Events

Talk

Brian Partridge English Trees

Saturday, 28 March 2026 2.30pm - Thursday, 27 November 2025 4.30pm

Park Road, Wetherden , Suffolk

Brian is a retired electronic engineer who now spends his time woodturning amongst many things. He is a member of the Suffolk PH and his work, which he generously donates, can often be found in the raffles at Wetherden. 

Event

Plant Heritage Spring Fair at RHS Bridgewater

Friday, 3 April 2026 10.00am - Saturday, 4 April 2026 5.00pm

Salford, Greater Manchester ,

The PH Spring Fair at RHS Bridgewater is a 2 day event, featuring specialist northern nurseries and unusual spring plants. Includes talks, demos and the opportunity to purchase plants. 

Talk

'Hand Pollination by Chinese Farmers' by Mariann Fercsik

Thursday, 9 April 2026 7.00pm - 9.30pm

Cobham , Surrey

Originally scheduled for April 2024 this event was cancelled since Mariann had taken a job in China.  I am happy to say she has returned to the UK and has agreed to give this talk for 2026.

A talk by Mariann Fercsik

Attend in person in Cobham or via Zoom. 

Please note the deadline for requests for an invitation for this talk is 11am on the morning of the event.

Open Day

Narcissus cvs. (bred & introduced by the Rev G H Engleheart)

Saturday, 11 April 2026 11.30am - 4.00pm

Cotton , Suffolk

Open day to visit the National Plant Collection.

Open Day

Anguloa spp. & hybrids, Cymbidium, Masdevallia spp. & hybrids, Oncidium, Pleione, Stanhopea & Acineta spp. & hybrids

Saturday, 18 April 2026 10.30am - 12.30pm

West Sussex

Open day to visit the National Plant Collections. Booking essential.

Talk

The Dry Exotic Garden by Paul Spracklin

Saturday, 18 April 2026 2.00pm - 4.00pm

Wellbrook way, Girton , Cambridgeshire

Paul says 'Plant nut' pretty much covers it but, more formally: garden designer, plantsman, garden writer and author.  His seminal dry exotic garden in southeast Essex has been widely featured in the media.  He will bring his book on the subject for sale.

Open Day

Juglans, Pterocarya

Sunday, 19 April 2026 10.00am - 5.00pm

Moreton-in-Marsh , Gloucestershire

Open day to visit the National Plant Collections.

Visit

Essex Plant Heritage Plant Fair

Sunday, 19 April 2026 10.00am - 4.00pm

Hall Lane , Essex

A great selection of nurseries and stalls with a wonderful selection of plants in the beautiful setting of the new venue of the historic Ingatestone Hall and Gardens.  Come and support Plant Heritage.

Can any members help the Group in any way. We would love to hear from you - for instance, could you propagate plants for the Plant Heritage stall at the Plant Fairs or help at the Plant Fairs in any way.

Open Day

Pulmonaria cvs.

Sunday, 19 April 2026 1.00pm - 4.00pm

Callow End , Worcestershire

Open day to visit the National Plant Collection.

Talk

Nick Bailey (formerly Chelsea Physic Garden) The Chelsea Physic Garden & Book signing - 365 Days of Colour in Your Garden

Friday, 24 April 2026 2.30pm - Thursday, 27 November 2025 4.30pm

Park Road, Wetherden , Suffolk

He has designed and managed numerous gardens throughout the UK, Spain, South Africa and Australia and created his first Main Avenue Garden at RHS CFS in 2016 (silver gilt). Nick is also the former Head Gardener at London's oldest botanic garden - Chelsea Physic Garden, where is spent 7 years redesigning and developing the site and its plant collections for the contemporary audience.

Event

April plant fair in Highgate, London

Saturday, 25 April 2026 9.30am - 2.00pm

London

Specialist plant fair organised by Plant Heritage London group with plants on sale from the group as well as independent nurseries and garden gifts for sale. Come and meet other plant enthusiasts and pick up a bargain, whilst supporting plant conservation. 

Open Day

Epimedium

Saturday, 25 April 2026 10.00am - Friday, 25 April 2025 4.00pm

Brentwood , Essex

Open weekend to visit the National Plant Collection.

Open Day

Malus domestica (Sussex apple cvs.)

Saturday, 25 April 2026 10.00am - 4.00pm

Hurstpierpoint , West Sussex

Open day to visit the National Plant Collection.

Open Day

Geum coccineum & G. rivale cvs.

Sunday, 3 May 2026 10.00am - 4.30pm

Bath , Somerset

Open day to visit the National Plant Collection.

