**TIP - my mother had a Boston Fern in her bathroom for years. This thing was enormous - absolutely loved the humidity. She put a hook in the ceiling and hung it near a window.
I have great success over wintering my geraniums in my garage. I cut back all of the flowers so the energy goes into the plant. I do water periodically if they look to dry. Then I bring them inside and place in a sunny window until it’s time to go back outdoors. Geraniums are my favorite annual and the fragrance of the leaves gives you a mood boost. Rub your leaves and enjoy!
Very informative video, Steph. You have inspired me to overwinter my ivy geraniums next winter season and also to decorate my covered patio with a Boston Fern this upcoming summer season. Thanks and have a great weekend!
Thanks Steph for another very informative video! Dividing ferns is a brilliant idea. I do this with perennials I purchase but never thought to do this with ferns. Will definitely try that this year.
We have giant native ferns that grow up here. We've planted a few orimentals to. Great and relatively inexpensive way to fill in spaeces :) Have a great weekend Steph !! Cheers 🌱😊
Thank you for your fern overwinter idea. I overwintered a fern one year and did exactly what you did. Cut it back and that fern almost tripled in size. I put it on a plant stand and the fronds had to be 4 ft long. Absolutely gorgeous. 💚🇨🇦
Thanks for the great tips! Gardening in New England has its challenges. I’ve been using my fern foliage to flush out my early bouquets. The fronds last a long time in the vase. 💐
@@HookedandRooted Absolutely!!! You cannot have too many plants LOL. At least that is what I keep telling my husband 🤣 I just started youtube channel and now I can share plants I have (even thou we moved into the house in August of 2021 and my garden is very new) it's so much fun to share and in 5 years or so I can look back and see the progress I've made!!!
Hi Jasmine! Thank you!! Oh I'm so glad to hear you also have luck overwinterjng them. It's like we bring a piece of summer indoor for the winter to get us through 🌱
What a wonderful idea Steph! I always dispose my ferns at the end of the season because they shed like crazy and I never thought of dividing them Cannot wait to see how yours turn out this year Thank you so much for this video Steph ❤ Anu @ Toronto
I think it is also important to note that some ferns are perennial, even in colder climates as cold as zone 3. I tend to avoid cold hardy Boston fern substitutes - like Eastern hay-scented fern (a native) - simply because like ostrich fern - they can spread aggressively (and are very difficult to eradicate). In our shade gardens, we largely use Japanese painted ferns for texture and color. Godzilla is one of the best IMHO - growing 3 x 3 or so... extremely reliable here in Zone 6 Northern New England...
Hi Emma, Yes, absolutely. I focused on the annual ferns. But you are correct in that there are 2 versions. The annuals type as well as the perrenials. The Perrenial version is easier, in my opinion. But I do love these outside in containers for summer. I also have the painted fern and bought 1 of the godzilla last summer. My autumn brilliance fern is slow to return, though. Hope it made it through the winter 🤞
I am mad again. Last year I got very crispy ferns for $1 each and brought them back to life all summer but was ill and had to let them and my fall bulbs go. Same thing 2019 and lost all my plants when I was hospitalized and no one put them in the garage. I am tempted to buy one regular price and split it lol
Ivette, I left my flourishing garden in March 2017 to go to the U.S. and caregive my 93-year-old Mom❤. I was away for 3 years, give or take a few weeks in 2018 and 2019. My plants that lived survived on rainwater because nobody knew how nor was interested in pruning, watering (daughters puppy chomped on drip system when visiting)! I was mad as heck when I came home finally (after Mom passed😢) in January 2020. What a disaster my yard was, overgrown with weeds, plants were running rampant .. Working on my little Babes, planning and planting soothed my Soul. Since then, I built a paver patio and revived drip and am still working on hardscapes and finishing building a Pondless waterfall at the moment! Neither hubs nor son are interested, I do it for me. It all takes longer nowadays (I'm 67) but I love it. I hope you won't give up, just keep on truckin'😊. Don't rely on others who don't have your plant enthusiasm. I had even more setbacks in 2020 (surgeries) that I won't go into now. Take pics along your way. Now, if you really don't like gardening then just call your losses, chuck it in and have some wine😂. Alysen
I almost purchased some Boston ferns at HD today Steph, but I was afraid to because last year I had to water them so much. After seeing your video, I think they must've been root bound and is probably why I had to water them constantly. I'm afraid to try them again, but your video is kind of making me want to change my mind...😂
I’m looking forward to seeing how the divided ferns grow this season. I never thought about doing that. I just buy new ferns for my shady porch each year. Can they be divided now for this season and will they fill in?
