Fern friends

Good guy · Posted: Sat Dec 12, 2015 12:14 pm Post subject: Fern friends

Can anyone recommend a good guide for identifying ferns?
Various ferns occur naturally in my garden and I'm going to plant more. I've begun noticing the wide variety of ferns that grow in various places locally and I'd really like to get to know more about them.
Ideas, anyone (preferably pocket-sized and not too expensive)?

Ado 2 · Posted: Sat Dec 12, 2015 5:07 pm Post subject:

A quick look at Amazon .... The Fern Lovers Companion by George Henry Tilton. Ferns to know and grow by F.Gordon Foster. Fern growers manual by Barbera Joe Hoshizaki

Good guy · Posted: Sat Dec 12, 2015 6:50 pm Post subject:

Thanks, Ado. I'll check those out on line..

Ado 2 · Posted: Sun Dec 13, 2015 8:25 am Post subject:

I bought this in a second hand shop a few years ago, it was published in 1984

Good guy · Posted: Sun Dec 13, 2015 9:30 am Post subject:

Thanks, Ado. I've got some good info from Shady Plants, here in Ireland, who stock a wide range. I bought a couple of ferns from him at Bloom. I think what I'm looking for is more a field guide so that I can identify ferns I see out walking in some of our woodlands. I see that there's a Collins guide to wild flowers of Britain and Ireland that includes all native ferns. I will get a copy.

Ado 2 · Posted: Sun Dec 13, 2015 10:08 am Post subject:

Grand good luck with it and get better soon

Greengage · Posted: Mon Dec 14, 2015 8:26 am Post subject:

I have this one and its very good , not a botany book but does tre job.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Grasses-Mosses-Lichens-Britain-Ireland/dp/0330259598

Good guy · Posted: Mon Dec 14, 2015 11:00 pm Post subject:

Thanks Greengage, that looks very good. I'll see if our excellent second-hand book seller can get me a copy.