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.
Link to all affiliated gardens
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Upcoming Events
Thursday, May 28, 2026: Webinar: Right Fern, Right Place with Richie Steffen
Saturday, June 06, 2026: 2026 Fern Fest at the Bellevue Botanical Garden
Saturday, June 20, 2026: HFF Pop-Up Sale at Portland Ave Nursery in Tacoma, WA
Monday, June 22, 2026: Vashon Island Garden Tour
Fern Information
Learn about ferns and their suitability to your garden from our Fern Database.
All Hardy Fern Foundation members have access to our spore exchange and can choose from a wide variety of ferns. Our resource pages also include publications and books about ferns as well as useful websites.
Cutting Back Ferns – The art of fern maintenance (PDF)
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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!