Events

Event

The Strawberry Company Vinnetrow Nry, Runcton

Thursday, 22 January 2026 10.00am - 12.00pm

Chichester , West Sussex

Award winning all year round expert growers of 'berries'.  Please email Madelaine Ward before 16th Jan to confirm attendance.

Talk

Talk by Tim Fuller 'New and Unusual Plants'

Saturday, 24 January 2026 2.00pm - 4.00pm

Park Road, Wetherden, Nr Elmswell , Suffolk

Tim Fuller's nursery The Plantman's Preference has been providing quality ornamental plants since its founding in 1996. Tim is a member of the RHS's Floral Trials Panel (since 2008) who are responsible for recommending plants for the RHS's Award of Garden Merit (AGM) and of the Stipa Trial Panel. 

Workshop

Persephone Plant Records — A Virtual Workshop for Members (27 Jan 6-7pm)

Tuesday, 27 January 2026 6.00pm - 7.00pm

Virtual

An online workshop for all current members who use Persephone to record their private gardens and anyone who is interested in trying out the system.

Workshop

Persephone Plant Records — A Virtual Workshop for Members (28 Jan 2-3pm)

Wednesday, 28 January 2026 2.00pm - 3.00pm

Virtual

An online workshop for all current members who use Persephone to record their private gardens and anyone who is interested in trying out the system.

Event

Surrey group committee meeting

Thursday, 29 January 2026 6.30pm - 8.30pm

Surrey

Surrey Group Committee are meeting via Zoom.

Although closed to the public we welcome anybody from the Surrey Group who would like to contribute.

Event

Seedy Saturday & Andrew Gaunt's presentation : Future Gardening Challenges Pests & Diseases

Saturday, 7 February 2026 10.00am - 3.00pm

Lewes , East Sussex

Andrew Gaunt's presentation Future Gardening Challenges Pests & Diseases.

Unusual and usual seeds and plants, seed swaps, talks, children’s activities, community growing projects, tool sharpening, willow weaving and café.

Event

AGM at Holehird, Windermere

Saturday, 7 February 2026 1.00pm - 3.00pm

Windermere ,

Commencing with lunch at 1.00 p.m., followed by a speaker or speakers, yet to be decided.

Talk

Surrey Group AGM

Thursday, 12 February 2026 7.00pm - 9.30pm

Cobham , Surrey

Our group annual meeting. Attend in person in Cobham or via Zoom. 

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

Talk

Ken Thompson - Gardening for Wildlife

Thursday, 12 February 2026 7.00pm - 9.30pm

Bridport Road , Dorset

Ken Thompson is an experienced ecologist and gardener and author of several popular books.

Talk

Birmingham Botanical Garden and the National Collection of Hardy Cyclamen

Saturday, 14 February 2026 1.45pm - 5.00pm

Cheltenham , Gloucestershire

Talk by Bethan Collerton

Talk

Hampshire/Isle of Wight group AGM and talk By Timothy Walker

Saturday, 14 February 2026 2.00pm - 5.00pm

Winchester , Hampshire

Group Annual Meeting, followed by a talk from Timothy Walker - subject to be confirmed. 

Workshop

Persephone Plant Records — A Virtual Workshop for Members (17 Feb 2-3pm)

Tuesday, 17 February 2026 2.00pm - 3.00pm

Virtual

An online workshop for all current members who use Persephone to record their private gardens and anyone who is interested in trying out the system.

Workshop

Persephone Plant Records — A Virtual Workshop for Members (19 Feb 6-7pm)

Thursday, 19 February 2026 6.00pm - 7.00pm

Virtual

An online workshop for all current members who use Persephone to record their private gardens and anyone who is interested in trying out the system.

Talk

My Family and other Irises: Lucy Skellorn

Saturday, 21 February 2026 2.00pm - 4.30pm

Wellbrook Way, Girton , Cambridgeshire

Lucy holds the NPC of Irises introduced by her great great grandfater Sir Michael Foster, known as the father of Iris breeding. Her interest was sparked when she was training to be a gardener and discovered the work of her illustrious ancestor. Lucy has made it her mission to find as many of Foster's irises as possible, her journey has led her to the Chelsea Flower Show, Gardeners' World and work with the Garden Museum.

Talk

Talk by Simon White 'A to Z of Roses'

Saturday, 28 February 2026 2.00pm - 4.00pm

Park Road, Wetherden, Nr Elmswell , Suffolk

Simon White retired as Garden Center Rose Sales Manager at Peter Beales Roses with over 40 years' experience in growing the nation's favourite flower. He is the vice chairman of Norfolk & Norwich Horticultural Society, a judge for Anglia in Bloom and holder of the RHS Long Service Award given to those who have made a significant contribution to horticulture over at least 40 years. Plants available for sale.

Talk

My Chaenomeles cultivars by David Ford

Saturday, 7 March 2026 2.00pm - 4.00pm

Haywards Heath , West Sussex

David Ford, the Surrey chairman, on his collection of Chaenomeles cultivars and the propagation workshops the group are holding at Stud Nursery, Hampton Court.

Event

Plant Fair : South Molton Pannier Market – March

Sunday, 8 March 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.

