Exotic Fern Group

Exotic Fern Group The plant society for people passionate about ferns. The EFG is a worldwide community for enthusiasts of tropical, subtropical and indoor ferns.

A charitable incorporated organisation registered in England & Wales. Charity no. 1219251. Explore your passion for ferns with the Exotic Fern Group. Connect, learn, grow.

03/09/2026

Happy Fern Friday! 🌿

Every Friday, we celebrate the incredible world of ferns and their allies—and we want to see yours! Want us to share your plants?

How to get featured:

1️⃣ Post a photo or share a story of your favorite fern or fern ally today.

2️⃣ Tag and mention .fern.group.

3️⃣ We’ll do our best to reshare and celebrate your post!

Who are we? 🗺️

The Exotic Fern Group: The society for people passionate about ferns. We unite a vibrant, global community of pteridologists and fern lovers from all corners of the globe.

Why join our free global network?

✨ Free Community Membership – Open to everyone, everywhere.

📖 Digital Resources – Instant access to articles, guides, and events.

🤝 Grow Together – Connect with passionate growers worldwide.

📲 Ready to dive in? Click the link in our bio to join us today!

📷 Picture shows: Dicksonia antarctica growing at Castlewellen, Northern Ireland. 🌱

🔗 Look up this fern of the EFG data platform Pteridobase: https://pteridobase.org/taxon/8061/

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The Exotic Fern Group is a charitable incorporated organisation registered in England & Wales. Charity no. 1219251

Exhibitor Preview: Mel Greenaway Ceramics 🏺🌿Next in our exhibitor line-up is Mel Greenaway Ceramics! Mel Greenaway Every...
03/09/2026

Exhibitor Preview: Mel Greenaway Ceramics 🏺🌿

Next in our exhibitor line-up is Mel Greenaway Ceramics! Mel Greenaway Every great plant collection deserves unique pottery to match, and Mel brings a selection of studio pieces designed to showcase foliage in style.

Whether you’re looking for a one-of-a-kind planter, a bespoke display container, or a distinct ceramic accent to elevate your plant staging, be sure to stop by Mel’s table for a browse.

📅 Date: Saturday, 12 September 2026

⏰ Time: Doors open strictly at 10:30 am

📍 Location: Yattendon Village Hall, Berkshire

🎟️ Entry: £5 on the door (Under-16s free) | Proceeds support the Exotic Fern Group charity.

🔗 RSVP: exoticferngroup.org/events

Refreshments are available all day alongside a fantastic selection of rare plants and artisanal ceramics.

Look at this! Myriopteris tomentosa growing in the garden at Woodlands Plants, Louth, United Kingdom 🌱 🌿 Join a dedicate...
02/09/2026

Look at this! Myriopteris tomentosa growing in the garden at Woodlands Plants, Louth, United Kingdom 🌱

🌿 Join a dedicated worldwide community for anyone passionate about ferns—and membership is completely free.

🔗 Become a community member today: exoticferngroup.org/join (Link in bio)

🔗 Look up this fern of the EFG data platform Pteridobase: https://pteridobase.org/taxon/11313/

🌿 The Autumn 2026 Newsletter lands in inboxes today! 🌿From major milestones to the latest in pteridology, our newest edi...
01/09/2026

🌿 The Autumn 2026 Newsletter lands in inboxes today! 🌿

From major milestones to the latest in pteridology, our newest edition is packed with updates you won’t want to miss—including our registered charity status, the official launch of Pteridobase and full details for our upcoming Plant Fair in Yattendon on 12 September!

Not a member yet? It’s not too late to get your copy!

The Exotic Fern Group is a worldwide community passionate about the curation, cultivation and conservation of ferns—and membership is completely free.

✨ Join a global community of fern enthusiasts today

🔗 Visit the link in our bio or go to exoticferngroup.org/join

📣 Have fern news to share? We’d love to hear from you! Get in touch to feature your updates, research or cultivation breakthroughs in our next edition.

