If there's one houseplant my visitors always point out, it's my asparagus fern. Its soft fronds make a magnificent display in my living room and it grew so large it started to trail like a cascading ...

If your fern is looking sad this winter, you’re definitely not alone. When the air inside gets dry, ferns often respond with droopy, brown, or crispy leaves. Ferns love moist air and need a little ...

One of the most basic care points when it comes to growing houseplants is repotting them from time to time. But if you don't ...

Jacob S. Suissa receives funding from The National Science Foundation. He is affiliated with Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University, and Let's Botanize Inc. There are few forms of the botanical world ...

There are few forms of the botanical world as readily identifiable as fern leaves. These often large, lacy fronds lend themselves nicely to watercolor paintings and tricep tattoos alike. Thoreau said ...

And now more cities are implementing curbside composting to help them meet their sustainability goals. New York is currently rolling out a mandatory composting program that will soon be effect in ...

A bunch of materials called rare earth elements (REE) that are crucial for producing a vast range of tech products – from electric cars to smartphones to wind turbines – typically require destructive ...

JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (WJHL) — Jonesborough’s newest business will open its doors on Friday, just in time for the holidays. Fern & Fable Collective is a storybook-inspired shop that offers books, ...

A historic chemistry test of Mars' arctic surface suggests the red planet is capable of supporting plants and microscopic life, though scientists with the UA-led Phoenix Mars lander were careful to ...