There are approximately 12,000 fern species growing worldwide, most of them found in forests, woodlands or tropical regions.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If your front yard needs an extra spruce for spring, consider adding a Japanese painted fern to your ...

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. We are deep into mid-summer with uncharacteristically cool temperatures and ...

For sheer pop, indoors or out, staghorn ferns (Platycerium spp) can’t be beat. Once considered difficult to grow in San Diego County, staghorn ferns are now commonly found in nurseries, hanging on ...

As we enter the spring season, it’s time to start thinking about our gardens and how we can maintain their beauty and health. Most of us have shady corners or garden beds that don’t get much sun, and ...

During these days of stay-at-home orders, my husband Lon and I have been taking solace in our backyard. Our yard is not a big one — our entire property consists of a quarter-acre. For someone who grew ...

Each spring for the past three years, I’ve embarked on a fern hunting expedition on Oregon’s public lands. Armed with a shovel and sometimes a permit, the trips have taken me into random corners of ...