Incredible! I love moss, and took photos of beautiful soft colored moss and lichen on a big walk I did last November when I was well enough to walk. Thsnk you for this! I had no idea it could live 200 years .
Those mossy statistics are pretty amazing. And of course that's just the species discovered so far. I recognise a couple of those from my own garden where there is one small and spiky variety that just pops up in the layer of pebbles on top of membrane that occupies the space where my lawn used to be (I can't be bothered with a lawn-what's the point?!). But it's no hassle as it doesn't have any real roots. Also I have rocks out back which are completely covered in attractive moss.....but mysteriously others adjacent which have remained clear of anything. It's as if they favour one type of rock over another, which is interesting in itself, don't you think?
Lichens as well...I think I read that they were one of the oldest life forms on the planet. And have you ever seen those rocks sometimes - they seem to occur up in the hills around heather-covered slopes - that look as if they have had one of those multi-coloured maps of a continent drawn very carefully with fine pencils? I couldn't believe that I was actually looking at a living plant just doing its thing. I am sure I have some photographs somewhere. If I find them I will message you with them. This was a great read! Thank you for all the effort you put in to share your love of this downtrodden realm. What would Mirkwood or Fangorn Forest be in our imaginations without Mosses and lichens? Exactly! :)
It is totally interesting that it’s choosy about which rocks to inhabit. I really appreciate the lichen history too! Would also like to see the pics. Thank you for your kind words. I got this love of nature from my father on our long hikes in the woods back in the day.🤭✨🙏
Yes! I can remember the last time I stopped to touch the moss and take a picture of it. I live in East Texas, where there is no shortage of beautiful moss, interesting plants, and strange looking mushrooms growing in it. I wrote a Substack about nearby Caddo Lake and the Spanish Moss that hangs from the bald cypress trees there. It is on my Substack, Expect the Unexpected and the title is "One Spooky Lake." Check it out.
This was a fun post, Cori. Thanks for writing it. I really enjoyed it!
Cori!!! Once again, a trove of wonder! I grew up in Oregon, that has lots of mossy corners. Emerald green is indeed, a powerful and healing color. I have spoken before of a hike long ago, on the Olympic Peninsula in Western Washington state, with moss all over the place. Sheer magnitude and magic on every step. I also cannot resisit a fingertip touch to the softness of moss...tender and yet tough, what a combination! Thank you for taking the courteous time to photograph all these warrior beauties, I enjoyed this so much! Blessings as always, fellow magical person! Wendy
In so happy you loved this as much as I did. I was so surprised about how versatile and tough moss is. I’d call it resourceful which means it might just be my spirit plant🫠🍄✨
These are gorgeous pictures, and thank you for the info on moss. I love moss, too. I would adore a yard of moss as opposed to one of grass. One of my kids has been trying to cultivate a moss patch from some gathered moss. It is so darn soft and the prettiest shade of green. Thank you for sharing, Cori!
I’m so happy to hear from you! I’ve been thinking of you and have not seen you in my feed. I’m glad you liked this. I was pleasantly surprised how many of the pictures were good since I use a phone to take them. My new iPhone 16+ blows away the old one. For some things like flowers and I don’t know what else it can 9x zoom. Previously I was able to capture that stunning green you mentioned with a giant footprint in it. I’ll dm it to you because SS won’t let me add pics to comments. Or I’ll send it in a note.
I have been absent, so it’s not been substack playing tricks on you as it sometimes is wont to do! It was a boost to my inner peace to get lost in your piece. I am so glad you took the time to share it. It’s crazy how well a phone can photograph things now. Mine is newer, too, and it gets too intense sometimes trying to smooth out or emphasize brushstrokes and other nuances when I photograph my art 🤪. But it photographs nature so beautifully, my camera roll is full of sunsets and trees . Thank you for the note! I love your nature photos.
I’m so happy you liked this. It’s been a labor of love that I intentionally left as a cliffhanger of sorts so people will start wandering their own back yards looking for the magic.🫠✨🍄
Really nice collection of moss images. One thing I find fascination about moss on rocks is how it looks like a micro forest. Really amazing to see close up. I liked the creepy eyeball looking image, haha.
Most people are afraid to go in there. That's a good thing, I think.
Just moved to swampy southeastern Mass, lot's of fun gus and moss to explore.
The woods are not for sissies. I’d be afraid at night but it’s amazing during the day. Good luck in the swamps.
Incredible! I love moss, and took photos of beautiful soft colored moss and lichen on a big walk I did last November when I was well enough to walk. Thsnk you for this! I had no idea it could live 200 years .
Moss walks are the best! I’m so happy it could make a high point in your day. Enjoy the rest of the weekend.
