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I've used 1Tbsp Epsom salt to 1 gal water on my ferns every few weeks. They seem to love it. My ferns were so big!

I put banana, orange, lemon peels in a blender, add a few cups of water, grind everything into a slush. Work it into the soil, water well. My ferns are GORGEOUS!!!!!! I do this 3xs a year. GORGEOUS, all natural, no bugs or chemicals.

Good to see you Tam! Lovely ferns. Thanks for the care and growing tips.

So happy to hear about her upcoming content. I hope all is well with your family. Take care!

Glad you are back. Looking forward to seeing what you have in store. Tfs.

I watched your other video when I first got my fern in May 2020 and as of today my fern is very big. I only water it and mist it. When I first got it I would put it in the shower and let the steam settle on it. I love growing them and want to get another one ASAP bc of the success I’ve had with this one. Thank you Tam

Glad to see Your 😊 Hope You & Your family have been doing Well. Thanks for the video. 👍👍

Well Holy Crap! I live in the Southern states and yes I have this problem but not one soul has EVER told me what this was. I knew that ferns reproduce by spores so I didn't figure they were seeds but had a clue they were some kind of pest droppings but never seen any on the ferns. I have lost about all my ferns like this for about 20 years and I have asked people and the same answer comes back. "I don't know what it could be," has all ways be told to me. I never get mine eat like you said but it is killed before the leaves get eat I guess. And today I found your channel and get the answer. No now I know and I know what to do about it now. I have just stopped buying ferns for this reason. Ferns are my favorite house and outdoor plant but I kill every one I get or so I thought it was me. Now I know it isn't. Thank you Tam from the bottom, top and all in-between of my heart. You see, When people post videos like this and I know a lot of my friends thinks no one gets any good from them but they do. Everyone else might have known bout this but i didn't and I still wouldn't tell I seen this video. I am a fan now and going to watch the rest of your videos for more helpful tricks and information. Again THANK YOU.

Missed your channel, glad you are back. 🥰 Pat from Ohio.

You are so sweet and informative thank you for sharing this video! I just explored the woods across the street from my house and took a few cuttings of Fern since it was abundantly everywhere, so beautifully combined with the other plants- it looked like a fairy forest!!!! I’m in south Florida and there’s a lot of construction happening in my city. I always wanted to know what it looked like in the lot across from me... before someone buys it and they tear it down like they did the last few lots in my neighborhood😕 so I went on an adventure with my brother and I’m so glad I did! Anyways I really enjoyed my time watching and learning from this! Thanks again!!

This was great 👍🏽!!! Thank you for this.

I use miracle grow as well! Never once have I thought to put it all in a large ziplock!🙄 What an easy, simple tip! Thanks Tam!

I just found this video and your channel, and oh boy am I happy I did! I’m down in Tn, and new to having ferns, so this was super helpful! Thank you!

Thank you so much! I am growing three at the moment. Thanks for the insightful information about the caterpillars. Greetings from Ky!

Thank you for all your help with your teaching of a fern.

Thank you for the tutorial on ferns. Looking forward to future videos. 🌻🥀🌷🌻🤟

Beautiful ferns,, I try to have at least two each year and miracle grow is all I use as well. Can't wait to see more videos .

Love this video so glad I found it. You definitely saved my fern!

Hi Tam I’m a new subscriber and sounds like it will be lots of fun on you new channel . Thank you for sharing

Thanks for sharing. You make it look so easy to take care of ferns! You know I am in if you decide to do the live sales

I knew exactly what you were going to say about the caterpillars. I live in Alabama. We also have a time with a certain beetle on our other plants. You have to stay on top of your plants or in days they will die. Glad your back! HUGS!!! STAY WELL!!!

I am excited to hear about your recipes and gardening tips

Thanks about the care of ferns also great idea about cut flowers ,will be watching for that ,we are all in the same boat stay safe and healthy from Canada 🇨🇦

Good to see you. ❤

thanks for the video-Love the huge ferns

Glad to see your video

Great video...Greetings from Ft. Thomas, Kentucky! Thank you.

Tammy I once went to water my fern with a mason jar of water and a little wren flew in the jar ! Surprise! They seem to like to settle in mine at night. Good tips, thanks!

Beautiful ferns ❤️ yes live sale!!!

Hi just found your channel Thanks for the ferns advice In Wales great Britain we keep ferns in doors weather is to hot or cold 😡😡xx Can't wait to see what you do next xx😗😗😗😗😗

Gorgeous ferns!

Thank you Tam for all the information on ferns. Your ferns are beautiful . I have never had ferns before, but recently bought 2. I hope I don't kill them. They are turning yellow, so I will try your tips. Thanks again.

