This conglomeration of shapes and colors is a cluster of sporangia – known as a sorus – of a fern. A sporangium is where a fern produces the spores that allow it to reproduce. Get a closer view of the ...

If the child loses, the adults get to choose a forfeit. It's the game that could end in tears! If you want to take part - email allison.ferns@bbc.co.uk ...

Humidity is trapped beneath the ferns’ leaves, reducing desiccation. The leaves continue to photosynthesize during winter at a reduced rate. When fiddleheads emerge in spring, covered with silvery ...

At this point, tightly curled fiddleheads will likely already be poking up from the crown. However, tropical ferns need different care during the cold season especially if they've resided outdoors ...

Boston ferns are popular houseplants for a good reason - their attractive fronds add texture to any room and they're easy to care for. But is it possible to grow Boston ferns outdoors, too? The short ...

The opening ODI between the White Ferns and Australia has been abandoned without a ball being bowled due to rain. New Zealand go into the now two-match series having lost their last 13 straight ...

They also won the 2023 Dubai Sevens, snapping New Zealand’s 41-game unbeaten streak in the process. The Black Ferns Sevens are Olympic champions and won the League series title which is the ...

Many fishkeepers find ferns incredibly useful for adding impact to an aquarium. Jeremy Gay answers some of your FAQs about these tough and popular plants. Regular readers will be well aware just how ...

The White Ferns are back in the spotlight confident they're all primed for a good crack at a trophy that's eluded them for a quarter of a century. The Rose Bowl trophy, played between New Zealand and ...