The Complete Book of Ferns : Indoors * Outdoors * Growing * Crafting * History and Lore.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Weinstein, Mobee.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Ferns.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (259 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Other Title:

Complete Book of Ferns

Place of Publication:

Minneapolis : Quarto Publishing Group USA, 2020.

Summary:

"The Complete Book of Ferns is filled with botanical information, indoor and outdoor growing and care information, details on propagation, display ideas, and even craft projects. This gorgeous book is authored by Mobee Weinstein, the Foreman of Gardeners at the New York Botanical Garden in the Bronx and a veteran guest on the Martha Stewart Living TV show and other media outlets. Houseplants in general are in ascendance, but no category is hotter than ferns. From the otherworldly Staghorns-mounted like antler trophies in homes throughout the world-to the classic Boston Ferns and newer varieties like Crispy Wave, ferns are definitely back in fashion. And to no one's surprise. After all, ferns are among the very oldest plants on the planet, with a long and storied history. There are tens of thousands of known varieties of ferns. In the Victorian Era, ferns created an absolute craze for more than 50 years. They re-emerged as integral home décor accessories in the '50s and '60s, and who didn't spend time in a "Fern Bar" back in the '80s? And they are back again. This comprehensive reference starts its examination of ferns 400 million years ago, when the first species of this group of spore-reproducing plants appeared on Earth, exploring their evolution and eventual incorporation into human culture, including the powers associated with them and their practical and ornamental uses. Then, after an exploration of fern botany-its parts, how it grows, its variability in size and form, habitats, propagation, etc.-you'll learn how to green you indoor and outdoor environments with ferns. Every aspect of fern care is covered: potting/planting, watering, fertilizing, pest and disease control, and more. With this knowledge absorbed, explore creative planting projects, like terrariums, vertical gardens (living walls), mixed tabletop gardens, and moss baskets. To make your survey of ferns complete, create pressed fern art, fabric wall hangings with chlorophyll-stained designs, cyanotypes, and hand-made fern-decorated paper. In the end, you will understand why this ancient plant class continues to be all the rage"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Cover

Half Tile

Title

Copyright

Dedication

Contents

Acknowledgments

Chapter 1 HISTORY, LORE, AND USES

The Evolution of Ferns

The History of Humans and Ferns

The Many Uses of Ferns

Chapter 2 THE 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-YOURSEL FCRAFTING WITH FERNS

8 Creative Planting Projects

3 Projects to Turn Ferns into Art

About the Author

Photo Credits

Index.

Notes:

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

9780760363959

0760363951

OCLC:

1134854408