Thank you for sharing your wisdom❤ This was so helpful 😊

I love this video! It was sad - I couldnt keep my house and don’t have the room for my plants!

Love ferns too. Be well. 😊🇨🇦

It’s great that you’re warning people about the caterpillars. I’m in NC, and I just got my first Boston Fern last month, and today, I threw it away:( Unbeknownst to me, it was being eaten away by these caterpillars for the last month, and I couldn’t understand the “seeds” (caterpillar droppings) that I kept finding all over the floor. Finally, I found and got rid of one, then two, then three caterpillars, and I thought I was in the clear, but I found what I believe to have been the first moth by the base of the plant last night. Maybe someday I’ll be brave enough to try ferns again (from the North lol), but I don’t think I’d dare have them indoors because of this exact problem. I can’t shake the fear that they’ve built some kind of nest inside my home🤢

Hiya Tam, this was a superb tutorial. I really enjoyed it, and it was very helpful thankyou. I live in Lancashire, England, and we get lots of wet weather and very little sun. So my ferns thrive well. I was thinking of dividing them at the root ball so that I can use them for ground cover. My friends love my garden as it leads to an upward slope and it's at the slope where I have planted all the shrubs and fern. They tell me that my garden looks like a Japanese garden, so I am happy and thrilled with the outcome of my landscaping attempt.

Would enjoy content on Crafting. And I've heard you mention doing baby baskets in previous videos - would love to see you putting one together. Cooking and gardening sounds good too, while you're waiting for the ability to go thrifting again. Love your videos!

Its good to see you. I was just thinking about you.

I love the farms. Thanks for the video RU-vid sister ❤🖒 xoxox stay safe and bless and strong and positive much love from me xoxox

Thank YOU for the good information.

Indeed happy memory good impressive ...i have grown this plant

Ferns here in Florida are just about considered a nuisance plant, especially if they are growing in the ground, they spread like crazy. That might not be such a bad thing, but snakes can hide beneath the fronds. But, some people here do still grow them in planters.

Rhank you gor tgis video. I am yrying to be a plant mom and all the ferns i have bought have died in this manner. I have two new ones that ive had for a month and this is exactly whats happened to them.

You are an Angel💕

I’m in Kentucky too! I just purchased two Boston ferns. I have no clue what I’m doing lol thank you for the info! I have them hanging on my front porch, but now looking for another place. My front porch gets a lot of direct sunlight

Thanks for the video.

Hi, thank you for the good info, could you let me know if the same advice apply for winter months? Thank you again. 😃

Thank you, Tam. I may buy a couple of ferns this year for a change. My problem is, I have to bring them into the house in the fall and I simply don’t have room. Maybe I will rehome them.

Love your ferns

I was just thinking of you yard sales and estate sales 😊😊😊😊🌺

I think the I-65 Vendor Mall in Elizabethtown will be opening about May 22nd. Check them out!

I just got a fern thank u for the good information god bless

Very nice work

Mine are from Huntersville NC a nursery there who sells to Lowes . We just pur back into the hard container the MG comes in.

I love your ferns.

Hello Hunty 👋🏻 from British Columbia Canada

I’m excited to try this I bought a Boston fern for my back patio, they are out now around my area I’m from NC, which it’s still cold outside I don’t think we’ve even had our last frost. Can I still go ahead and feed it with the schedule you’ve provided even tho it’s not to hot outside yet? 😊

New subscriber today, this video is what I been looking for, I stopped buying ferns for this reason. The caterpillars were destroying them, nothing worked, now I know to be careful where I purchase them from, but what can I use to kill the catipillars

Miss you and Scott going to sales, sad what is going on hope to see you on the road again

Sure have missed my favorite WILDCAT fans!

Hello. Great Video! Do you ever have what appears to be "fern poop" or (green or black) droppings of some sort that start out soft that fall from the ferns throughout the season? I'm trying to figure out what it is.

Look into a Mantis Tiller. Had mine for years and is great for small areas

I very much enjoyed your advise. Bought my first Boston fern in nearly 40 years a month or so ago from a grocery store. We live in the south but I haven't noticed any catapillar droppings. It's already nearly doubled in size with just watering and MG a few times. My question is, do they get so big to a point they need to be relocated to a larger pot than the one from the grocery store? TIA

Do you have any idea when Kentucky will start to open I live in Wisconsin and the whole state opened this past week I know good wills are open. Nice to see you 😊

When using fertilizer, do you fertilize the soil only or the actual ferns as well? I just want to make sure I do it right. Thanks!

