Ferns of the Miller Garden
$45.00
Thursday, August 20, 2026 @ 10:00 am
Members $35 (with coupon code) / Non-Members $45
The Elisabeth C. Miller Botanical Garden located in Shoreline, WA
Directions to the garden will be provided after registration
This is a rare opportunity to visit the Elisabeth C. Miller Botanical Garden and enjoy a guided tour with fern expert Richie Steffen.
Richie’s passion for ferns is well known throughout the Pacific Northwest. As Executive Director of the Elisabeth C. Miller Botanical Garden, co-author and photographer of The Plant Lover’s Guide to Ferns, and Vice President of the Hardy Fern Foundation, he has continued to expand Mrs. Miller’s extraordinary collection of hardy ferns from around the world.
During this exclusive tour, Richie will highlight some of the finest ferns for Northwest gardens while introducing visitors to many of the rare and unusual species that thrive in our mild maritime climate. Along the way, he’ll share cultivation tips, stories behind the collection, and insights into what makes these remarkable plants so captivating.
Whether you’re a seasoned fern enthusiast or simply curious to learn more, this is an exceptional opportunity to explore one of the Northwest’s premier plant collections with one of the region’s leading fern experts.
Space is limited to just 15 participants, ensuring an intimate and engaging experience.
About Richie Steffen
Few people have a passion for plants or an excitement about gardening more than Richie Steffen. Richie is the executive director for the Elisabeth C. Miller Botanical Garden, overseeing the development of the garden, its programs, and the rare plant collections. His expertise comes from over thirty-five years of experience in the horticultural field, with the last 24 years spent at the Miller Garden. Ferns have become a specialty for him, and he maintains extensive collections at the Miller Garden and his home garden. He has traveled to Europe, Japan, Chile, New Zealand and Costa Rica as well as numerous trips around the US studying ferns and other plants.
He is active in the gardening community and is currently past president of the Hardy Fern Foundation and the Northwest Horticultural Society. A noted lecturer, writer and photographer, Richie is the co-author of the “Plant Lover’s Guide to Ferns” with his friend and fern mentor Sue Olsen.
Register today! Participation is limited to 15 people.
HFF Members, please use the coupon code provided in the event email to receive the discounted member price.
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