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The Complete Book of Ferns
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Acknowledgments
 
Chapter 1 | History, Lore, and Uses
The Evolution of Ferns
The History of Humans and Ferns
The Many Uses of Ferns
 
Chapter 2 | Thee Botany of Ferns
Parts of a Fern Plant
Diversity in Ferns and Their Form, Climates, and Lifestyle
How Ferns Propagate
Botanical Names and What They Mean
 
Chapter 3 | Greening Your Environment: Ferns Indoors
Growing Culture
Troubleshooting
Indoor Fern Profiles
 
Chapter 4 | Greening Your Environment: Ferns Outdoors
What a Fern Needs
Planting Ferns
Seasonal Outdoor Fern Care
Troubleshooting Guide
Outdoor Fern Profiles
 
Chapter 5 | Do-it-Yourself Crafting with Ferns
8 Creative Planting Projects
3 Projects to Turn Ferns into Art
 
About the Author
Photo Credits
Index
 

About the Author

Currently, Mobee Weinstein is the Foreman of Gardeners for Outdoor Gardens at the New York Botanical Garden in the Bronx. She has a degree in Plant Studies and has done post-graduate work in Botany. She has worked as an adjunct professor of Indoor plants at SUNY. She frequently appears and represents New York Botanical Garden on television (NBC, ABC, Martha Stewart Living, et al.) and radio (Ralph Snodsmith's The Garden Hotline program, et al.). She is a frequent lecturer to outside organizations and a Judge for Philadelphia Flower Show (Ferns and other plant classes) and NYC Community Gardens. She organizes and leads field trips for NYBG School of Professional Horticulture and has published more than a dozen articles and book chapters on various topics, including ferns and water lilies.

Reviews

"Weinstein’s homage to the fern is as useful as it is educational"
*Publishers Weekly*

“The Complete Book of Ferns” is a valuable resource for gardeners of all levels who are interested in venturing into the magical world of ferns.”
 
*The Oregonian*

"...a fantastic reference book for anyone who wants to learn more about ferns."
*Budget Earth*

"“The Complete Book of Ferns” (Cool Springs Press, 2020), by Mobee Weinstein, is the only book on ferns you need to have in your library. It offers detailed information on how to grow and propagate ferns, including raising ferns from spores"
*Orange County Register*

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