Learn How to Grow Ferns from Spores!

Ferns don’t grow from seeds—they propagate through spores. These spores grow into a small organism called a gametophyte, which then produces the eggs and sperm that develop into new ferns. In nature, most spores don’t survive, but in this class, you’ll learn how to improve their chances and grow healthy fern plants!

You’ll learn how to:

• Collect fern spores
• Create a sterile environment for them to grow
• Guide the spores through their life stages—from gametophyte to baby fern
• Transplant baby ferns into a growing medium

By the end of the class, you’ll take home:

• Transplanted baby ferns
• A box of media with spores ready to grow
• Knowledge of how to collect and propagate fern spores at home

What you’ll need at home to continue growing:

• Microwave
• Plastic containers
• Perlite and peat moss

Join us to discover the fascinating process of fern propagation!

Age 16+, under 18 must be accompanied by a guardian.

General Admission will be available on January 15th after 5 pm; to get early access to all remaining 2024 workshops click here.

Byron Kindig is a graduate of the University of South Florida. His continued education includes 10 years of Psychodrama, Sociodrama, and Spontaneity Creativity Training. Byron is an employee at the Inventor Center who manages Thursday night meet up events and teaches Blender workshops. Byron has been an avid plan enthusiast for years. He loves gardening so much that his guest room is full of plants, no room for guests. Byron looks forward to sharing his love of plants with you during this workshop!!