Evolution is often depicted as a steady forward march from simple to complex forms. But new research shows that certain ferns can evolve ‘backward.’ ...

Feeding your asparagus fern will help it stay lush and vibrant. Apply a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength ...

They diversified into many of the modern fern families and species during the “great fern radiation” of the Cretaceous period, from 145 to 66 million years ago. Like the clubmosses (see Plant ...

Christmas ferns, they're just simple woodland shade plants, right? Wrong! Turns out, we’ve been taking this green-leafed plant for granted for quite some time. Said to gain its name from ...

The author observed the dormancy period of their rabbit's foot fern, during which the fronds naturally dried out. Rabbit's ...

With their soft unfurling fronds, ferns are fabulous. In fact, we love them so much, we’ve filled our new Evolution Garden with them. But how much do you know about one of the earliest plants to ...

My blue star fern sits on an old schoolhouse desk beside my couch. I guess I have had it for three or four years now. It is one of those ...

After I got your mouth watering last week with a discourse on lichens here, I am sure you have been licking your chops and ...

Keeping these delicate plants happy can be pretty tricky. Here’s how to give your asparagus fern everything it needs to thrive. Asparagus ferns may be best known for their airy, delicate foliage ...