If redwoods, firs and bays are the stars of our Marin forests, then ferns are important members of the supporting cast. The ferns along our shady coastal trails invite us into a deeper appreciation of ...

Many gardeners have discovered the benefits of planting California natives, but it may surprise some that the world of ferns also offers a diverse collection of hardy natives. There are many looks ...

There are many ferns native to our Illinois gardens, all ready to add textural contrast for bold-foliaged perennials or linear sedges. Adiantum pedatum, commonly called Northern maidenhair fern, is ...

I received a question from a friend I have in Copley, Ohio. I don’t see him very often, but I do enjoy his piano playing. My friend has some amazing talent on the keyboard. He asked me about native ...

This is a small fern, with fronds tapering at both ends. The leaflets are oblong, narrow, and pointed, with a projection (ear) near the base; they are distinctly spaced, not opposite, with toothed ...

Ferns have been on Earth for about 400 million years, whereas flowering plants have been around a mere 90 million years. Eleven thousand species of ferns exist around the world. They live in diverse ...

Humans aren't the only things that prefer shade during summertime heat. So do ferns, and these woodland wonders are among the oldest plants on the planet. Dinner for dinos: Some 360 million years ago, ...

Master Gardeners offer tips on how to pick and plant them. Question: Your columns often recommend planting California native plants. Are there any drought-tolerant native ferns I can plant in my ...

HILO, Hawaii (AP) — A fern species that was believed to be extinct when the last known specimen died on Hawaii’s Big Island has been found on the island of Kauai. The native pendant kihi fern, which ...