Moss

Description

A lavishly-illustrated book about the wonders of moss and moss gardening. Discover the magical world of moss . . . Moss is all around us. While it is most often associated with damp, shady spaces, it can be found in the most unexpected and far-flung places, from deserts to Antarctica. This book is a celebration of its quiet, unassuming beauty. - Discover the key moss varieties and where they can be found - Explore the cultural history of moss, both as a garden plant and its uses in traditional handicrafts - Take a tour of the finest moss gardens in Japan, the UK and the US, and meet people who share their passion for these multifaceted plants - Find out how to cultivate moss, tie Japanese moss balls (kokedama) and plant moss landscapes in pots and terrariums With stunning photography and charming illustration, this is a unique book that will be treasured by plant enthusiasts of all kinds.

Ulrica Nordstr m is a Swedish independent writer and plant worker. Ulrica is a trained journalist and has previously worked as a reporter, communicator and teacher. In recent years she has created a plant art under the name Siccus Stockholm. Passionate about the naural world, Ulrica mainly wries about animals, plants and the environment. Moss is her second book, the first to be translated into English.

Moss is the height of fashion... for inspiration, as well as beautiful pictures of mossy forests and gardens, Moss has a range of outdoor and indoor projects that use the plants * The Sunday Times * In this illustrated guide, Ulrica Nordstroem teaches readers about the world's most ancient plant * Country Living * A whistlestop tour of the magical world of mosses, from Scandinavian craft projects to the animacy of carpeted Japanese gardens . . . This charming book invites you a step further than mere observance, to getting down on your knees and truly exploring the hidden world of moss . . . It's a beautiful book, as happy on a coffee table as it might be on the potting bench * Gardens Illustrated * It's packed with inspiration from moss gardens all over the world, with lots of useful advice about growing moss in your own plot * Modern Gardens * Historical uses and a practical guide to using moss * The Garden *