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Did you know @keeleuniversity is home to the largest accessible collection of cherry trees in the UK and the Plant Heritage National Collection of Prunus? 🌸
And, with the Vice Chancellor of Keele and the Curator Sarah Taylor, three new trees have just been planted.
And, with the Vice Chancellor of Keele and the Curator Sarah Taylor, three new trees have just been planted.
December 6, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Did you know @keeleuniversity is home to the largest accessible collection of cherry trees in the UK and the Plant Heritage National Collection of Prunus? 🌸
And, with the Vice Chancellor of Keele and the Curator Sarah Taylor, three new trees have just been planted.
And, with the Vice Chancellor of Keele and the Curator Sarah Taylor, three new trees have just been planted.
Are you in Dorset? Plant Heritage's local group has a winter special talk tomorrow, about plant conservation and the natural world: 'Dilemmas of a Nobody' by Devon plantsman Dr Julian Sutton. All welcome (free if you're a member)
See plantheritage.org.uk/events for details
See plantheritage.org.uk/events for details
December 5, 2025 at 9:12 AM
Are you in Dorset? Plant Heritage's local group has a winter special talk tomorrow, about plant conservation and the natural world: 'Dilemmas of a Nobody' by Devon plantsman Dr Julian Sutton. All welcome (free if you're a member)
See plantheritage.org.uk/events for details
See plantheritage.org.uk/events for details
Did you know this is the 50th birthday for #NationalTreeWeek, organised by our friends at the Tree Council? It's a great time to plant a new tree 🌳What will you choose?
There are 125 National Collections of trees, of all shapes and sizes, proving there's a tree for everyone.
There are 125 National Collections of trees, of all shapes and sizes, proving there's a tree for everyone.
November 29, 2025 at 8:14 AM
Did you know this is the 50th birthday for #NationalTreeWeek, organised by our friends at the Tree Council? It's a great time to plant a new tree 🌳What will you choose?
There are 125 National Collections of trees, of all shapes and sizes, proving there's a tree for everyone.
There are 125 National Collections of trees, of all shapes and sizes, proving there's a tree for everyone.
Did you know National Plant Collections can be held by groups? The volunteer group at Hydrangea Derby will be on the first #GardenersWorldTV winter special tomorrow with their collection of Hydrangea paniculata, interviewed by Sue Kent. It's a lovely story so take a look.
November 27, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Did you know National Plant Collections can be held by groups? The volunteer group at Hydrangea Derby will be on the first #GardenersWorldTV winter special tomorrow with their collection of Hydrangea paniculata, interviewed by Sue Kent. It's a lovely story so take a look.
You've got a week left to apply to become the next editor of our prestigious publication, the Journal.
Or how about joining our friendly board of trustees as honorary treasurer? Deadline 5 Jan
Get in touch if you're interested & help spread the word 🌱
bit.ly/4rqjq2a
Or how about joining our friendly board of trustees as honorary treasurer? Deadline 5 Jan
Get in touch if you're interested & help spread the word 🌱
bit.ly/4rqjq2a
November 25, 2025 at 4:13 PM
You've got a week left to apply to become the next editor of our prestigious publication, the Journal.
