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The Hardy Fern Foundation was established to introduce and test the world's temperate ferns for hardiness and ornamental value and to build comprehensive collections for public display, information and education.

06/13/2026

If you missed us last week at Fern Fest in Bellevue, or you’re a South Sounder looking for your spring fern fix, swing by Portland Ave Nursery next Saturday and see us! HFF will be bringing hard-to-find ferns and educational information on growing, propagating, and maintaining a fabulous fern collection to a local nursery near you. Ask questions, learn, and take home some new foliage for your growing collection. Fern experts will be on hand to answer all your pteridological questions.

🗓️ Saturday, June 20th
📍 Portland Avenue Nursery, 1409 E 59TH ST, TACOMA, WA
⏰ 10am-3pm, rain or shine (but the forecast looks good!)

We are thrilled to be welcomed back by Portland Avenue Nursery, recently voted “Best Garden Shop” in the South Sound via South Sound Magazine. Come visit this fabulous local gem, sharing a passion for plants since 1978.

06/09/2026

Check out the genetic diversity in this single batch of spore grown Asplenium scolopendrium ‘Cristata’ 😍

Aspleniums were heavily cultivated, selected, and named for their unique frond forms during the Victorian era and we love to see these rare forms back on the scene!

05/29/2026

The HFF Education Comittee has put together a stellar line up of local garden tours throughout the summer this year! Don’t miss out on the chance to visit numerous private retreats rarely open to the public.

We are incredibly grateful to all our generous hosts for welcoming us into these special places. To top it all off, our friends at Far Reaches Farm will be offering a tour of the and all the incredible plants they are cultivating.

Register soon, as these tours are sure to fill up quickly! Grab a friend and make a day (or multiple days) of it. Time and specifics for each day tour are available on the events page on our website. Link in bio ⬆️🌿🚙

📸 featuring the Carhart Garden, Froggsong, Far Reaches Farm, and the Riehl Stumpery

05/13/2026

Dicksonia antarctica, the evergreen tree fern native to Australia and Tasmania, is coming back to life after its winter slumber….this tree fern is hardy to zone 8 with low maintenance winter protection (like a frost wrap or simple wire cage stuffed with fallen leaves).

When cultivated in the garden it can slowly grow to 15 feet with an upright rhizome forming a trunk. Large fronds that are glossy dark green bipinnate to tripinnate with a rough texture can reach up to 10 feet in length! Add the feel of a rainforest to your garden with this rare beauty.

05/06/2026

The Hardy Fern Foundation was established as a non-profit to introduce and test the world’s temperate ferns for hardiness and ornamental value and to build comprehensive collections for public display and education.

As the developing world changes how we value and preserve wild plants and the history of horticulture, there’s never been a better time to support these efforts. by donating today! 🌿💚

Click the link in our bio for GIVE BIG at Washington Gives or go to the url: https://www.wagives.org/donate/Hardy-Fern-Foundation

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04/29/2026

Fern lovers, this is your moment…more than a plant sale, this is a chance to connect with fellow plant enthusiasts and bring home something truly special 🌿💚

Join the Hardy Fern Foundation for a special weekend pop-up event at the where you can shop hard-to-find ferns, discover unique varieties, and get expert advice on how to grow and care for your own thriving fern collection. Whether you’re a seasoned collector or just getting started, there’s something here for everyone. We’ll be joined by some incredible local growers and rare plant experts like and

📍 in Federal Way, WA
📅 May 2–3, 2026 from 10am-4pm

What to Expect:
🌿 Rare & unusual ferns (and MANY other plants) you won’t find anywhere else
🌿 Knowledgeable plant experts ready to answer your questions
🌿 Inspiration for shade gardens, woodland vibes, and beyond
🌸 Peak spring bloom in a 22-acre woodland botanical garden

Tag your plant bestie 🌱 and visit us this weekend!

04/27/2026

There’s a quiet magic happening in the garden right now…🌿

One by one, delicate fronds are unfurling. Days ago they were coiled tightly, but now they stretch gracefully toward the light with brilliant new growth. Each fiddlehead is a reminder of resilience and renewal, proof that growth often begins in the most subtle, patient ways.

These ancient plants, unchanged for millions of years, continue to captivate us with their elegance and quiet strength. Take a moment to slow down, look closely, and wonder at the beauty of new beginnings spiraling into life.

04/02/2026

2026 Spring Garden Tour: Explore the early spring magic of .gardens this April on a private tour through the grounds while they are closed to the public.

Sunday, April 19th, 2026 from 1pm-3pm in North Seattle

Long-time Dunn Garden Board Members Chuck Ogburn and Janet Egger will lead a walk through the stunning 1915 Olmsted designed garden to view one of the Pacific Northwest’s earliest blooming spring bulbs while highlighting the many other botanical collections.

Enjoy the bright colors of the dainty Erythronium, or fawn lily, as they pop up among the display beds bringing a welcome spot of color along with other ephemerals, early unfurling ferns, the famed heather bank in full bloom, mature magnolias and much more…

Notable features of Dunn Garden include naturalistic groupings of specimen trees (many of historical size/stature), broad lawns with mixed borders of perennials and shrubs, and shaded woodland walks, including the newly introduced Duwamish native trail. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to explore one of the PNW’s most treasured estate gardens.

Link in bio to register on our events page. This is a private in-person tour: Members $35 (w/ coupon) / Non-Members $45

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Address

2525 S 336th Street, Federal Way
Federal Way, WA
98003

Telephone

+12533452520

Website

https://www.hardyferns.org/

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