Encyclopedia of Garden Ferns

by Sue Olsen

With their beauty and versatility, often combined with a toughness that belies their delicate appearance, ferns are among the most useful and rewarding plants a gardener can grow. This remarkably comprehensive plant directory presents succinct descriptions for nearly 1,000 ferns, from Acrostichum to Woodwardia, with habitat information, cultural recommendations, and help on plant identification.

Sue Olsen includes chapters on the history, cultivation, propagation, and structure of ferns, plus a series of appendices highlighting plants most likely to thrive in various locations throughout the world and in special conditions; and lists (with contact information) of fern societies, places to see ferns, and specialty nurseries. Enriched with personal anecdotes and insights, and lavishly illustrated with color photographs, Encyclopedia of Garden Ferns provides gardeners with everything they need to know to deepen their knowledge and appreciation of ferns.

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