Exhibitor Preview: Stuart Worth 🌿✨Next up in our plant fair previews is a familiar face to EFG members and a true author...
31/08/2026

Exhibitor Preview: Stuart Worth 🌿✨

Next up in our plant fair previews is a familiar face to EFG members and a true authority on exotic plant propagation—Stuart Worth! .stuart

As a specialist grower, propagator, regular EFG contributor, and our hardworking Plant Fair Coordinator, Stuart brings decades of cultivation expertise to the event. Whilst we tell him his heart belongs to species ferns, his passion spans a fascinating array of botanical oddities.

For the Yattendon fair, his table will feature:

Botanical Species Ferns: Specialty, wild-type fern species for true fern enthusiasts

Carnivorous Plants & Orchids: Hand-selected insect-eaters and niche orchids from his personal collections

Exotic Companions: Hard-to-find bromeliads, gesneriads, and other rare oddities

Whether you’re hunting for a rare botanical species or looking for expert advice on propagating exotic foliage, be sure to stop by Stuart’s table for a chat.

📅 Save the Date: Saturday, 12 September 2026

⏰ Time: Doors open strictly at 10:30 am

📍 Location: Yattendon Village Hall, Berkshire

🎟️ Entry: £5 on the door (Under-16s free), with all proceeds supporting the Exotic Fern Group charity.

🔗 RSVP: exoticferngroup.org/events

Refreshments available all day, plus a fantastic selection of rare ferns, orchids, carnivorous plants and handcrafted ceramics from our full line-up of specialist growers.

Keep following for more exhibitor previews over the coming weeks!

30/08/2026

Connect, learn, grow with our online articles! 🌿✨

Our complete article archive is available to explore on the website, bringing together pieces on fern horticulture, science and conservation.

Here is what you’ll find across the archive:

🌱 Horticulture & Cultivation: Insights into growing, propagating, and caring for exotic and specialist species.

🗺️ Visits & Field Reports: Recaps and highlights from group trips to fern collections and botanic gardens.

📚 Reviews & Literature: Book reviews and recommended reading for growers and collectors.

🌿 Conservation & Profiles: Feature profiles on fern enthusiasts and articles on threatened pteridophyte species.

🔗 Visit exoticferngroup.org/articles (link in bio) to explore the full archive!

Look at this! Crepidomanes parvulum photographed by Richard Storey Rich on a conservation expedition to Sumatra, Indones...
30/08/2026

Look at this! Crepidomanes parvulum photographed by Richard Storey Rich on a conservation expedition to Sumatra, Indonesia 🌱Richard article describing the ferns he saw in the articles section of the EFG website.

🌿 Join a dedicated worldwide community for anyone passionate about ferns—and membership is completely free.

🔗 Become a community member today: exoticferngroup.org/join (Link in bio)

🔗 Look up this fern of the EFG data platform Pteridobase: https://pteridobase.org/taxon/4921/

Look at this! Blechnopsis orientalis 🌱🌿 Join a dedicated worldwide community for anyone passionate about ferns—and membe...
29/08/2026

Look at this! Blechnopsis orientalis 🌱

🌿 Join a dedicated worldwide community for anyone passionate about ferns—and membership is completely free.

🔗 Become a community member today: exoticferngroup.org/join (Link in bio)

🔗 Look up this fern of the EFG data platform Pteridobase: https://pteridobase.org/taxon/8785/

27/08/2026

Happy Fern Friday! 🌿

Every Friday, we celebrate the incredible world of ferns and their allies—and we want to see yours! Want us to share your plants?

How to get featured:

1️⃣ Post a photo or share a story of your favorite fern or fern ally today.

2️⃣ Tag and mention .fern.group.

3️⃣ We’ll do our best to reshare and celebrate your post!

Who are we? 🗺️

The Exotic Fern Group: The society for people passionate about ferns. We unite a vibrant, global community of pteridologists and fern lovers from all corners of the globe.

Why join our free global network?

✨ Free Community Membership – Open to everyone, everywhere.

📖 Digital Resources – Instant access to articles, guides, and events.

🤝 Grow Together – Connect with passionate growers worldwide.

📲 Ready to dive in? Click the link in our bio to join us today!

📷 Picture shows: Microsorum membranifolium growing near Fraser’s Hill, Pahang, Malaysia. 🌱

🔗 Look up this fern of the EFG data platform Pteridobase: https://pteridobase.org/taxon/6325/



The Exotic Fern Group is a charitable incorporated organisation registered in England & Wales. Charity no. 1219251.

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