Ferns are among the oldest life forms on earth, exceeding the dinosaurs in age. In fact, the genus is more than 400 million years old. No less than 10,000 species of ferns exist, and there are few ...

If you walk through Rainbow Springs State Park in Dunnellon, you are sure to notice ferns. First, there's the sword fern that spreads abundantly through moist garden areas and probably reminds you of ...

LeRoy Rodgers spends plenty of time in the Florida Everglades — mainly in airboats. He works for the South Florida Water Management District. On a recent day, he eases his boat alongside a tree island ...

Who says shade gardens have to fade into the background? Ferns are among the plants that can turn cool, quiet corners into enchanting spaces in the landscape.

Ferns are often overlooked when landscaping because they have the perception of being only shade and moisture-loving plants. The truth is that the fern family (Filices) is suitable for nearly every ...

Many gardeners today are interested in native plants because their blossoms provide food for pollinators. However, nonblooming plants are also essential for native habitats. Plants such as ferns are ...

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Journal Information The American Fern Journal, a quarterly, international, scholarly journal that includes research papers on all aspects relating to ...

Boston fern is a common ornamental plant frequently grown as a houseplant in northern climates such as Greater Columbus. It is a member of a tropical species of sword fern native to humid forests from ...

LeRoy Rodgers spends plenty of time in the Florida Everglades — mainly in airboats. He works for the South Florida Water Management District. On a recent day, he eases his boat alongside a tree island ...