Ferns

@allknowing (144902)
India
April 21, 2025 12:49am CST
We did not plant them but they just came ininvited . Once in they are in no hurry to leave our garden. They have proliferated and we have no choice but to pull them out when they usurp area where we do not want them. We have planted them in pots and they look so royal. They seem to be edible but we have not given that a try. These ferns are here to stay
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@abhi_bangal (5626)
• Ahmednagar, India
21 Apr
This discussion is close to my heart. Because I'm into gardening too. We also have that fern plant in our garden. But we bought it from the nursery. I don't know how they are your uninvited guests. I mean is that a plant that just grows. Never heard that. The fern in our garden has developed sufficiently since. It's been two months and they are growing up well. It's in a hanging pot.
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@allknowing (144902)
• India
21 Apr
I have a few other uninvited plants in our garden
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• Ahmednagar, India
21 Apr
@allknowing That's cool. I like that. These plants bring us close to nature and it's so satisfying to care for them. It has its own moments of joy. Gardening teaches us to be more sensitive to nature. And how easily we throw away something that takes days to grow.
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@allknowing (144902)
• India
21 Apr
@abhi_bangal Gardening is one of my passions and I have been in it right form my childhood.
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@rsa101 (38472)
• Philippines
22 Apr
Ferns really do have a way of making themselves at home, don’t they? Their persistence is actually a quiet testament to the health of your garden’s ecosystem. Ferns are ancient plants—some of the oldest on Earth—and their presence often signals that the environment is just right in terms of moisture, shade, and soil composition. In other words, your garden is clearly providing the ideal natural conditions for them to thrive. Beyond their beauty, ferns also play an important role in the environment. They help prevent soil erosion, contribute to the humidity of the microclimate around them, and even provide shelter for beneficial insects and other small creatures. Their resilience and lush growth are nature’s way of showing that your green space is vibrant and alive. And yes, you’re right—some fern varieties are indeed edible! Young shoots of certain species, commonly known as fiddleheads, are considered delicacies in various cuisines around the world. Of course, proper identification is essential, as not all ferns are safe to eat. Whether they’re growing wild or gracing your pots with their regal fronds, it sounds like the ferns have claimed their rightful place in your garden story.
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@allknowing (144902)
• India
22 Apr
You are quite knowledgeable I see. Indeed despite pulling out in droves as I maya call it they are back quite comfortable
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@rsa101 (38472)
• Philippines
22 Apr
@allknowing Since they are also common where I live, I occasionally conduct online research on the subject if it piques my interest.
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@allknowing (144902)
• India
22 Apr
@snowy22315 (188720)
• United States
21 Apr
I have a nice Boston fern in front of the house. I have always wanted to put it in a lot and display it.
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@snowy22315 (188720)
• United States
22 Apr
@allknowing I guess I am too lazy to dig it up. I will try to remember to do it after a rainstorm when it would be easier to remove, otherwise the ground is hard as a rock around here.
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@allknowing (144902)
• India
22 Apr
What is stopping you from doing it?
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@Kandae11 (56324)
21 Apr
They are beautiful,