| Author | Content |
Sharran
Calvert City, KY
(Zone 6b)
December 18, 2007
02:33 AM Post #4306148
| Debra, I love ferns and was excited to read your article. You did a great job, very informative and wonderful use of pictures. You offered some fun ideas that I am anxious to try, and I am very glad to read your warning concerning removing plants from their natural habitat. Too much of that nowadays.
Thank you.
sharon |
victorgardener
Lower Hudson Valley, NY
(Zone 6b)
December 18, 2007
08:52 AM Post #4306488
| Great job Debbie! I love ferns but don't have that one - yet! |
Islandshari
Kwajalein
Marshall Islands
(Zone 11)
December 18, 2007
03:49 PM Post #4307763
| Debbie, beautiful article, great pictures and wonderful information, all combined in an interesting morning read. Well done!!!
Thanks and Happy Hollidays!
Shari |
Sofonisba
Putnam County, NY
(Zone 6a)
December 18, 2007
03:55 PM Post #4307780
| Terrific article Deb! Very informative and a nice read.
Harper |
grampapa
Wheatfield, NY
(Zone 6a)
December 18, 2007
06:35 PM Post #4308262
| Deb, a wonderful article, well written, beautiful pictures, great information. I don't have much shade, so it's at a premium, but I'm trying to make room for some ferns. I added an autumn fern and a Japanese painted fern this year. Now it looks like I need a Christmas fern next year!
thanks...jan |
rcn48
Lexington, VA
(Zone 6a)
December 19, 2007
06:03 AM Post #4309628
| Thanks everyone! I love ferns - will be working on an article about Lady Ferns in 2008 - some of my favorites in the garden :)
Interesting note: In the recent edition of People, Places & Plants magazine, one reader wrote:
"...is it OK to gather Christmas Ferns to use as holiday decorations?"
Editor's response: "...As for whether or not it's OK to harvest the ferns, the best advice is moderation. Take only what you need and always ask for permission if you plant to harvest on someone else's property".
Excellent advice! |
miatablu
Brunswick, MD
(Zone 6b)
December 19, 2007
08:45 AM Post #4309811
| Debbie, great article. The title and the picture caught my attention right away. I didn't even realize it was by you till the end. You know with all the ferns I have, I've neglected to get one of these. I'll have to remedy that and pick one up from you at Blandy next spring. Can't wait to read more articles from you.
Bobbie |
sallyg
Anne Arundel Co., MD
(Zone 7a)
December 19, 2007
05:32 PM Post #4311212
| Nice job, a thorough discussion of the plant. Nice of you to use pics from some of those who frequent Mid Atlantic Forum. |
nutsfordaylily
Halifax, MA
(Zone 6a)
December 12, 2009
11:28 PM Post #7363449
| Debbie, I loved this article. I don't have any of these ferns, but you sure have made want to get some. I have a lot of shady areas where they would do well, and I'm going to recommend them to my sister in Texas, too, seeing as they would do well also in poor, rocky soils. She could plant them under her cedars and such. She needs to find more plants that will withstand drought and do well in poor soils.
Karen |