Great video! This is my first time overwintering my ferns. My ferns are pretty large and I want to divide them. I am realizing I should have divided them in the fall before bringing them inside. Can I divide them this spring after they’ve been overwintered or do I need to wait until the upcoming fall? I believe you can divide ferns in the spring but I was not sure if that was the case if they had been overwintered? Thanks in advance!
I’m attempting to bring ferns in today to do exactly as you have. I know there will be a mess but would it be ok to prune them back now as I bring in vs in spring when bringing outside?
That's actually a great idea. I think that would certainly help prevent a bit of the mess. You'll get lots of fronds that will pop up next season around the base of the plant.
Hi Joanna, Its possible that if you live in a warm climate, you don't have to take them in. I live in a colder climate (gardening zone 6) and here in Massachusetts, this variety of fern (Boston fern), is not winter hardy outdoors in cooler temps. Hope this helps.
My ferns keep dying. They look fine at first then the leaves start drying out. There are baby leaves growing but I'm afraid the brown thin vines will smother them. Should I keep on trying to save them? This is the 5th one over the past decade. Everytime I buy one I think that THIS TIME I will not kill it. There are so many instructions! Water it sparsely. Water it till its soaking. Water it every 10 days. 🥴 Help my fern to grow please? Lol
You said that you overwintered your geranium in the pot it was already planted in, and you just brought it indoors. My question: did you water it, and if so, how often?
Hi there, I did water them, maybe once a week or every other week, really when I remembered. Although to be honest, I'm not certain its even necessary as they go dormant for the winter. There are even some people who overwinter them as "bare roots". This means removing them from the soil, and just storing them in a paper grocery bag in a cool dark spot for winter.
I have a huge Boston fern on my porch too heavy to move to basement or garage so I’d like to put it by a big window in the living room. I have spider issues around my house so do you think treating the soil and leaves as you suggested will be enough? I had heard diotomateous earth helps ??? Thoughts appreciated!
Hi Linda, While you can bring it inside, just know that boston ferns (or most ferns for that matter), do need lots of humidity. If you placed it in a bathroom it might do well, but in most homes especially in winter with the heat going, it gets a bit dry. This means that the ferns tend to dry out and drop a ton of foliage. Therefore, it gets pretty messy. So while its possible to keep it alive, (I have!), it does get pretty bare/sparse by the time spring rolls around again. I had them in my unheated basement, and they dropped a ton of foliage and I didn't mind since it was the basment. I just swept it up occasionally. Its is a fun experiment though, as they can certainly be kept as "houseplants". My grandmother always did. She however, misted them very regularly to add moisture and humidity to the foliage. She had Linoleum floors which made misting easier. I have hardwood which would be tough as I would have to ensure to protect the floor before misting. I have also run humidifiers on some house plants in the past. Its a bit of a job though lol.
I Overwintered two ferns, they barely dropped any leaves. all I did was move them into my garage for the winter. On pretty warmer days I would move them outside. A week ago we got pretty low temperature but not too bad but was still going to warm up during the day. I forgot to remove the plastic and two of my ferns leaves burned all off 😢. Do you think they'll come back? It was a lesson learned for me, . Ugh
Hi Randy, oh such a bummer. Hang onto them a bit longer and see if you get any new growth. It's possible the cold did them in. Fingers crossed for any sign of life🤞
I won't use black cow anymore. It turned into a bunch of junk and somebody's garden online died from some cow disease. I am working on my own compost too.
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**TIP - my mother had a Boston Fern in her bathroom for years. This thing was enormous - absolutely loved the humidity. She put a hook in the ceiling and hung it near a window.
That sounds awesome! Bathrooms generally have lots of humidity, and it sounds like the fern was very happy 😊 🌿
I have great success over wintering my geraniums in my garage. I cut back all of the flowers so the energy goes into the plant. I do water periodically if they look to dry. Then I bring them inside and place in a sunny window until it’s time to go back outdoors. Geraniums are my favorite annual and the fragrance of the leaves gives you a mood boost. Rub your leaves and enjoy!
How cool! I'll have to smell the foliage. Thank you! 🌱
Love to see a 'success story' your ferns Geraniums will love you.
I love watching your videos cuz I garden like you 😀
Thanks Betty!
Very informative video, Steph. You have inspired me to overwinter my ivy geraniums next winter season and also to decorate my covered patio with a Boston Fern this upcoming summer season.
Thanks and have a great weekend!
Hi Jolie, oh I'm so glad. Boston ferns are beautiful in a shady covered porch. I hope you love them 🌿 Have a great weekend!!
Thanks Steph for another very informative video! Dividing ferns is a brilliant idea. I do this with perennials I purchase but never thought to do this with ferns. Will definitely try that this year.
