As a kid, I remember watching time-lapse videos of a flower blooming or of the sun racing across the sky. Of course, things don't happen that way in nature with one possible exception: sprouting, ...

Tightly-curled young fern fronds, or "fiddleheads," remain dormant throughout winter and patiently await the warmth and light of longer days to unfurl among the wildflowers in the season of spring.

Ferns are among the oldest living plants, with fossil records dating back 383 to 393 million years ago. These plants are resilient and have survived volcanic eruptions and cold climates thanks to ...

Ferns — these ancient, feathery wonders — bring an unmatched sense of grace, mystery and lush texture to any shaded garden. These fascinating plants, with their delicate fronds and rich diversity, are ...

I’ve been keeping a close eye on a maidenhair fern that I rescued from my sister’s garden two years ago. The fern is one of six that came to me from her. Each had its own small pot. I moved them into ...

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. All fern leaves develop from fiddleheads in the spring, but the ostrich fern ...

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. If you’ve taken a walk in the forest or along the banks of a river, stream ...

This hay-scented fern planted itself right by my front door, surrounded by stones in the hot afternoon sun. Credit: HENRY HOMEYER / For the Monitor Sign up for the Concord Monitor's morning newsletter ...

How did the Christmas fern (Polystichum acrostichoides) come by its common name? Perhaps because its evergreen nature makes it ideal for use in holiday decorations. Or maybe it’s the shape of its ...