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 ...

Florida has the widest variety of ferns in the continental U.S. (only Hawaii and Puerto Rico have more), and 123 of these are native to the state. Gardening with ferns is relatively easy given the ...

What's your favorite spring veggie to grow? For many gardeners, common produce such as carrots or asparagus makes the list. But among foragers, there's another beloved veggie that shows up in ...

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 ...

If your front yard needs an extra spruce for spring, consider adding a Japanese painted fern to your landscape design. Even ...

Some live in water; others grow on trees. In 400 million years, these versatile plants have developed some surprising variations. By Margaret Roach If you want suggestions of ferns to use as ground ...