WHY I LOVE FERNS
Fossil records suggest modern-day ferns date back 145 million years.
I killed my fern in less than 24 hours.
I named her Fran and she was my first fern.
I found my first fern love at a yard sale. I know,
right? What a great idea to sell houseplants you no longer need, or that won’t survive a move across I-70.
I came home with a fern that resembled a muppet and named her Fran.
The only issue was Fran was a huge, lush green plant, and I had limited space for this garage sale purchase.
So I placed my adopted plant on the front t deck, gave her a generous pour of water, and then …
I forgot about her.
Literally. I forgot about Fran until I found her shriveled fronds. Which reminded me of my shriveled hands (when did that happen?).
No amount of water or shade would repair(Fran’s) the sun damage.
. I might as well have soaked her in baby oil and let her shink into herself from the heat.
Under the Colorado summer sun, Fran sat on the deck in the 90-degree temps. In Colorado. She never had a chance and to this day I think about my Fran everytime ….
I buy a fern. Now, my ferns are thriving ….
indoors with temperature control and a balance of sun and shade.
THE POWERS OF PLANTS
Over the past few years, I discovered the secret powers of plants.
The subtle things that happen when you introduce plants into your home and life.
You become friends.
Plants are like dogs.
You can talk to and water plants. There is no middle-of-the-night barking or potty breaks ( plants, not me).
SECRET POWER OF PLANTS
- Add a pop of color to a room
- Ferns look pretty in all the seasons
- Don’t take up much space
- Great for people who live in condos, tiny spaces, or rentals.
- They transport easily from room to room.
- Plants are great listeners
- Research suggests plants can clear the pollutants in the air and maybe in our minds
- Plants have a calming effect when you take care of them.
Ferns have a wide span, which makes them perfect for empty corners.
They look great on fireplaces and in front of windows to hide bad views.
FUN FERN FACTS
FUN FACTS ABOUT FERNS
Did you know ferns are the national emblem of New Zealand?
Neither did I.
The national emblem is on their passports, the New Zealand airline, and on the All Blacks rugby team.
You can catch up on random fun fern facts on their wiki page.
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I love ferns but only keep them outside in the summer. I’ve been adding more indoor plants recently once I know if they are cat safe because she loves munching on plants!