 May 2021 12.00pm - 4.00pm

Hook, Hampshire

Open day to see the National Plant Collection.

Event

Giant Plant Stall

31 May 2021 10.00am - 12.00pm

St Martins, Guernsey

One of the most important events in the Guernsey gardening year and by far our biggest fundraiser. There is something for everyone, from bedding plants, special and unusual plants, well-known perennials, vegetables, herbs, Raymond Evison clematis, a generous raffle and much, much more. The atmosphere buzzes and if you have never been then put it in your diary now, as it is really worth a visit.

Open Day

Digitalis

31 May 2021 10.30am - 04 June 2021 4.00pm

Melksham, Wiltshire

Foxglove week - open event to see the National Plant Collection.

Open Day

Dionaea, Sarracenia

05 June 2021 12.00pm - 5.00pm

Telford, Shropshire

Open day to see the National Plant Collections.

Open Day

Abies spp., Picea spp.

06 June 2021 11.00am - 4.00pm

York, Yorkshire

Open day to see National Plant Collections.

Open Day

Geranium sanguineum, macrorrhizum & × cantabrigiense

06 June 2021 2.00pm - 5.00pm

Callow End, Worcestershire

Open day to see National Plant Collection.

Open Day

Lathyrus

11 June 2021 5.00pm - 14 June 2021 7.00pm

Chichester, West Sussex

Open day to see the National Plant Collection.

Open Day

Rosa (Alba roses)

15 June 2021 2.00pm - 7.00pm

Ashford, Kent

Alba rose open day.

Workshop

Philadelphus Photography Workshop

19 June 2021 9.30am - 4.00pm

Pershore College, Avonbank, Worcestershire

Members and visitors are invited to join us for this workshop led by a local professional plant photographer

Open Day

Hosta (British introductions)

19 June 2021 10.00am - 5.00pm

Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire

Open day to see the National Plant Collection.

Open Day

Cornus

19 June 2021 10.00am - 6.00pm

Romsey, Hampshire

Open day to see the National Plant Collection.

Open Day

Monarda, Nepeta

27 June 2021 11.00am - 5.00pm

Okehampton, Devon

Open day at Hole’s Meadow, South Zeal to view the National Plant Collection.

Open Day

Rosa (Hybrid Musk intro by Pemberton & Bentall 1912-1939)

27 June 2021 1.00pm - 5.00pm

Ribchester, Lancashire

Open day to see the National Plant Collection.

Open Day

Dierama spp.

01 July 2021 11.00am - 4.00pm

Stafford, Staffordshire

Open day to see National Plant Collection.

Open Day

Hemerocallis (post 2004 hybrid registrations, suited to the UK climate)

02 July 2021 9.00am - 04 July 2021 4.00pm

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

Open day to see the National Plant Collection.

Open Day

Dierama spp.

08 July 2021 11.00am - 4.00pm

Stafford, Staffordshire

Open day to see National Plant Collection.