Those mossy statistics are pretty amazing. And of course that's just the species discovered so far. I recognise a couple of those from my own garden where there is one small and spiky variety that just pops up in the layer of pebbles on top of membrane that occupies the space where my lawn used to be (I can't be bothered with a lawn-what's the point?!). But it's no hassle as it doesn't have any real roots. Also I have rocks out back which are completely covered in attractive moss.....but mysteriously others adjacent which have remained clear of anything. It's as if they favour one type of rock over another, which is interesting in itself, don't you think?
Lichens as well...I think I read that they were one of the oldest life forms on the planet. And have you ever seen those rocks sometimes - they seem to occur up in the hills around heather-covered slopes - that look as if they have had one of those multi-coloured maps of a continent drawn very carefully with fine pencils? I couldn't believe that I was actually looking at a living plant just doing its thing. I am sure I have some photographs somewhere. If I find them I will message you with them. This was a great read! Thank you for all the effort you put in to share your love of this downtrodden realm. What would Mirkwood or Fangorn Forest be in our imaginations without Mosses and lichens? Exactly! :)
It is totally interesting that it’s choosy about which rocks to inhabit. I really appreciate the lichen history too! Would also like to see the pics. Thank you for your kind words. I got this love of nature from my father on our long hikes in the woods back in the day.🤭✨🙏
Also I looked up your forest reference, not recognizing them. Middle earth and so true where would we be?
If you told people that they could smoke it, you would get more people interested in your moss collection
Lol. I’ll take my chances. Thank you for jumping in!
Yes! I can remember the last time I stopped to touch the moss and take a picture of it. I live in East Texas, where there is no shortage of beautiful moss, interesting plants, and strange looking mushrooms growing in it. I wrote a Substack about nearby Caddo Lake and the Spanish Moss that hangs from the bald cypress trees there. It is on my Substack, Expect the Unexpected and the title is "One Spooky Lake." Check it out.
This was a fun post, Cori. Thanks for writing it. I really enjoyed it!
Thank you Lois. I’m happy you enjoyed it. I love Spanish moss, so I’ll check that out✌️
Cori!!! Once again, a trove of wonder! I grew up in Oregon, that has lots of mossy corners. Emerald green is indeed, a powerful and healing color. I have spoken before of a hike long ago, on the Olympic Peninsula in Western Washington state, with moss all over the place. Sheer magnitude and magic on every step. I also cannot resisit a fingertip touch to the softness of moss...tender and yet tough, what a combination! Thank you for taking the courteous time to photograph all these warrior beauties, I enjoyed this so much! Blessings as always, fellow magical person! Wendy
In so happy you loved this as much as I did. I was so surprised about how versatile and tough moss is. I’d call it resourceful which means it might just be my spirit plant🫠🍄✨
These are gorgeous pictures, and thank you for the info on moss. I love moss, too. I would adore a yard of moss as opposed to one of grass. One of my kids has been trying to cultivate a moss patch from some gathered moss. It is so darn soft and the prettiest shade of green. Thank you for sharing, Cori!
I’m so happy to hear from you! I’ve been thinking of you and have not seen you in my feed. I’m glad you liked this. I was pleasantly surprised how many of the pictures were good since I use a phone to take them. My new iPhone 16+ blows away the old one. For some things like flowers and I don’t know what else it can 9x zoom. Previously I was able to capture that stunning green you mentioned with a giant footprint in it. I’ll dm it to you because SS won’t let me add pics to comments. Or I’ll send it in a note.
I have been absent, so it’s not been substack playing tricks on you as it sometimes is wont to do! It was a boost to my inner peace to get lost in your piece. I am so glad you took the time to share it. It’s crazy how well a phone can photograph things now. Mine is newer, too, and it gets too intense sometimes trying to smooth out or emphasize brushstrokes and other nuances when I photograph my art 🤪. But it photographs nature so beautifully, my camera roll is full of sunsets and trees . Thank you for the note! I love your nature photos.
Thank you I’m glad it was a soothing break for you
Okay, I can say with firmness that I have never given moss more than a passing thought; that is now changed.
A fascinating exploration, my friend - and great photographs too! 🥰 Thank you for sharing this!
I’m so happy you liked this. It’s been a labor of love that I intentionally left as a cliffhanger of sorts so people will start wandering their own back yards looking for the magic.🫠✨🍄
Really nice collection of moss images. One thing I find fascination about moss on rocks is how it looks like a micro forest. Really amazing to see close up. I liked the creepy eyeball looking image, haha.
Thank you Neil. I’ve been fascinated with it for so long that I have 100’s of pics. It was time.