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Contents

FOREWORD

A Peek Into the Secret World of Moss

Chapter 1

An Introduction to Moss

What is Moss?

The Characteristics of Moss and How It Spreads

The Structure of Moss

Three Types of Moss

ABOUT MOSS 1

Moss Symbolizes “Motherly Love” in the Language of Flowers

Chapter 2

Observation, Discovery and Gathering

The Best Way to Observe and Collect Moss

Early Morning or After Rain are Ideal

Tools for Observing and Gathering Moss

How to Look at Moss Close Up

ABOUT MOSS 2

Is Bryum Good for Allergies?

Chapter 3

Care and Maintenance

How to Maintain Moss

How to Obtain Moss

Tools for Maintaining Moss

Fertilizer and Revitalizing Agent

When to Water

How to Water

Where to Keep Moss

Moving Moss Around

Moss Troubleshooting

When on Vacation

How to Grow More Moss

Sowing Method

Cutting Method

Moss Stretching Method

ABOUT MOSS 3

Once There was a “Moss Color”

Chapter 4

Making and Displaying Moss Creations

The Right Moss for You

Necessary Items for Moss Gardening

Basic Tools for Moss Gardening

Soil and Sand for Planting

Making Planting Soil

KOKEDAMA

What is a Kokedama?

Making a Kokedama

Caring for a Kokedama

Different Kinds of Kokedama

Making a Moss Ball

MOSS BONSAI

What is a Moss Bonsai?

Making a Moss Bonsai

Caring for a Moss Bonsai

Plants That Complement Moss

MOSS TRAY LANDSCAPES

What is a Moss Tray Landscape?

Making a Moss Tray Landscape

Plan Moss Trays Carefully

Replanting a Moss Tray Landscape

Creating Waterside Scenery

Creating a Landscape with Driftwood

Creating a Landscape with Rocks

MOSS TERRARIUMS

What is a Moss Terrarium?

Making a Moss Terrarium

Caring for a Moss Terrarium

Moss Terrarium Tricks

Items for Displaying Moss

What is a Moss Garden?

ABOUT MOSS 4

Photographing Moss

Chapter 5

Finding Moss in Cities and Mountains

Where is Moss Found?

How to Find Moss

In Cities

In Mountains and Forests

Moss in Cities and Mountains

When Collecting Moss

Shinjuku Area

Inokashira Park

Mt. Takao

Kamakura

ABOUT MOSS 5

Composing a Verse About Moss

Chapter 6

Moss Identification Guide

Moss ID 1 Leucobryum neilgherrense

Moss ID 2 Bryum argenteum

Moss ID 3 Hydrophila propagulifera

Moss ID 4 Brachymenium exile

Moss ID 5 Racomitrium canescens

Moss ID 6 Leucobryum bowringii Mitt.

Moss ID 7 Polytrichum juniperinum

Moss ID 8 Hypnum plumaeforme

GLOSSARY OF MOSS TERMS

AFTERWORD