The Growing Season, July 13, 2024 - Ferns 2024

“Questions, concerns, queries?” Lets chat!All hail Charlotte's Web!Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland discuss the ins and outs of using ferns in your landscape and/or your landscape designs.  Matt details the various degrees of success he's had with using ferns and, specifically, fern varieties.  The fern life-cycle is explored.  Outside of the spores that we all have heard about puddles and gametophytes feature prominently.  Do ferns display a fall colour change?   What varieties would you use to feature this change to its fullest effect?Ferns and fiddleheads.  How should your prepare the fiddleheads for eating?Companion/pairing plants are discussed when considering ferns.  What pairs best in this case?  The McFarlands explain.  HINT:  Think coralbells.What are the shade/light conditions necessary to fern thrivability. Ghost ferns, painted fern, cinnamon fern, brilliance autumn fern, ostrich fern and many more are discussed.  Can you split a fern?   How so?Tune in. Looking to book a consult for your property?  We'd love to help.  CLICK HERE.What is a TGS Tiny Garden? CLICK HERE. Subscribe to The Growing Season podcast.  CLICK HERE.