Fern Ordering


   you may print out the order form and look through our availability list
    You may mail or fax in your order with your payment.

 

Shipping Schedule

We ship on Monday and Tuesday every week as soon as it gets warm enough, and we then stop when summer arrives (around early to mid June). Shipping will then resume in the Fall. We use this system to maintain optimal health for the plants. The size of the plants is 4" unless otherwise specified. This means that the plants are grown in 4" pots and have well established root systems for optimal health.

We will not send you your plants if you request them to be sent during a time that would hurt the plants. We will send the plants as close to your requested ship date as possible. Your plants will only ever be shipped on Monday or Tuesday. If your order is placed during the late fall and it has become to cold to ship, we will not ship your plants until Spring. You may alternatively order in the spring. Orders received in the winter, of course are shipped first.

Shipping rates are not determined by us. USPS determines these rates and there is little we can do to convince them to charge us less. Feel free to make an appointment to come visit if you do not want to pay for shipping. We pack your plants carefully and properly to ensure that your ferns are happy on arrival. We want you and the plants to be happy when your order arrives.

Washington, Oregon add 15%(minimum of $7.00)
All Other States add 35% (minimum of $14.00)

WE DO NOT SHIP OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES.

Orders over $100 reduce shipping to 10%, 30%, and 30 % respectively


Refund Policy

All sales are final. We only ship plants in good condition. We use a shipping schedule that ensures your plants arrive happy and healthy. In the extremely unlikely event that your plants arrive in poor condition, a credit will be issued.

If we recommend against a fern due to environmental compatibilty (no you cannot have tree ferns outside in minnesota in winter) and a customer declines our advice, we will not replace the plants damaged due to improper care after delivery. By ordering plants against our advice, customer is responsible for plant replacement and waives all rights for plant replacement.

 

 

Customer Feedback
 

Instead of us randomly posting "quotes" from customers that we received, here is a review from a garden review site. (GardenWatchDog)
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Rating Author Content
Positive gowron On May 23, 2005, gowron Athens, GA wrote:

I haver ordered ferns from Judith at Fancy Fronds several times since the late nineties (back when catalogs were still printed on paper...). My experience has always been the best possible. Judith is very knowledgeable about ferns and very helpful when you have a question or concern. The ferns are top quality, excellent size and very reasonably priced. This winter I contacted Judith to see if she would be able to find me some Dicksonia fibrosas (a tree fern that, from my experience, appears to do better than D. antarctica here in NE Georgia) and she went out of her way to get me some. I will continue to order from her as long as I have room for "one more fern".

Positive Windhaven On May 7, 2005, Windhaven Galva, IL wrote:

I was tempted to try ordering from this company after viewing a positive comment on here and after much research about ferns and the "quest" for a few new varieties. I received my order in perfect condition and was most pleased. I even found a free gift with my order, a nice plus! I will be ordering from Judith again, she was great at communicating the status of my order and shipment too.
I am now spoiled by Garden Watchdog and find that if I check out a company first on here and find them to be a positive, then all will be well. I have received at least 10 orders this spring and I am very pleased with every plant. I don't know what I'd do without GW.

Positive Browndog On Nov 30, 2003, Browndog Richmond, VA wrote:

I purchased 14 ferns in the spring of 2003 from Fancy Fronds and must say, I am very pleased with the transaction in every regard. The web site is just great. Their selection of ferns is the largest that I've found on the web. Judith was very patient and responsive to all of my questions. My order was packed very carefully and arrived ontime and in great shape. And all of the ferns survived the year. I will definately return to Fancy Fronds to purchase my next order of ferns!!!

Positive rosefan On Sep 7, 2003, rosefan Unknown wrote:

I was pleased and impressed after placing my first order this summer. Web site is informative, communication is clear and prompt, shipping is timely, packaging is careful, and plants are in excellent condition. It leaves me looking for other spots to plant more ferns next year, and I'll certainly order them from Judith at Fancy Fronds.

Positive dumthum On Aug 24, 2003, dumthum Mahwah, NJ wrote:

Have been buying ferns from Fancy Ferns for at least 6 years. Variety is fantastic. The quality of the goods can't be beat. I sent a photo of a fern to Judith at FF a couple of years ago. In a personal note she identified the fern -- but alas, didn't have any in stock.

Positive SeattleGardener On Jun 22, 2003, SeattleGardener Seattle, WA wrote:

My experience with this nursery was entirely positive. I ordered several ferns from Fancy Fronds after spending much time on their informative and helpful website. My ferns arrived promptly and were packed so well that not a frond was damaged, even though the delivery person left the box on end on my porch. The ferns themselves were much better than expected, being of good size, well rooted, and having the most beautiful green, unblemished fronds. They really surpassed anything available locally. I definately would order from Fancy Fronds again.

Positive jbenal On May 30, 2003, jbenal Unknown wrote:

I searched the internet obsessively for ferns; Fancy Fronds had the best variety by far, and prices are average or better. Shipping is perhaps a little high, but not out of line.
The ferns arrived today and they are large, healthy, vigorous specimens. I'm very happy. If I could offer a suggestion for improvement, it would be to include cultivation info with the plants -- but, after all, that's available on their website.

Positive gosteena On Jan 21, 2003, gosteena Rio Linda, CA wrote:

This website is fern heaven! I took a chance last spring and indulged in an assortment of 8 ferns. The amount of intimate fern information is incredible. You know right away that these people love ferns and generously pass on their knowledge. After researching which ferns would perform best in my zone in Northern California, I submitted my order. My ferns arrived in perfect condition. I potted them in containers and summered them over in a cool greenhouse. The ferns were so amazing that I couldn't bear to plant them out in the landscape just then. They looked so good on the greenhouse bench all summer, I let them stay on display and admired them daily. I'll plant them out this spring in various locations but I'll no doubt replace the "greenhouse display" with another order from Fancy Fronds and start the process all over again.

Positive gardenerCarol On Sep 8, 2002, gardenerCarol Unknown wrote:

I was very pleased. I received my order promptly and the ferns were in excellent condition. I would definitely use them again.

Positive graciousgardener On Jul 24, 2002, graciousgardener Unknown wrote:

Extremely pleased with selection, quality, price and customer service--I rate this 'two green thumbs up'!

Positive Slightgrower On Feb 19, 2002, Slightgrower Columbus, OH wrote:

This nursery appears to have the most extensive listing of temperate garden ferns in the country. Most are in the $4 to $8 price range. I have only ordered once, but shipment was prompt, the plants were healthy and good sized and packed well. I'll be ordering again.