You're welcome! 😊
HI Stef 🌺. The plants looks good and they willl grow well for you . Have awonderful day. 🌻🌺🌻
Thank you so much Lina! Have a beautiful weekend 🌿🥰
Thanks Steph for sharing with us! I need all the tips I can get! 😊♥️
You're so welcome Stacey, thanks for watching.
We have giant native ferns that grow up here. We've planted a few orimentals to. Great and relatively inexpensive way to fill in spaeces :)
Have a great weekend Steph !!
Cheers 🌱😊
Awesome! Just got a few huge ferns from Walmart clearance for $7. No idea how to care for them but I found this video! Thanks 😊
Thank you for your fern overwinter idea. I overwintered a fern one year and did exactly what you did. Cut it back and that fern almost tripled in size. I put it on a plant stand and the fronds had to be 4 ft long. Absolutely gorgeous. 💚🇨🇦
That is awesome!
Those geranium pots are beautiful 😍❤️ absolutely love them 🤩
Thanks for the great tips! Gardening in New England has its challenges. I’ve been using my fern foliage to flush out my early bouquets. The fronds last a long time in the vase. 💐
Hi Wendy, great idea! Darn foliage is a great Filler for arrangements 🌿
What a great way to save plants and this way you do not have to buy again this year!! Win win.
That way we can spend our money on other plants to try and enjoy 😊
@@HookedandRooted Absolutely!!! You cannot have too many plants LOL. At least that is what I keep telling my husband 🤣 I just started youtube channel and now I can share plants I have (even thou we moved into the house in August of 2021 and my garden is very new) it's so much fun to share and in 5 years or so I can look back and see the progress I've made!!!
I loved to see this new chapter with your fern project!
Thanks Kristen! I hope to show them again in about 6 weeks with some growth 🌿
Great tip about dividing the big fern!
Your ferns & geraniums have done wonderfully well 🥰 I overwinter my geranium’s in the pot on a table near my window and they do really well for me 🥰
Hi Jasmine! Thank you!! Oh I'm so glad to hear you also have luck overwinterjng them. It's like we bring a piece of summer indoor for the winter to get us through 🌱
What a wonderful idea Steph!
I always dispose my ferns at the end of the season because they shed like crazy and I never thought of dividing them
Cannot wait to see how yours turn out this year
Thank you so much for this video Steph ❤
Anu @ Toronto
I think it is also important to note that some ferns are perennial, even in colder climates as cold as zone 3. I tend to avoid cold hardy Boston fern substitutes - like Eastern hay-scented fern (a native) - simply because like ostrich fern - they can spread aggressively (and are very difficult to eradicate). In our shade gardens, we largely use Japanese painted ferns for texture and color. Godzilla is one of the best IMHO - growing 3 x 3 or so... extremely reliable here in Zone 6 Northern New England...
Hi Emma, Yes, absolutely. I focused on the annual ferns. But you are correct in that there are 2 versions. The annuals type as well as the perrenials. The Perrenial version is easier, in my opinion. But I do love these outside in containers for summer. I also have the painted fern and bought 1 of the godzilla last summer. My autumn brilliance fern is slow to return, though. Hope it made it through the winter 🤞
I don’t have ferns, but still I love watch your channel.
Thank you so much Anna 🌱
I am mad again. Last year I got very crispy ferns for $1 each and brought them back to life all summer but was ill and had to let them and my fall bulbs go. Same thing 2019 and lost all my plants when I was hospitalized and no one put them in the garage. I am tempted to buy one regular price and split it lol
Ivette, I left my flourishing garden in March 2017 to go to the U.S. and caregive my 93-year-old Mom❤. I was away for 3 years, give or take a few weeks in 2018 and 2019. My plants that lived survived on rainwater because nobody knew how nor was interested in pruning, watering (daughters puppy chomped on drip system when visiting)! I was mad as heck when I came home finally (after Mom passed😢) in January 2020. What a disaster my yard was, overgrown with weeds, plants were running rampant .. Working on my little Babes, planning and planting soothed my Soul. Since then, I built a paver patio and revived drip and am still working on hardscapes and finishing building a Pondless waterfall at the moment! Neither hubs nor son are interested, I do it for me. It all takes longer nowadays (I'm 67) but I love it. I hope you won't give up, just keep on truckin'😊. Don't rely on others who don't have your plant enthusiasm. I had even more setbacks in 2020 (surgeries) that I won't go into now. Take pics along your way. Now, if you really don't like gardening then just call your losses, chuck it in and have some wine😂. Alysen
Great video Steph thanks! I have a fern garden Ill transplant a few into containers to add folage to my patio.
