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A Journal of Moss Memories to Share

If you have a magical moss memory, this is the place to share it. It could be the first time your peripheral vision caught that bright green mound at the base of a tree while you were hiking... or perhaps a memory from childhood where you created a special place in the moss and rhododendron hideout. I've found many people like to tell their moss stories. Thanks for sharing your MOSS MEMORY!

Mossin' Annie:  My first memory is of British soldiers, Cladonia, actually a  lichen not a moss. I was blessed to be born in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina. Gazing from a mountain top, I was always enthralled with the blue ridges fading off into the distance. But, while sitting, I started to take a closer look at the tiny world at our feet. These brilliant red-topped tiny lichens stood out and caught my attention as long as I can remember.  Marveling at the incredible details, I started to notice mosses, too. Even as a child, I remember making my first terrarium for my pet chameleon (anole) named Oscar. Over the years, I have made many more terraria and moss dish gardens to delight my family, friends, and myself.

 

Now, I incorporate moss into creative landscape designs. My dish gardens represent a microcosm of what you could have in your own yard. Mainly, my dish gardens are gifts to clients who want a REAL moss garden installed... and of course, I still give them to family and friends. By the way, beside mosses, I still "lika the lichens!" I often use lichen branches as decorative accents in my moss gardens... bryophytes and lichens are good companions.

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Lauren
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Moss in terrariums
Reply #6 on : Thu March 05, 2009, 13:21:32
I love to find moss and make terrariums and dish gardens with it. Moss is such an amazing little living thing and it's fun to make my own enclosed little worlds inside terrariums and bottle gardens.

For photos of my work and my musings on moss:
http://thefernandmossery.blogspot.com/
Last Edit: March 16, 2009, 18:01:23 by Annie  
Tracy A. Schneider
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my love of moss
Reply #5 on : Sat January 31, 2009, 10:03:50
I have so much love for moss that I get a yearning in my body for it. About five years ago, I had purchased a house in CT and began a rock/moss garden. It was shaded and I planted ferns, hostas and some other plants in the planters I created with the rocks as the container for soil. I purchased moss from Moss Acres (in PA--I didn't know of your site at that time) and began putting moss around all the loose soil. I found that the moss mainly took hold to the stones instead of the soil but it began to spread and looked so beautiful. I also had a misting system so that it kept everything damp and allowed the moss to thrive. I loved being able in the winter to see the green of my moss there when nothing else was green.

I sold that house about two years ago and moved back to Chicago where I live in a condo. I ache for a garden where I can continue my moss gardening and hope one day I will again find the absolute joy I received in working with it. (My heart aches due to the lack of moss in my life right now as I write this.)
Last Edit: March 16, 2009, 18:04:42 by Annie  
Annie
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Moss Friends
Reply #4 on : Sun November 30, 2008, 05:14:15
I have so many moss memories and continue to make them. All those incredible days spent bushwhacking in the woods or hours spent creating moss features are essential to my "mossy" spirit. BUT, one of the greatest pleasures is to meet another MOSS LOVER. Yesterday, I met my "moss sister" who lives in a parallel moss world in Richmond, Virginia. Norie Burnete is recognized as a moss expert on the East Coast who has shared her interest in moss through lectures for many years. It was such a privilege to meet with her. I delighted as we both shared our interest and commitment to promoting the advantages of moss in the landscape. As we responded to questions posed by her friend, we were in total agreement and described answers in almost the exact same words. What a kindred spirit! She has an incredible moss lawn!!! primarily Thuidium delicatulum, fern moss, which was featured on the Gardener's Diary TV show. We can all thank Norie for her efforts to convert more moss lovers and moss gardeners. I am thankful we are NEW MOSS FRIENDS.
Mossin' Annie
Annie
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Making More Moss Memories
Reply #3 on : Tue September 16, 2008, 18:57:56
Another memorable moss moment happened today. The inimitable television reporter, John Le, and photographer, Eric, joined in my mossin' mania. They visited my moss garden and we all had fun as I tried to convey the magic of mosses. Tonight the feature story aired on WLOS-TV (ABC affiliate for Asheville/Greenville/Spartanburg)during the 6:00 pm news show. In their creative way, the news team certainly captured my enthusiasm and passion for moss! Wonder how many people had their awareness heightened about this eco-friendly plant?
Annie
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Best of Show
Reply #2 on : Thu September 11, 2008, 17:09:24
How can I describe my delight to discover that my moss creations were winners at the fair? I truly never even dreamed that moss could win "Best of Show!" Of course, moss is always a winner with me. But, seeing that BIG BLUE RIBBON and realizing that moss was chosen over all the brilliant hues of the spectacular dahlias and roses is an honor. That elation has only been topped by winning again. Yes, this time my moss bird bath took "Best of Show." Thanks to another moss lover who visited this Web site for the idea. Moss is moving up in the world! Join me in Going Green With Moss! Please share your memories... not all moss memories live in the distant past. I shall always treasure this moss memory and it just happened this week.
Annie
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Share Your Moss Story
Reply #1 on : Tue May 27, 2008, 19:41:30
Many people want to tell me all about their moss stories when we meet. Please share your memory with the rest of us. Thanks, Mossin' Annie