The ferns and their relatives first appear in the fossil record some 360 million years ago in the late Devonian period. They diversified into many of the modern fern families and species during the ...

Polystichum hildae, a holly fern discovered in Columbia, is named after a 95-year-old longtime volunteer at UVM. Here's why.

Just in time for Christmas, researchers at the University of Vermont Herbarium have discovered a new fern, and they named it after long-time volunteer Hilda White. The UVM Herbarium has over 400,000 ...

In a new study published in the journal iScience, researchers from the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew and the Institut Botànic de Barcelona (IBB-CSIC) in Spain present a new record-holder for the largest ...

Researchers at the University of Vermont have named a new species of Christmas fern after Hilda White, who has been a ...

Ferns are tough, and do well planted anytime during the growing season in Iowa. Ferns are everywhere, and are a great starting point for designing your yard. Here are some tips on what varieties do ...

Once you know how to grow ferns you will appreciate how these versatile plants can add texture, form, and movement to a range of areas in the garden. Whether delicate and feathery, with gently ...