Hi Kim! Have fun, ferns make great container plants 🌿
Thank you
I almost purchased some Boston ferns at HD today Steph, but I was afraid to because last year I had to water them so much. After seeing your video, I think they must've been root bound and is probably why I had to water them constantly. I'm afraid to try them again, but your video is kind of making me want to change my mind...😂
I’m looking forward to seeing how the divided ferns grow this season. I never thought about doing that. I just buy new ferns for my shady porch each year. Can they be divided now for this season and will they fill in?
great video thanks!
Looks like I’ll be buying a large fern this spring!
Give it a try Donna, it's fun!
Great video! This is my first time overwintering my ferns. My ferns are pretty large and I want to divide them. I am realizing I should have divided them in the fall before bringing them inside. Can I divide them this spring after they’ve been overwintered or do I need to wait until the upcoming fall? I believe you can divide ferns in the spring but I was not sure if that was the case if they had been overwintered? Thanks in advance!
Hello, you can divide them in Spring.
Do you have stone in the bottom of your ceramic pots or did they come with a hole? They are really pretty!!
Hi Linda! These have a drainage hole. I love them 💙🤍💙🤍
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I’m attempting to bring ferns in today to do exactly as you have. I know there will be a mess but would it be ok to prune them back now as I bring in vs in spring when bringing outside?
That's actually a great idea. I think that would certainly help prevent a bit of the mess. You'll get lots of fronds that will pop up next season around the base of the plant.
I have two ferns that i keep outside on my patio but i dont take them inside. Is it a must to take them in when the cold season comes?
Hi Joanna, Its possible that if you live in a warm climate, you don't have to take them in. I live in a colder climate (gardening zone 6) and here in Massachusetts, this variety of fern (Boston fern), is not winter hardy outdoors in cooler temps. Hope this helps.
@@HookedandRooted thank you for replying back! I live in Northern California where the temperature in the cold months gets down to the 40's
My ferns keep dying. They look fine at first then the leaves start drying out. There are baby leaves growing but I'm afraid the brown thin vines will smother them. Should I keep on trying to save them? This is the 5th one over the past decade. Everytime I buy one I think that THIS TIME I will not kill it. There are so many instructions! Water it sparsely. Water it till its soaking. Water it every 10 days. 🥴 Help my fern to grow please? Lol
You said that you overwintered your geranium in the pot it was already planted in, and you just brought it indoors. My question: did you water it, and if so, how often?
Hi there, I did water them, maybe once a week or every other week, really when I remembered. Although to be honest, I'm not certain its even necessary as they go dormant for the winter. There are even some people who overwinter them as "bare roots". This means removing them from the soil, and just storing them in a paper grocery bag in a cool dark spot for winter.
I have a huge Boston fern on my porch too heavy to move to basement or garage so I’d like to put it by a big window in the living room. I have spider issues around my house so do you think treating the soil and leaves as you suggested will be enough? I had heard diotomateous earth helps ??? Thoughts appreciated!
Hi Linda, While you can bring it inside, just know that boston ferns (or most ferns for that matter), do need lots of humidity. If you placed it in a bathroom it might do well, but in most homes especially in winter with the heat going, it gets a bit dry. This means that the ferns tend to dry out and drop a ton of foliage. Therefore, it gets pretty messy. So while its possible to keep it alive, (I have!), it does get pretty bare/sparse by the time spring rolls around again. I had them in my unheated basement, and they dropped a ton of foliage and I didn't mind since it was the basment. I just swept it up occasionally. Its is a fun experiment though, as they can certainly be kept as "houseplants". My grandmother always did. She however, misted them very regularly to add moisture and humidity to the foliage. She had Linoleum floors which made misting easier. I have hardwood which would be tough as I would have to ensure to protect the floor before misting. I have also run humidifiers on some house plants in the past. Its a bit of a job though lol.
I Overwintered two ferns, they barely dropped any leaves. all I did was move them into my garage for the winter. On pretty warmer days I would move them outside. A week ago we got pretty low temperature but not too bad but was still going to warm up during the day. I forgot to remove the plastic and two of my ferns leaves burned all off 😢. Do you think they'll come back? It was a lesson learned for me, . Ugh
Hi Randy, oh such a bummer. Hang onto them a bit longer and see if you get any new growth. It's possible the cold did them in. Fingers crossed for any sign of life🤞
@@HookedandRooted i am 95% sure the cold didnt do it. The heat/ uv rays through the plastic burnt the leaves is what happended.
@Randy Man oh that sounds like it, I misread the piece of the plastic. Either way, always sad to lose a plant.
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What does over winter mean! Some of us are beginners
Hi there, I explain this in the video. Its the process of keeping your plant alive over the winter.
I won't use black cow anymore. It turned into a bunch of junk and somebody's garden online died from some cow disease. I am working on my own compost too.
I’ve used it for a couple of growing seasons without any problems.
There has been contaminated compost.
Good to know. I wasn't aware of that. Thanks