Exotic Fern Group
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| Abbreviation | EFG |
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| Type | Membership organization |
| Purpose | A community for enthusiasts of tropical, subtropical and indoor ferns |
| Headquarters | Milton Keynes |
President | Dr Peter Blake |
| Website | exoticferngroup.org |
The Exotic Fern Group (EFG) is an international plant society that is a community for enthusiasts of tropical, subtropical, and indoor ferns.[1] Founded in 2021, the group supports fern horticulture, conservation and botanical study worldwide, and publishes the annual journal The Glasshouse. It is a partner plant society of the Royal Horticultural Society[2] and holds institutional membership with Botanic Gardens Conservation International.[3]
The Exotic Fern Group promotes the cultivation, study and conservation of tropical and subtropical fern species. Its activities include providing horticultural guidance, supporting the exchange of information among members and encouraging interest in the botany, taxonomy and ecology of exotic ferns. The group organises lectures, workshops and garden visits, and participates in horticultural shows and exhibitions in the United Kingdom and abroad. [1]
Publications
The group publishes The Glasshouse ISSN 2977-2117, an annual journal featuring articles on the cultivation of exotic ferns in domestic, glasshouse and outdoor environments. The journal includes material on horticulture, taxonomy, conservation and related botanical topics, with contributions from both amateur growers and specialists.
Affiliations
The Exotic Fern Group is a partner plant society of the Royal Horticultural Society. It also holds institutional membership with Botanic Gardens Conservation International, reflecting its engagement with global plant conservation initiatives. Before becoming independent in 2024, the group operated as a Special Interest Group of the British Pteridological Society.