I did this in college, we grew them in petri dishes. We threw them out when they were still tiny tiny because the semester ended though. I collect ferns from the wild, its much easier that way!

As for things to grow over the winter, try Hosta seeds! you can sew them once they are ripe and dry. good project for the winter months.

i have not but my mother has done very well with many ferns. she would spread the seeds on a paper plate, place the plate on a shelf in her green house and keep it damp over the winter. she did not keep them under lights nor did she keep the temp very high. but kept above freezing. hope this helps!! good luck

Thanks for the advice, guys! My mother loves hostas, so that's another great idea!

Ferns in my garden seed themselves everywhere. When well established I dig them up and plant them where I wish. Al