Nurseries and traders will be added once confirmed

Talk

Richard Horswood – Alpine Plants of Rocks and Screes

Thursday, 12 March 2026 7.00pm - 9.00pm

Bridport Road , Dorset

Richard Horswood is a specialist alpine plant grower.

Talk

Tool Sharpening for the Terrified!

Saturday, 14 March 2026 1.45pm - 5.00pm

Cheltenham , Gloucestershire

Practical demonstration by Will Scott

Workshop

The Importance of Images in Plant Recording (Evening Session)

Tuesday, 17 March 2026 8.00pm - 9.00pm

Online via Zoom , Virtual

An online workshop for all Plant Guardians, National Collection Holders and those working on proposals for new National Collections. We will focus on why adding images to plant and accession records is useful and explain how to add existing images as well as how to add images directly to Persephone with the camera app on your phone or connected tablet. There will be plenty of opportunity to ask questions about this topic and anything else to do with using Persephone during the session. 

Workshop

The Importance of Images in Plant Recording (Daytime Session)

Wednesday, 18 March 2026 1.00pm - 2.00pm

Online via Zoom , Virtual

An online workshop for all Plant Guardians, National Collection Holders and those working on proposals for new National Collections. We will focus on why adding images to plant and accession records is useful and explain how to add existing images as well as how to add images directly to Persephone with the camera app on your phone or connected tablet. There will be plenty of opportunity to ask questions about this topic and anything else to do with using Persephone during the session. The same material will be covered in this daytime session as in the evening session on 17th March. 

Talk

Spring Lunch and talk from Timothy Walker, entitled ‘The Shrunken Garden: moving and making a much smaller garden from scratch’

Saturday, 21 March 2026 10.00am - 3.00pm

Rattery , Devon

Lunch, plant sale and Timothy Walker, botanist and former director of Oxford Botanic Garden, entitled ‘The Shrunken Garden: moving and making a much smaller garden from scratch’

Talk

Flowers of the Drakensberg by David Livermore

Saturday, 21 March 2026 2.00pm - 4.00pm

Wellbrook Way, Girton , Cambridgeshire

Retired chemist with an interest in alpines who has taken many holidays in mountainous regions around the world. He has given talks to a number of Alpine Garden Society Groups, local gardening clubs and the Hardy Orchid Society.

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 as 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. 

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.

Workshop

Mapping Collections (Evening Session)

Tuesday, 14 April 2026 8.00pm - 9.00pm

Online via Zoom , Virtual

An online workshop for all National Collection Holders and those working on proposals for new National Collections. This session will cover the different ways to map a collection using Persephone and the uses of mapping in curating a collection. We will focus mainly on mapping for tree and shrub collections rather than those that are grown in a more confined area. There will be plenty of opportunity to ask questions about this topic and anything else to do with using Persephone during the session. 

Workshop

Mapping Collections (Daytime Session)

Wednesday, 15 April 2026 1.00pm - 2.00pm

Online via Zoom , Virtual

An online workshop for all National Collection Holders and those working on proposals for new National Collections. This session will cover the different ways to map a collection using Persephone and the uses of mapping in curating a collection. We will focus mainly on mapping for tree and shrub collections rather than those that are grown in a more confined area. There will be plenty of opportunity to ask questions about this topic and anything else to do with using Persephone during the session. The same material will be covered in this daytime session as in the evening session on 14th April. 

Visit

Private visit to Sherwood, Devon - stunning gardens

Wednesday, 15 April 2026 2.30pm - 5.00pm

Newton St Cyres, Exeter , Devon

In April there will be many flowering trees and shrubs, including Camellias, Azaleas and Rhododendrons. Most spectacular will be the collection of 120 Magnolias in every shade of pink, purple, yellow and white. The winding paths are bordered by carpets of spring bulbs and masses of vivid Azaleas.

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.

Event

Spring Plant Fair

Sunday, 19 April 2026 10.00am - 5.00pm

Chichester , West Sussex

Enjoy the Tulip Festival in and around the walled gardens of Arundel Castle. Volunteers welcome to sell plants. Contact Maddy Ward for more details.

Visit

Essex Plant Heritage April 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 along and support Plant Heritage.

If you can help the group in any way, please get in touch. 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 this or our other Plant Fairs?

Event

Harrogate Spring Show

Thursday, 23 April 2026 9.30am - Sunday, 26 April 2026 7.00pm

Railway Road, Harrogate , Yorkshire

Plant Heritage Yorkshire will be displaying at this show, so set up will be week commencing 20th April. We are looking for volunteers to help.

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. 

Event

Group National Collection Holders Day

Thursday, 30 April 2026 10.00am - 4.00pm

Moreton in March , Gloucestershire

Batsford Arboretum

Event

Denbies May Plant Fair

Sunday, 3 May 2026 10.00am - 2.00pm

Dorking , Surrey

Come along to our great plant fair, with lots of specialist nurseries as well as our popular Plant Heritage plant stand with plants propagated by the Surrey group. 

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 May Plant Fair

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 along and support Plant Heritage.

If you can help the group in any way, please get in touch. 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 this or our other Plant Fairs?

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