Miniature Moss Gardens by Oshima, Megumi -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover 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

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 Copyright