I have southern shield and autumn ferns...I’ve heard that you don’t fertilize any ferns... is that so, or are there some you do feed and some you don’t?
In general, you shouldn't need to fertilize them if you provide rich, organic soil for them to thrive. But it does depend on the fern. Some benefit from a monthly application of a natural fertilizer like fish emulsion. I'm including a University of Georgia publication with an extensive list of ferns and their care:
https://extension.uga.edu/publications/detail.html?number=B737&title=Growing%20Ferns
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/ferns/taking-care-of-outdoor-ferns.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/autumn-ferns/autumn-ferns-in-gardens.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/ferns/common-fern-varieties.htm
We have a large planting bed in the front yard that faces north. The tassel ferns would be in the shade until sunset. Then they would get 3-4 hours of sun. Will they survive in zone 7? And could they be grown indoors?
That will be fine. They can take part sun. They are hardy in zones 5-8. You also can grow them indoors if you prefer.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/tassel-ferns/growing-japanese-tassel-fern.htm
I inherited about 12 years ago, but I believe it to be very old
Likely, this is Nephrolepis exaltata. The Boston Fern. This collection of articles will help:
I an in zone 5 and i wintered a hanging fern indoors. I have moved it outside and it is looking scraggly. Is there a way to revive a fern through pruning?
You can prune off any growth that is unsightly. It may look sparse for awhile. It will recover, though. A good feeding may be in order, as well.
This article will help you to care for your fern:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/ferns/care-of-ferns-in-hanging-baskets.htm
My friend lives in LaPine and got a fern. Someone released their rabbits and now they are everywhere, of course. And they ate her fern. I’d love to get her a new one that will thrive down there. With a chicken wire fence around it.
You will have good luck with anything within two genera. Pellaea will have many species that are suited for this area, and Woodsia as well. Anything within those two are considered well adapted for the area.
Can I winter over seed pods of my flowering fern? And what part/parts of the pod can be used to plant?
Yes. You can save the seed pod after flowering and plant the seeds within the pod, next year. These are considered invasive in many area, so I don't fear that you will have any trouble, at all, getting them to save and germinate.
This article will offer a little more information on this plant:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/flowering-fern/what-is-a-flowering-fern.htm
shriveled up even tho I watered it. Can I prune off the dead foliage, will the roots sprout new growth? Or should I throw it out ? I just got a smart phone and do not know how to send a pic.
Most ferns will revive after, seemingly, dying! Give it some water, and wait!
This collection of articles will help: