The Complete Book of Ferns - by Mobee Weinstein (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br><p><i>The Complete Book of Ferns </i>is a comprehensive reference to this popular ancient plant class, including botanical information, indoor and outdoor growing tips, creative planting projects, and fern crafts.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b><i>The Complete Book of Ferns </i>is filled with botanical information, indoor and outdoor growing and care information, details on propagation, display ideas, and even craft projects. This gorgeous book is authored by Mobee Weinstein, the Foreman of Gardeners at the New York Botanical Garden in the Bronx and a veteran guest on the Martha Stewart Living TV show and other media outlets.</b> <p/> *2021 American Horticultural Society Book Award Winner* <br> *As featured in the <i>New York Times</i>* <p/> Houseplants in general are in ascendance, but no category is hotter than ferns. From the otherworldly Staghorns--mounted like antler trophies in homes throughout the world--to the classic Boston Ferns and newer varieties like Crispy Wave, <b>ferns are definitely back in fashion</b>. And to no one's surprise. After all, ferns are <b>among the very oldest plants on the planet</b>, with a long and storied history. There are tens of thousands of known varieties of ferns. In the Victorian Era, ferns created an absolute craze for more than 50 years. They re-emerged as integral home décor accessories in the '50s and '60s, and who didn't spend time in a "Fern Bar" back in the '80s? And they are back again. <p/> This comprehensive reference starts its examination of ferns 400 million years ago, when the first species of this group of spore-reproducing plants appeared on Earth, exploring their <b>evolution </b>and eventual <b>incorporation into human culture</b>, including the <b>powers associated with them </b>and their <b>practical and ornamental uses</b>. Then, after an exploration of fern botany--its parts, how it grows, its variability in size and form, habitats, propagation, etc.--you'll learn <b>how to green your indoor and outdoor environments with ferns</b>. <b>Every aspect of fern care</b> is covered: potting/planting, watering, fertilizing, pest and disease control, and more. <p/> With this knowledge absorbed, explore <b>creative planting projects</b>, like terrariums, vertical gardens (living walls), mixed tabletop gardens, and moss baskets. To make your survey of ferns complete, create pressed <b>fern art</b>, fabric wall hangings with chlorophyll-stained designs, cyanotypes, and hand-made fern-decorated paper. <p/> In the end, you will understand why this ancient plant class continues to be all the rage.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><i>"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."</i> <br> --<i><b>The Oregonian</b></i><br><br>"...a fantastic reference book for anyone who wants to learn more about ferns."--<b>Susan Bewley</b>, <i><b>Budget Earth</b></i><br><br>"Weinstein's homage to the fern is as useful as it is educational"--<i><b>Publishers Weekly</b></i><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p>Currently, <b>Mobee Weinstein</b> 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 <i>The Garden Hotline</i> 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.</p>
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