Garden Rooms of Moss Mountain Farm

Do you appreciate moss? There are around 20,000 different types of moss in the world. It is the oldest land plant, dating back over 400 million years. I started working on this moss garden in 2020 at our cottage in southwest New Hampshire (zone 5). There was already some moss there and I liked the way it looked so I started adding small pieces I got from the surrounding woods. I've learned that this is the best way to harvest it so it can regrow in that same area. It transplants best when it goe

This is an excellent example of how a puffball mushroom expels spores! 🍄💨 Spores are typically dispersed by rain, wind, or interactions with wildlife. A person coming along and “puffing the spores” (as seen here) is harmless for both the fungi and the human. This process actually assists the mushroom in maximizing the dispersal of its spores — which is required for reproduction! #FungusFriday 📸 by @thefriendlyfungus | Science Channel

Moss sampling from our fish pond for experiment and long-term observation. #terraliving #moss #terrarium #mosssampling #experiment #livemoss #livemossterrarium #floatingmoss #calm #satisfying | TerraLiving