Question: Your columns often recommend planting California native plants. Are there any drought-tolerant native ferns I can plant in my garden? Answer: Ferns are a wonderful way to add interest to a ...

The understory of our forests is graced with lots of ferns in a variety of shapes and sizes. Ferns (along with trees and wildflowers) are classified as vascular plants, meaning that they all have ...

There is something otherworldly about ferns. Their fronds suggest feathers and wings, and so when looking at them you may think of taking flight, most likely into the pre-historic past when they ...

Key TakeawaysBoston ferns thrive in bright, indirect light and need high humidity.Ensure proper drainage to avoid root rot and keep the soil evenly moist.Boston ferns are safe for pets and humans and ...

This is a detail of ground tissue in the pith of the fossilized fern rhizome showing cells with preserved nuclei and nucleoli. This image relates to a paper that appeared in the 21 March, 2014, issue ...

The Lemon Button fern is a small, compact plant that can grow up to 12 inches tall. It is a low-maintenance fern that can tolerate some neglect and thrives in a variety of conditions. The Lemon Button ...