Bill Newbold Ferneries in Crescent City is owned by Chris Newbold, who took over the business from his father, who started the company in 1978. Since then, Bill Newbold Ferneries has grown from 4 acres of Leather to almost 100 acres of multiple foliage and greens varieties. Recently, Bill Newbold Ferneries has started growing and dyeing Christmas Greens and other greens for special events and occasions.