Or how about joining our friendly board of trustees as honorary treasurer? Deadline 5 Jan
Get in touch if you're interested & help spread the word 🌱
bit.ly/4rqjq2a
Or how about joining our friendly board of trustees as honorary treasurer? Deadline 5 Jan
Get in touch if you're interested & help spread the word 🌱
bit.ly/4rqjq2a
Are you collecting seeds to grow new plants? Our Hampshire & Isle of Wight group is hosting a talk by Dave West about growing plants from your collected seeds a week today (see plantheritage.org.uk/events)
Don't forget to send us any spare seed for our Seed Shop🌻
Don't forget to send us any spare seed for our Seed Shop🌻
November 13, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Are you collecting seeds to grow new plants? Our Hampshire & Isle of Wight group is hosting a talk by Dave West about growing plants from your collected seeds a week today (see plantheritage.org.uk/events)
Don't forget to send us any spare seed for our Seed Shop🌻
Don't forget to send us any spare seed for our Seed Shop🌻
Last chance to book for Saturday's talk by renowned Clematis breeder & long time friend of Plant Heritage Raymond Evison. It's the Max Walters Memorial Lecture in Girton, Cambridge & not to be missed
see plantheritage.org.uk/events for details
Image of Raymond by John de Garis
see plantheritage.org.uk/events for details
Image of Raymond by John de Garis
November 11, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Last chance to book for Saturday's talk by renowned Clematis breeder & long time friend of Plant Heritage Raymond Evison. It's the Max Walters Memorial Lecture in Girton, Cambridge & not to be missed
see plantheritage.org.uk/events for details
Image of Raymond by John de Garis
see plantheritage.org.uk/events for details
Image of Raymond by John de Garis
Could you be the next editor of the Plant Heritage Journal, our highly respected magazine going to thousands of members 2 x year? Clare Hogan is stepping down & highly recommends the role.
See: bit.ly/4qJfwAN (volunteer role - £800 per issue to help cover your costs)
See: bit.ly/4qJfwAN (volunteer role - £800 per issue to help cover your costs)
November 5, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Could you be the next editor of the Plant Heritage Journal, our highly respected magazine going to thousands of members 2 x year? Clare Hogan is stepping down & highly recommends the role.
See: bit.ly/4qJfwAN (volunteer role - £800 per issue to help cover your costs)
See: bit.ly/4qJfwAN (volunteer role - £800 per issue to help cover your costs)
Happy 50th birthday to the Heritage Seed Library looked after by our friends at Garden Organic. This National Collection of heritage vegetables now has more than 800 varieties.
We've received our special parcel in the seed relay and will be growing Egmont Gold carrots 🥕
We've received our special parcel in the seed relay and will be growing Egmont Gold carrots 🥕
November 3, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Happy 50th birthday to the Heritage Seed Library looked after by our friends at Garden Organic. This National Collection of heritage vegetables now has more than 800 varieties.
We've received our special parcel in the seed relay and will be growing Egmont Gold carrots 🥕
We've received our special parcel in the seed relay and will be growing Egmont Gold carrots 🥕
3 great talks tomorrow:
- Eryngiums by National Collection holders Brian & Kathy Pike, Northumberland
- Growing Dahlias as cut flowers' by Kim O'Brien, Cambridge
- Plants for the Autumn Season by Paul Green, Glos
See plantheritage.org.uk/events for more
Photos: B & K Pike
- Eryngiums by National Collection holders Brian & Kathy Pike, Northumberland
- Growing Dahlias as cut flowers' by Kim O'Brien, Cambridge
- Plants for the Autumn Season by Paul Green, Glos
See plantheritage.org.uk/events for more
Photos: B & K Pike
October 10, 2025 at 12:54 PM
3 great talks tomorrow:
- Eryngiums by National Collection holders Brian & Kathy Pike, Northumberland
- Growing Dahlias as cut flowers' by Kim O'Brien, Cambridge
- Plants for the Autumn Season by Paul Green, Glos
See plantheritage.org.uk/events for more
Photos: B & K Pike
- Eryngiums by National Collection holders Brian & Kathy Pike, Northumberland
- Growing Dahlias as cut flowers' by Kim O'Brien, Cambridge
- Plants for the Autumn Season by Paul Green, Glos
See plantheritage.org.uk/events for more
Photos: B & K Pike
What an amazing day we had at RHS Hyde Hall for our herbarium workshop. Thanks to everyone who came & to Toni Martin and Debbie for teaching us. Colour matching is surprisingly hard, but a physical record and detailed notes of plants in #NationalCollections stored for the future is invaluable.
October 8, 2025 at 7:58 AM
What an amazing day we had at RHS Hyde Hall for our herbarium workshop. Thanks to everyone who came & to Toni Martin and Debbie for teaching us. Colour matching is surprisingly hard, but a physical record and detailed notes of plants in #NationalCollections stored for the future is invaluable.
It's apple season & we've got 20 National Collections across the UK!
