Hi

I'm trying to create a Japanese style garden and I would like to get hold
of some moss to cover the ground. Does anyone know where I can get some or
spores (or whatever it is that starts moss growing) nearish to Gloucester?

TIA

MAlc

"Malc" wrote in message
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Hi

I'm trying to create a Japanese style garden and I would like to get
hold
of some moss to cover the ground. Does anyone know where I can get
some or
spores (or whatever it is that starts moss growing) nearish to
Gloucester?

TIA

MAlc


I cant help answer you question but I have often wondered what
conditions are necessary to create a Japanese moss garden. I also wonder
if ferns are in it as well.

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"Malc" wrote in message
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Hi

I'm trying to create a Japanese style garden and I would like to get hold
of some moss to cover the ground. Does anyone know where I can get some or
spores (or whatever it is that starts moss growing) nearish to Gloucester?

TIA

MAlc

Malc,

You may find this web site of interest
http://www.gardensincornwall.co.uk/j...ardeninfo.htm. I suppose
Cornwall could be described as nearish to Gloucester! I am sure they will be
able to help you and tell you where they got their moss from.

Jack

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"Jack" writes:
| "Malc" wrote in message
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| I'm trying to create a Japanese style garden and I would like to get hold
| of some moss to cover the ground. Does anyone know where I can get some or
| spores (or whatever it is that starts moss growing) nearish to Gloucester?
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| You may find this web site of interest
| http://www.gardensincornwall.co.uk/j...ardeninfo.htm. I suppose
| Cornwall could be described as nearish to Gloucester! I am sure they will be
| able to help you and tell you where they got their moss from.

Well, contacting them is a good idea, but moss spores are everywhere!
Given the right conditions, moss will grow with no further attention.
Given the wrong conditions, it won't, no matter what you sow.

So the first requirement is to get the conditions right.


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Nick Maclaren,
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New Museums Site, Pembroke Street, Cambridge CB2 3QH, England.
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Tel.: +44 1223 334761 Fax: +44 1223 334679

_. | I'm trying to create a Japanese style garden and I would like to
get hold
| of some moss to cover the ground. Does anyone know where I can get
some or
| spores (or whatever it is that starts moss growing) nearish to
Gloucester?
|
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You could use the plant called "Mind-your-own-business" instead of moss.

I have seen it done and it looks very effective, and grows easily, as other
Urglers can confirm ;-)

Marina
E. Sx

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_. | I'm trying to create a Japanese style garden and I would like to
get hold
| of some moss to cover the ground. Does anyone know where I can get
some or
| spores (or whatever it is that starts moss growing) nearish to
Gloucester?
|
-------------
You could use the plant called "Mind-your-own-business" instead of moss.

I have seen it done and it looks very effective, and grows easily, as other
Urglers can confirm ;-)

yes - we have it around our ponds. But it does get the odd patch of
frost damage in winter, though it regrows in spring. You'd be less
troubled by this - we're in Yorkshire.
--
Kay Easton

Edward's earthworm page:
http://www.scarboro.demon.co.uk/garden/

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eeserve.co.uk writes


You could use the plant called "Mind-your-own-business" instead of moss.

I have seen it done and it looks very effective, and grows easily, as other
Urglers can confirm ;-)

yes - we have it around our ponds. But it does get the odd patch of
frost damage in winter, though it regrows in spring. You'd be less
troubled by this - we're in Yorkshire.


Sounds good. I'll try and find some

MAlc