Event

Denbies Plant Fair 3rd May 2026

Sunday, 3 May 2026 10.00am - 2.00pm

Dorking , Surrey

A Plant Fair Consisting of Specialist Nurseries and our own Plant Stand

Free to enter and plenty of parking

Visit

Plant Fair - Hethersett Village Hall and Field

Sunday, 3 May 2026 10.00am - 1.00pm

Norfolk

Our Plant Fairs are a major event in our calendar. 20 plus professional nurseries will attend along with our own plant stall. There will also be specialist nurseries in the Hall, including our Chair, Janet Sleep, who will be focusing on trees and shrubs. The Plant Doctor will be in residence offering advice and there will be home-made refreshments. Something for everyone. Entry is free for members and £2 for non members.

Visit

Essex Plant Heritage Plant Fair (1)

Sunday, 3 May 2026 10.00am - 4.00pm

Park Drive , Essex

Another chance to buy fantastic plants in the lovely setting of Maldon Promenade Park. With free entry and lots to see at this historic place, come and support Plant Heritage.

Can any members help the Group in any way. We would love to hear from you - for instance, could you propagate plants for the Plant Heritage stall

Event

Group Plant Table, Eastcombe Village Hall

Sunday, 3 May 2026 1.30pm - 5.30pm

Eastcombe, nr. Stroud , Gloucestershire

Sale of plants donated by members

Event

Group Plant Table, Eastcombe Village Hall (Day 2)

Monday, 4 May 2026 1.30pm - 5.30pm

Eastcombe, nr. Stroud , Gloucestershire

Sale of plants donated by members

Open Day

Yucca

Wednesday, 6 May 2026 10.30am - 4.30pm

Sheffield , Derbyshire

Open day to see the National Plant Collection. Linda Heywood's National Plant Collection of Echium will also be on display.

Open Day

Rebutia, Aylostera & Weingartia (incl. Sulcorebutia)

Saturday, 9 May 2026 10.00am - 5.00pm

Ellon , Aberdeenshire

Open day to visit the National Plant Collection.

Open Day

Ceanothus

Sunday, 10 May 2026 2.00pm - 5.00pm

Pimlico , London

Open day to visit the National Plant Collection.

Open Day

Carpinus betulus cvs., Catalpa, Taxodium spp. & cvs.

Sunday, 17 May 2026 2.00pm - 5.00pm

Barnet , Hertfordshire

Open day to visit the National Plant Collections.

Open Day

Meconopsis (George Sherriff Group & related M. gakyidiana)

Saturday, 23 May 2026 10.00am - Sunday, 24 May 2026 4.00pm

Canonbie , Dumfries & Galloway

Open weekend to visit the National Plant Collection.

Open Day

Ajuga spp. & cvs.

Saturday, 30 May 2026

Croydon , Surrey

Open day to visit the National Plant Collection.

Open Day

Iris Siberian cvs. (with the RHS AGM)

Tuesday, 2 June 2026 10.00am - Thursday, 4 June 2026 4.00pm

by St Andrews , Fife

Open event 2-4 Jun to visit the National Plant Collection.

Open Day

Iris series Sibiricae, Iris Siberian cvs. (with the RHS AGM)

Friday, 5 June 2026 9.00am - Monday, 8 June 2026 2.00pm

Leven , Fife

Open days to visit the National Plant Collections. Booking essential.

Event

Members' Weekend 2026

Friday, 5 June 2026 12.00pm - Saturday, 6 June 2026 12.00pm

Stowmarket , Suffolk

The Suffolk Plant Heritage group looks forward to welcoming you for our annual Members' get together on Saturday 6 June, with dinner and a speaker the night before. The Plant Exchange will also be taking place, but the members' day is far more than this, and open to all members.

Open Day

Dionaea, Sarracenia

Saturday, 6 June 2026 10.00am - 5.00pm

Telford , Shropshire

Open weekend to see the National Plant Collections.

Visit

Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens - Specialist Plant Fair

Sunday, 7 June 2026 10.00am - 3.00pm

Weymouth , Dorset

Large, specialist fair, approx 30 stalls with the emphasis very much on plants and gardening, offering a very wide range including exotics, subtropical, succulents, alpines, herbs, shrubs, hardy perennials, houseplants, scented plants and annuals. Rare and unusual special or cultivars. Also, wildlife charities and craft stalls. Fresh Italian coffee stall.  Free parking. Dogs on short leads welcome.

Open Day

Ceanothus

Sunday, 7 June 2026 2.00pm - 5.00pm

Pimlico , London

Open day to visit the National Plant Collection.

Open Day

Citrus

Sunday, 14 June 2026 11.00am - 4.00pm

Bedfordshire

Open day to visit the National Plant Collection.

Open Day

Rosa (Alba roses)

Thursday, 18 June 2026 10.00am - 5.00pm

Ashford , Kent

Open day to visit the National Plant Collection. Booking essential

Open Day

Fragaria vesca, Polemonium, Collomia, Gilia & Leptodactylon (Polemoniaceae)

Saturday, 20 June 2026 1.00pm - 4.00pm

Trimdon Station , Co Durham

Open day to visit the National Plant Collection.