Head to Sparsholt College this Weds 10-12 to view their Malus domestica cultivars bred & grown in Hampshire & Isle of Wight pre 1960. Bring 3 fruit & images of your trees to get advice on cultivars and care.
Head to Sparsholt College this Weds 10-12 to view their Malus domestica cultivars bred & grown in Hampshire & Isle of Wight pre 1960. Bring 3 fruit & images of your trees to get advice on cultivars and care.
October 6, 2025 at 9:00 AM
It's apple season & we've got 20 National Collections across the UK!
Head to Sparsholt College this Weds 10-12 to view their Malus domestica cultivars bred & grown in Hampshire & Isle of Wight pre 1960. Bring 3 fruit & images of your trees to get advice on cultivars and care.
Head to Sparsholt College this Weds 10-12 to view their Malus domestica cultivars bred & grown in Hampshire & Isle of Wight pre 1960. Bring 3 fruit & images of your trees to get advice on cultivars and care.
Do you like to weave with willow?
Justine & Alan Burgess of West Wales Willows in Carmarthen have an open weekend to find out more about their National Collection of Salix, tomorrow (Fri) to Sun, 10am - 4pm
Visit westwaleswillows.co.uk/open-...
Photo credit West Wales Willows
Justine & Alan Burgess of West Wales Willows in Carmarthen have an open weekend to find out more about their National Collection of Salix, tomorrow (Fri) to Sun, 10am - 4pm
Visit westwaleswillows.co.uk/open-...
Photo credit West Wales Willows
October 2, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Do you like to weave with willow?
Justine & Alan Burgess of West Wales Willows in Carmarthen have an open weekend to find out more about their National Collection of Salix, tomorrow (Fri) to Sun, 10am - 4pm
Visit westwaleswillows.co.uk/open-...
Photo credit West Wales Willows
Justine & Alan Burgess of West Wales Willows in Carmarthen have an open weekend to find out more about their National Collection of Salix, tomorrow (Fri) to Sun, 10am - 4pm
Visit westwaleswillows.co.uk/open-...
Photo credit West Wales Willows
With the arrival of October comes an abundance of apples 🍏🍎
Helmsley Walled Garden is home to a Historic Collection of Malus domestica cultivars, here are some of our favourites. Let us know yours!
#apples #octoberapples #harvest #applecultivars #appleseason
Helmsley Walled Garden is home to a Historic Collection of Malus domestica cultivars, here are some of our favourites. Let us know yours!
#apples #octoberapples #harvest #applecultivars #appleseason
October 1, 2025 at 3:39 PM
With the arrival of October comes an abundance of apples 🍏🍎
Helmsley Walled Garden is home to a Historic Collection of Malus domestica cultivars, here are some of our favourites. Let us know yours!
#apples #octoberapples #harvest #applecultivars #appleseason
Helmsley Walled Garden is home to a Historic Collection of Malus domestica cultivars, here are some of our favourites. Let us know yours!
#apples #octoberapples #harvest #applecultivars #appleseason
It's your last chance to apply to be our new Partnerships & Events Manager - deadline noon 22 Sept. It's a great mix of planning show displays, organising events, contributing content for comms & helping to expand our partners so we can save more plants.
See website for more
See website for more
September 16, 2025 at 5:00 PM
It's your last chance to apply to be our new Partnerships & Events Manager - deadline noon 22 Sept. It's a great mix of planning show displays, organising events, contributing content for comms & helping to expand our partners so we can save more plants.
