The ferns and their relatives first appear in the fossil record some 360 million years ago in the late Devonian period. They diversified into many of the modern fern families and species during the ...

Ferns may also regenerate through vegetative reproduction when the rhizomes or rootstock branches into new colonies of ferns.

Over the years, ferns have been somewhat forgotten, yet they are among the oldest plants on earth, co-existing with dinosaurs. They grow everywhere, require minimal care, look exotic, and offer a lot.

Easy to grow and low maintenance, there is a fantastic range of evergreen and deciduous ferns that can be planted in all ...

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 ...

No matter what color your thumb, you likely already know that all plants need water to reach their full potential—after all, that basic knowledge goes back to introductory middle-school science ...

What are the Delta Ponds red? A Eugene ecologist explains the Azolla aquatic fern and how it tints local waterways.

Ferns might lack flowers, but they're great plants for a shady spot. Many are evergreen and most have intricately cut leaves that are as beautiful as any bloom. Which? Gardening magazine grew a range ...

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 ...

Not all plants produce flowers. These are called non-flowering plants. Ferns and mosses are examples of plants which do not produce flowers. They grow from spores instead of seeds. Sexual ...