Description
Book SynopsisThe Complete Book of Ferns is a comprehensive reference to this popular ancient plant class, including botanical information, indoor and outdoor growing tips, creative planting projects, and fern crafts.
Table of ContentsAcknowledgments
Chapter 1 | History, Lore, and Uses
The Evolution of Ferns
The History of Humans and Ferns
The Many Uses of Ferns
Chapter 2 | Thee Botany of Ferns
Parts of a Fern Plant
Diversity in Ferns and Their Form, Climates, and Lifestyle
How Ferns Propagate
Botanical Names and What They Mean
Chapter 3 | Greening Your Environment: Ferns Indoors
Growing Culture
Troubleshooting
Indoor Fern Profiles
Chapter 4 | Greening Your Environment: Ferns Outdoors
What a Fern Needs
Planting Ferns
Seasonal Outdoor Fern Care
Troubleshooting Guide
Outdoor Fern Profiles
Chapter 5 | Do-it-Yourself Crafting with Ferns
8 Creative Planting Projects
3 Projects to Turn Ferns into Art
About the Author
Photo Credits
Index