See website for more
See website for more
#NationalCollections can be trees too 🌳Open day this Tues 16 Sept to
visit #NessBotanicGarden's 3 tree collections:
- Alnus (Alder)
- Betula (Birch)
- Sorbus (Rowan)
see plantheritage/events for more
Betula lenta, Alnus japonica photos by Tim Baxter, with Sorbus 'Pink Ness'
visit #NessBotanicGarden's 3 tree collections:
- Alnus (Alder)
- Betula (Birch)
- Sorbus (Rowan)
see plantheritage/events for more
Betula lenta, Alnus japonica photos by Tim Baxter, with Sorbus 'Pink Ness'
September 12, 2025 at 3:31 PM
#NationalCollections can be trees too 🌳Open day this Tues 16 Sept to
visit #NessBotanicGarden's 3 tree collections:
- Alnus (Alder)
- Betula (Birch)
- Sorbus (Rowan)
see plantheritage/events for more
Betula lenta, Alnus japonica photos by Tim Baxter, with Sorbus 'Pink Ness'
visit #NessBotanicGarden's 3 tree collections:
- Alnus (Alder)
- Betula (Birch)
- Sorbus (Rowan)
see plantheritage/events for more
Betula lenta, Alnus japonica photos by Tim Baxter, with Sorbus 'Pink Ness'
Did you know we run regular #workshops to share #greenskills and plant knowledge?
We've got 2 next week in Perth, Scotland:
- 17 Sept: digital #plantrecording at #BranklynGarden
- 18 Sept: #heather study day & visit to #RiversidePark
See www.plantheritage.org.uk/events to book
We've got 2 next week in Perth, Scotland:
- 17 Sept: digital #plantrecording at #BranklynGarden
- 18 Sept: #heather study day & visit to #RiversidePark
See www.plantheritage.org.uk/events to book
September 10, 2025 at 6:45 AM
Did you know we run regular #workshops to share #greenskills and plant knowledge?
We've got 2 next week in Perth, Scotland:
- 17 Sept: digital #plantrecording at #BranklynGarden
- 18 Sept: #heather study day & visit to #RiversidePark
See www.plantheritage.org.uk/events to book
We've got 2 next week in Perth, Scotland:
- 17 Sept: digital #plantrecording at #BranklynGarden
- 18 Sept: #heather study day & visit to #RiversidePark
See www.plantheritage.org.uk/events to book
This is your chance to learn more about #Cannas - tropical plants with bright flowers and fantastic leaves - from #NationalCollection holders Keith and Christine Haywood. Join the talk in Cobham, Surrey or online this Thurs 11/9 at 7.30pm. See our website events page for more.
September 9, 2025 at 7:00 AM
This is your chance to learn more about #Cannas - tropical plants with bright flowers and fantastic leaves - from #NationalCollection holders Keith and Christine Haywood. Join the talk in Cobham, Surrey or online this Thurs 11/9 at 7.30pm. See our website events page for more.
We're delighted to announce our new chairman: Sir Roderick Newton combines legal & governance experience with passion for plants (even a #NationalCollection) so is perfect for Plant Heritage. He takes over on 15/9 from Cecilia Bufton, who's led the charity over 8 great years.
September 8, 2025 at 10:59 AM
We're delighted to announce our new chairman: Sir Roderick Newton combines legal & governance experience with passion for plants (even a #NationalCollection) so is perfect for Plant Heritage. He takes over on 15/9 from Cecilia Bufton, who's led the charity over 8 great years.
A week tomorrow (Sun 14 Sept) our Suffolk #PlantHeritage group will be celebrating 25 years of their popular #plantfair at #HelminghamHall. Why not go along and celebrate with them. Pick up some new plants in a beautiful setting.
Details and booking: www.helmingham.com/events/au...
Details and booking: www.helmingham.com/events/au...
Autumn Plant Fair with Artisan Market | Suffolk | Helmingham Hall Gardens
Plant Heritage Autumn Plant Fair with Artisan Market Sunday 14th September 10:00am to 4:00pm. A fantastic day for gardeners and event lovers.
www.helmingham.com
September 6, 2025 at 7:10 AM
A week tomorrow (Sun 14 Sept) our Suffolk #PlantHeritage group will be celebrating 25 years of their popular #plantfair at #HelminghamHall. Why not go along and celebrate with them. Pick up some new plants in a beautiful setting.
Details and booking: www.helmingham.com/events/au...
Details and booking: www.helmingham.com/events/au...
Did you know there's a #NationalCollection of #Comfrey (Symphytum), looked after by our friends at @gardenorganicuk.bsky.social? Great for biodiversity and as a natural fertilizer. Explore the collection tomorrow Saturday 6 Sept 1-5pm in Coventry.
