Moss

I'd love some moss down the waterfall - the waterfall is in a sunny hot place though

That is quite different to any moss that I've seen before...it looks quite "long" compared to the type I'm used to seeing that is compacted tightly and very short.

I bet it looks a treat though at the waterfall...your property is full of lovely surprises, Lori. :)

Sadly, it doesn't care for sun, and I think that cleaning off all the dead wood etc. has let a bit more light in there than it likes...Will have to see how summer progresses, Paul. If you've got a shady spot maybe I can try to send you some?
I never knew there were so many different types, W'lass.
found some yesterday while trying to rake up numerous seasons of dead grass and weeds...will take a pic and post as it looks like miniature ferns! gorgeous stuff! Perhaps I should do a blog on all the different types of moss? absorbing stuff, what? lol....

Thats lovely of you Lori - I may try it with yogurt on a pot and cover it and leave it in the dark - I love rustic things :):)

its very pretty, ive always liked moss ~ it just fascinates me and i have several photos of various sorts close up. we now have virtually a lawn full of the stuff ~ not sure its ideal but its under some big trees! it is green so i dont mind.
but moss by a stream is best ~ looks delightful ~ like a tiny glen.

Actually, Paul, bryophytes (mosses, worts and lichens) will grow in extremes...all they require is a support to grow on, relatively cool temps and moisture (rain) for reproduction. Been doing some research..and they are fascinating. One thing I would not do again..I would not go in with a rake!! the damage the tines can do could have set my colonies back and they are very slow growing!! need a leaf blower...will take better care of the area now that I know.
If you have it in a perfect spot (under shady trees) I would say that was all to the good, Sticki~! it doesn't require fertilizing or a lot of soil work...like grass, and it is the most beautiful lush green (even in winter)...

Lori, I have a childhood memory of lazing and daydreaming on the small rocky bluff behind our home on Bowen Island. The rock was covered with plenty of moss and some very tiny shoots (very delicate with teeny flowers). I imagined it to be occupied by fairies and used to make up loads of little scenarios (I was convinced I saw the fairies as well).

It was one of my most favoured ways of spending a sunny day on our property :)

I hope you find that your moss recovers from your raking and continues to grow well, Lori.

Sounds like sagina subulata, W'lass...what wonderful stuff!! In my last garden I had a good bit of it..it's tougher than it looks...it would tolerate a lot of dryness. It had those lovely little flowers...amazingly beautiful and sooo tiny! Thanks...I'll be sure to use a broom or perhaps just a large piece of cardboard to fan away the leaves...(I'll be the silly .... out there pulling away the weeds and detritis by hand!) lol....

Thanks Lori :):):)