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Yes, they can. Here are some articles that should help with their care: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/boston-fern/boston-fern-care.htm, https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/boston-fern/boston-fern-fertilizer.htm

The pods are tubers or nodules. The plant stores energy in the them. You can't use them to grow new plants. If you divide the plant's rootball with a sharp knife, you can replant the sections and these will grow into new plants. If the plant is looking a little haggard, this will also help to rejuvenate it.

Yes, you can hang it from your porch. This article will help with its care: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/boston-fern/boston-fern-care.htm

It's fine and normal. If it makes the plant look a bit ragged, you could trim it. They respond well to trimming and it actually helps promote healthier growth. Here is more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/boston-fern/trimming-boston-ferns.htm

To start your experience with Boston ferns, here is some basic information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/boston-fern/boston-fern-care.htm
You can hang them outside, in a partly shaded place. A shaded patio or porch is perfect. You will need to bring them inside for the winter, when the temperature goes below 40degrees. This article will tell you more: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/boston-fern/overwintering-boston-ferns.htm
You'll save yourself a lot of trouble if you place your ferns and the pots you purchased them in, into nice waterproof hanging baskets. You won't have mess from water dripping, and they'll stay moist easily.

While Boston ferns typically prefer to be kept a little pot bound, if it is getting difficult to water, especially if the water doesn't seem to be penetrating the soil well, or if you see roots coming from the pot, then it is probably a good time for repotting. In this case, you would go up a couple inches in diameter or two pot sizes. However, if your plant looks healthy otherwise and doesn't seem to be having any issues, then simply let it be, though you can add in some more soil if necessary.