Who We Are
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.
The primary study garden is at the Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden in Federal Way, Washington.
Learn More >Upcoming Events
Saturday, April 20, 2024: Fern Companions Class: Epimediums with Richie Steffen
Saturday, May 25, 2024: Fern Companions Class: Hostas and Other Shade Loving Perennials with Richie Steffen
Saturday, June 01, 2024 - Sunday, June 02, 2024: Fern Fest 2024, Save the Dates!
Thursday, June 06, 2024: Fern ID – Identifying Common Fern Genus with Richie Steffen
Sunday, June 09, 2024: North Seattle Garden Tour
See More >Fern Information
Learn about ferns and their suitability to your garden from our Fern Database.
All Hardy Fern Foundation members have unlimited access to our spore exchange and can choose from a wide variety of ferns. Our resource pages include publications and books about ferns as well as useful websites.
Cutting Back Ferns – The art of fern maintenance (PDF)
Learn More >Join the Hardy Fern Foundation
Support our efforts, and you’ll receive our quarterly newsletter, free year-round admission to the Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden, access to our spore exchange, the fall fern sale, special events, and more!