Welcome to the Dorset Plant Heritage group
Our county is host to a wide range of National Plant Collections in diverse locations, from private and open gardens to National Trust Properties and even in the grounds of a public school.
Our group meets from September to April on the second Thursday of the month, 7pm for 7.30pm, at the Dorford Centre, Bridport Road, Dorchester. We also organise very popular plant fairs. Keep an eye on the events page for more information, or contact us.
Join us at our regular meetings for a talk or slide show with the added attractions of refreshments, members' plant sales and a plant identification table. Entry's free for Plant Heritage members and £5 for visitors (£3 for students). You will be very welcome. There's plenty of parking at the Top of Town car park virtually opposite the Dorford Centre (free after 6pm).
You can find out more about our group and our history here. You can also follow us on Facebook.
We are a happy mix of amateur gardeners, horticultural professionals & lecturers, National Collection Holders, Botanists & some people who do not have gardens but enjoy plants, visiting other gardens of interest and attending illustrated talks, lectures & practical workshops.
We are always keen to hear from people who would like to help organise events locally, or help to lead our group, so get in touch.
A Nymphaea National Collection held by Bennets Water Garden in Dorset:Nymphaea 'Perry's Baby Red'
Bennetts Water Garden
Dorset Plant Fair
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Viola 'Madeleine Mary Groves'
Groves Nurseries
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Mr James Bennett
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