Richie is a noted lecturer and horticultural personality, Richie is the co-author and co-photographer of the book “The Plant Lover’s Guide to Ferns.”  This is a fern lecture dedicated to an assortment of fantastic species and Victorian oddities that have eluded widespread cultivation. Steffen has had the pleasure of visiting dozens of specialty fern gardens and nurseries. He has traveled to several countries to see ferns in the wild. He will share images of pteridophtye gems he has encountered over the years and kindle your love for these fabulous foliage plants.