Visit

NGS Open Day at Dutton Hall

Sunday, 21 June 2026 1.00pm - 5.00pm

Gallows Lane, Ribchester , Lancashire

Dutton Hall will be open for adults and children. There will be a PH plant sale and home made cakes and tea/coffee for sale. There is a formal garden at the front of the 17th Century house and a 2 acre garden at the rear which includes a large collection of old fashioned roses, many interesting trees, water feature, wild orchid meadow and viewing platforms with extensive views over the Ribble Valley.

Open Day

Rosa (rambling)

Sunday, 21 June 2026 2.00pm - 6.00pm

Cirencester , Gloucestershire

Open day to visit the National Plant Collection.

Open Day

Clematis viticella cvs., Lapageria rosea (& named cvs.)

Saturday, 27 June 2026 1.00pm - Sunday, 28 June 2026 5.00pm

Truro , Cornwall

Open weekend to visit the National Plant Collections.

Open Day

Santolina

Monday, 29 June 2026 10.00am - Friday, 3 July 2026 4.00pm

Wickham Market , Suffolk

Open event to visit the National Plant Collection.

Open Day

Yucca

Wednesday, 1 July 2026 10.30am - 4.30pm

Sheffield , Derbyshire

Open day to see the National Plant Collection. Open day to see the National Plant Collection. Linda Heywood's National Plant Collection of Echium will also be on display.

Event

Plant Fair : South Molton Pannier Market - July

Sunday, 12 July 2026 10.00am - 2.00pm

South Molton , Devon

There will be a wide variety of rare and unusual trees, shrubs and perennials from local nurseries for sale, a must for all keen gardeners and plant collectors. The local Plant Heritage group will also be selling plants and sharing more information about their work. Everybody welcome. Catering available.

Open Day

Agapanthus (Fairweather Nursery trials collection)

Friday, 17 July 2026 11.00am - Saturday, 18 July 2026 12.30pm

Beaulieu , Hampshire

Open days to visit the National Plant Collection.

Open Day

Anguloa spp. & hybrids, Cymbidium, Masdevallia spp. & hybrids, Oncidium, Pleione, Stanhopea & Acineta spp. & hybrids

Saturday, 18 July 2026 10.30am - 12.30pm

West Sussex

Open day to visit the National Plant Collections. Booking essential.

Open Day

Brugmansia spp. & cvs.

Saturday, 1 August 2026 12.00pm - 6.00pm

Lydney , Gloucestershire

Open day to visit the National Plant Collection.

Open Day

Brugmansia spp. & cvs.

Saturday, 8 August 2026 12.00pm - 6.00pm

Lydney , Gloucestershire

Open day to visit the National Plant Collection.

Open Day

Brugmansia spp. & cvs.

Saturday, 15 August 2026 12.00pm - 6.00pm

Lydney , Gloucestershire

Open day to visit the National Plant Collection.

Event

Denbies Plant Fair 16th August 2026

Sunday, 16 August 2026 10.00am - 2.00pm

Dorking , Surrey

A Plant Fair Consisting of Specialist Nurseries and our own Plant Stand

Free to enter and plenty of parking

Visit

Abbotbury Subtropical Gardens, Specialist Plant Fair

Sunday, 23 August 2026 10.00am - 3.00pm

Large, specialist fair, approx 30 stalls with the emphasis very much on plants and gardening, offering a very wide range including exotics, subtropical, succulents, alpines, herbs, shrubs, hardy perennials, houseplants, scented plants and annuals. Rare and unusual special or cultivars. Also, wildlife charities and craft stalls. Fresh Italian coffee stall.  Free parking. Dogs on short leads welcome.

Visit

Essex Plant Heritage Plant Fair (3)

Sunday, 23 August 2026 10.00am - 4.00pm

Park Drive , Essex

Another chance to buy fantastic plants in the lovely setting of Maldon Promenade Park. With free entry and lots to see at this historic place. Come and support Plant Heritage.

Can any members help the Group in any way. We would love to hear from you - for instance, could you propagate plants for the Plant Heritage stall at the Plant Fairs or help at the Plant Fairs.

Visit

Plant Fair - Hethersett Village Hall

Sunday, 30 August 2026 10.00am - 1.00pm

Norfolk

Our Plant Fairs are a major event in our calendar. 20 plus professional nurseries will attend along with our own plant stall. There will also be specialist nurseries in the Hall, including our Chair, Janet Sleep, who will be focusing on trees and shrubs. The Plant Doctor will be in residence offering advice and there will be home-made refreshments. Something for everyone.