Image: Emma O'Neill, Garden Organic
Image: Emma O'Neill, Garden Organic
September 5, 2025 at 7:57 AM
Did you know there's a #NationalCollection of #Comfrey (Symphytum), looked after by our friends at @gardenorganicuk.bsky.social? Great for biodiversity and as a natural fertilizer. Explore the collection tomorrow Saturday 6 Sept 1-5pm in Coventry.
Image: Emma O'Neill, Garden Organic
Image: Emma O'Neill, Garden Organic
Fascinated by #carnivorousplants? Visit the #NationalCollection of Pinguicula (Mexican and South American cultivars) at #WacksWickedPlants in Scampston N Yorkshire this Sunday, 10-3pm. Email info@wackswickedplants.co.uk for details
#plantconservation
photo: Peter Walker
#plantconservation
photo: Peter Walker
September 4, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Fascinated by #carnivorousplants? Visit the #NationalCollection of Pinguicula (Mexican and South American cultivars) at #WacksWickedPlants in Scampston N Yorkshire this Sunday, 10-3pm. Email info@wackswickedplants.co.uk for details
#plantconservation
photo: Peter Walker
#plantconservation
photo: Peter Walker
Ginger lilies (Hedychium) are stunning tropical plants, at their best this time of year. Explore the #NationalCollections at 2 Sussex locations this Sat 6 Sept, 10am - 5pm, Chichester and Almondinton. More info: www.plantheritage.org.uk/events
#plantdiversity #conservation #gingerlily
#plantdiversity #conservation #gingerlily
September 4, 2025 at 7:57 AM
Ginger lilies (Hedychium) are stunning tropical plants, at their best this time of year. Explore the #NationalCollections at 2 Sussex locations this Sat 6 Sept, 10am - 5pm, Chichester and Almondinton. More info: www.plantheritage.org.uk/events
#plantdiversity #conservation #gingerlily
#plantdiversity #conservation #gingerlily
3 #plantfairs this weekend:
- London, Highgate, St Michael's Primary School, Sat 6th 9.30-2pm
- Devon, #RHSRosemoorGarden, Sun 7th 10-3pm
- Sussex, #WestDeanGardens, Sun 7th 11-4pm
You'll find independent nurseries, special plants and help raise funds for Plant Heritage 🌻
- London, Highgate, St Michael's Primary School, Sat 6th 9.30-2pm
- Devon, #RHSRosemoorGarden, Sun 7th 10-3pm
- Sussex, #WestDeanGardens, Sun 7th 11-4pm
You'll find independent nurseries, special plants and help raise funds for Plant Heritage 🌻
September 3, 2025 at 7:56 AM
3 #plantfairs this weekend:
- London, Highgate, St Michael's Primary School, Sat 6th 9.30-2pm
- Devon, #RHSRosemoorGarden, Sun 7th 10-3pm
- Sussex, #WestDeanGardens, Sun 7th 11-4pm
You'll find independent nurseries, special plants and help raise funds for Plant Heritage 🌻
- London, Highgate, St Michael's Primary School, Sat 6th 9.30-2pm
- Devon, #RHSRosemoorGarden, Sun 7th 10-3pm
- Sussex, #WestDeanGardens, Sun 7th 11-4pm
You'll find independent nurseries, special plants and help raise funds for Plant Heritage 🌻
#OpenDay this Friday 5th Sept 10-4pm to visit the #NationalCollection of beautiful Nymphaea (water lilies) at #BennettsWaterGardens Weymouth. Contact info@bennettswatergardens.com to find out more
#pondplants #waterlilies #nymphaea #plantdiversity #conservation
#pondplants #waterlilies #nymphaea #plantdiversity #conservation
September 2, 2025 at 7:56 AM
#OpenDay this Friday 5th Sept 10-4pm to visit the #NationalCollection of beautiful Nymphaea (water lilies) at #BennettsWaterGardens Weymouth. Contact info@bennettswatergardens.com to find out more
#pondplants #waterlilies #nymphaea #plantdiversity #conservation
#pondplants #waterlilies #nymphaea #plantdiversity #conservation