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
04/20/2024: SOLD OUT - Fern Companions Class: Epimediums with Richie Steffen
05/25/2024: Fern Companions Class: Hostas and Other Shade Loving Perennials with Richie Steffen
06/01/2024 - 06/02/2024: Fern Fest 2024, Save the Dates!
06/06/2024: Fern ID – Identifying Common Fern Genus with Richie Steffen
10/17/2024: The Odd & Unusual and the Particular & Precious Ferns of My Travels with Richie Steffen
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!