Your f Ernst are gorgeous. I have great luck with Boston ferns too, believe me, I don't know why , but I just wondered about overwintering? I tried once and they didn't love it! I'm in The midwest. Thanks

Wow.!!😠... I hate that. I live in Tennessee. Ive got a few ferns and I don't think I've had this little bug.but I will be keeping my 👁Y👁s out for them now.. Thx so much for that little bug info. I love how big & beautiful your ferns are.

How often do you water with the MG mix? Sorry if I missed that in the video.

Does this care apply to a Kimberly queen fern as well? Thanks so much for your info! :)

New subscriber,im from Tennessee

New sub. Thank you so much.

How do you winterize your ferns? I’m in East TN & get quite a bit of cold/snow weather.

Hi Tammy! I’m in KY too. Mount Sterling. Where do you buy your ferns?

hey tam , WOW. you ever grow ferns indoors ?

How much do you mist your ferns? Until they are soak or just on the dewey side? I just bought a couple of ferns and I think I better invest in one of those Roundup container for misting because I had end up getting a cramp on my hand with that trigger spray....lol By the way I also love thrifting and crafting. I love your channel! Thank you for this helpful information on the ferns.

Do you immediately repot yours or keep them in their original pots? I’m struggling with mine and wondering if they need bigger pots? They hang.

So when you fertilize and you use the 1 &1/2 of tbsp of the fertilizer and the water, do you use all the water to water the fern?

Hello! I’ve always been pretty successful growing ferns. This year I bought Kimberly Queen ferns because my new place gets afternoon sun on them. I’m wondering how big they can get? My Boston ferns I got them huge. I want these to get massive as well. I did buy them as pretty mature size already.

When and how do you take care of them durning the winter?

So when we are ready to go purchase our ferns what and where on the plant do we need to be looking for? Will we see the black dots on new plants instantly?

I am also from KY and been thinking about buying a fern. Im just trying to get a little info. I want to just have as a house plant not have it outside. Are they easy to take care of in the house or do i need to put them outside? Thank you neighbor for the video.

I have two huge macho ferns as well. It looks like your ferns are in the sun? I would love to put mine out by the fence like you have yours. Help. Also I’m in Coastal Foley, Alabama.

I live in Wisconsin, so we have very cold winters. This past fall, I brought my fern inside to try to keep it alive. It’s only about 40% green so I put it outside now (warmer weather is finally here). I would LOVE to grow one as beautiful as yours. Any suggestions?

I wish I could grow these here in the desert.

Please do a live sale! So do you buy new ferns every year?

i adore you! this is such a wholesome video, subscribed for more plant care videos

Hello! I'm watching your video in hopes of saving my ferns that I think died from the frost we had here in Houston. They were so big and beautiful last year. Now they are completely brown, even though we covered them. Is there any hope for them or should I just buy new ones?

What kind of baskets do you use for your ferns?

I have a caterpillar problem on my moonflower. Every year this thing...these things eat that thing down in a week. I finally started watering every other water with insecticide soap and so far do good. This year it’s just now coming up so I’m getting the soap water ready. Darn bugs! 😡

Do you move your ferns indoors in the winter? Garage or house?

What do you in the winter with the ferns do you just bring them in or do they die

Hello from Germany 🙋‍♀️

Hi there! I'm new to your channel. I am a plant LOVER! I too grow massive Boston's! You are the first person I've ever seen grow ferns the size of mine. So this year I added some Queen Ann I think is what they called. They sit opposed to hanging. I bought 3 for my front porch. I treated them the same as my Bostons. Water daily, spray and fertilize with miracle grow. And let me tell you they are MASSIVE and absolutely beautiful. Every single person that has come over is big eyed and blow away at size and beauty. I will be sad when they go with the weather. I just don't have the room to bring them in along with all my other plants for the winter. You should ck them out next year. I know you would love them and will do just as good as your others.😊

I love ferns but I’ve lost the two I’ve bought. They always dry out on me! 😢 I wonder if they had caterpillar eggs on them. 🤔

What is the NPK on your fertilizer?

What do you do for winter?

Just what I Experienced.. Mine were "being stripped"- so, I Dusted them with GARDEN SAFE Diatomaceous Earth, Used Coat hangers to make a 'canopy', And Covered them with a cheap old gauze curtain for about 7-10 days. - I wanted to bring mine indoors- So I wasn't Risking bringing in any kinda of Bugs riding in. ~> They've done really well..

Hi Tam, I love ferns, thank you for the tips. Do you take them indoors in the winter? Seems like people are really enjoying doing the live sales, you should try it. We still can't thrift or have yard sales here in Toronto. 😢 Keep happy and well.

Can I use my compost to feed my ferns?