Ferns come in a variety of more than 12,000 species. Ferns do not flower or seed. They grow by spores. They have stems and leaves. The new growth before or while just unfurling is called a frond!
All ferns should be transplanted late in the autumn, or very early in the spring before the fronds are started, as they are very easily broken. This is particularly the case with ferns from wet places. When planted on the east or north side of a house, the tall ones at the back, and Maidenhair and other low varieties in front, they make a beautiful bank of cool green. They must be kept moist, however, to be successful, and in dry weather require a daily soaking.
Garden Plant: Ferns
There is a variety of fern that is edible. In the Ilocos region of the Philippines, the ferns are called paku. They are delicious blanched in hot water and then added fish sauce with calamansi/lemon. It is even more appetising with the addition of fish bagoong like padas and chopped fresh tomatoes and shallots or spring onions. Love, love this with just boiled rice! yum yum yum