Annual Fern Lecture

The Odd and Unusual: Particular and Precious Ferns of My Travels: Wednesday, 16. May 2018. Reception 5:30, Lecture 6 PM

The Birmingham Fern Society and Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens present: The Annual Fern Lecture featuring Richie Steffen Director, Elizabeth Miller Botanical Gardens, Seattle and President of the Hardy Fern Foundation. Free & Open to the Public.

Free

This is a fern lecture dedicated to an assortment of fantastic species and Victorian oddities that have eluded widespread cultivation. Steffen has had the pleasure of visiting dozens of specialty fern gardens and nurseries. He has traveled to several countries to see ferns in the wild. He will share images of pteridophtye gems he has encountered over the years and kindle your love for these fabulous foliage plants. Co-author and co-photographer of "The Plant Lover's Guide to Ferns.