MOSS - How to Forage | Store | Care for moss 

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Yaasss love this!

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Lol fr!

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You made me giggle so much. I love it. 🤣😂🤣

Thank you! Cheers!

Yup, it is watercress, very tasty and healthy eating vegetable.

Hello ASM it’s wonderful to hear your stories about moss and to know someone else is so enamored by it. I would love to see this place that you describe that sounds like pure heaven on earth. I am a bit jealous that you have such a wonderful place to spend eternity. Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts with me. Sending you a smile on this beautiful Sunday.

Dallas Kappel I hope everything went well with surgery. I am so glad that the video was a calming comfort to you. I appreciate you sharing your thoughts. I hope you will be able to create something with moss very soon.

Glad you agree. Hope you can cultivate some for your surroundings. 😘

Glad you found a way to enjoy the video. We are all so different I have the opposite problem with things being to fast. Maybe one day you to will find joy in slowing down. That’s not a criticism just a fact I learned to help me to find serenity thru creativity. Sending you peace.

Hi Uliana You are correct it was water crest. Thanks for the positive feedback. I live on the east coast and it’s hard to maintain moss here without a terrarium. I will replace mine when needed. Enjoy creating all your green goodness.

This comment is everything !!!!! Thanks for sharing your thoughts. The world needs a big hug right now so I hope you keep hugging and hugging .

Hi Stephanie....I’m with you I would grow moss - when most people try to get rid of it like my parents. Everyone’s different 😁. This is a great project for kids and even if they don’t seem interested by the end they will be I’ve seen it happen every time. Foraging for things also helps. Tag me on IG so I can see what you make. @janlakey

thank you ... I appreciate you letting me know.

You made my day. What a wonderful thing to share. When I was in elementary school I got teased for my voice. They would chant “baby talk baby talk it’s a wonder you can walk”. I had a very soft and small voice. For years I suppressed laughing out loud for fear of getting teased. Can you imagine. I didn’t even realize I was doing it. When I did I started giggling out loud all the time ….now my giggle makes others laugh. I am often told how much people love my soft voice but your comment has to be my favorite. Tell your 5 month old that they has restored some broken bits of my heart from many moons ago. Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts. You just never know what a simple kind thought can make a difference in someone else’s life. Blessings to you and your family. Xoxo jan

You are definitely my people Joanne. I’m in the mountains now contemplating making a new video on making a terrarium because I’ve learned so much since this video. Let me know if you would like to see it. Xoxo jan

So glad you enjoyed the video and maybe got some inspiration. Check out my other moss videos on how to use the moss so many ideas. Rember to be gentle with yourself at this time and know it will pass. xoxo Jan

Same I was sad til I took advantage of this 50 degree day to collect moss from my yard here in Illinois. Put together a beautiful little coffee table garden. Now learning how to care for it.

FR tho, moss takes forever to grow

Hi amber How exciting! There’s nothing like having fresh moss and creating a terrarium. I also have a couple other videos in this series that have other ideas you might check out. I have learned a lot about how to make terrariums over the years and I am thinking of updating my video on how to make them. Let me know if that would interest you. Cheers. Jan

same here i live in the middle of a city and dont have a car

Hello Dong Ta … thanks so much for your beautiful feedback about my videos. I appreciate the tip for the watercress. Hope you have much success with your moss garden and that it brings you much joy.

Your my people. Hope your having a wonderful day.

This is such a blessing to hear thanks so much for sharing your thoughts. Have fun with your moss. Many brighter days to you. Xoxo jan

Welcome you are my tribe ✌🏼😉

Thank you so much. What wonderful feedback. It takes me a long time to figure out what to say. I’m getting better with each video. Thank you for sharing ❤️

Glad you enjoyed it! so glad you found me. so happy to have you here.

I am not sure where you live on the planet but it can be very difficult to find in dry places. You can order it online if you get desperate. But you are right when I am among the moss I feel very blessed and never take it for granted. Sending you some luck for success.

Hello @hedra s Thanks for your wonderful feedback and thoughtful questions. Let me see if I can answer them. 1. Yes the container needs light. Indirect light. Yes artificial light works. 2. If the container is air tight you don’t need to mist it very often. In fact making sure it’s not to wet is also important. It will mold if that happens. 3. How long it last is a mystery. So many factors. Just like any plant you take out of its environment it will struggle. I have had some last for a few months before showing signs of struggle. It’s best to only harvest moss if you are intending to use it for something. So just put a little thought into it before you go out forging. I have video showing some of the different ways I use moss you may ck those out. The only way I have had success with keeping moss alive for a long time is in a terrarium. So I guess to answer your last question it does need to be placed somewhere in soil or at least sprayed with water soluble fertilizer. If you think about it you have taken it away from any food source. It needs the mineral from the soil, water and sun to survive. All great questions! Let me know if that helps. J

@@JanElizabethLakey Thanks so much for your reply! I’ll definitely keep that in mind, thanks again. :)

Thanks 😊

Hi Julia, You are correct they were water crest plants. They ended up fizzling out can't remember why. Just happens sometimes. Thanks for the wonderful feedback. Thanks for watching.

Hello Abel Thanks for taking the time to share with me you thoughts. I am so glad you got inspired to create something for your desk. I hope it puts a smile on your face every day. Mine has unfortunately fade away so know if yours doesn’t last forever it happens. There is a fine line between keeping it moist and being to moist so keep your eye on it which should be easy since it’s on your desk. Keep me posted. Jan

Awesome! Thank you!

Thanks juquetta appreciate you ❤️

Thanks starship. Hope you create something wonderful.

Thanks 😊 have a wonderful day

That's what I was thinking....

Thanks rickie hope your having a fun day

Trish Hall thanks Trish ❤️

Thanks Jane

Thank you Tom. Your comment is so very kind and hit me with a shot to the heart. I really needed to hear this today. I have been struggling to make new content because of the heaviness of the world but you remind me that putting out your light in the world is very important. Thanks for taking the time to inspire me. You made a big difference in the world today with your compassionate words. Many blessings to you. Jan

For all you know she drowns cats haha

@dorian ❤️ your my people 😁

Thanks so much. I love inspiring people. I appreciate you watching.

Thanks Ella. That sounds like a beautiful way to use moss. I love orchids.

Yes. I encourage you to get out and forage it’s so much fun. Now whenever you walk you can’t help but see it everywhere you go. Happy hunting. j

@@JanElizabethLakey thank you

I believe you can’t revive dried moss. Let me know what happens. Very curious. Definitely get out to the mountains for moss.

Thanks Roberta. Hope your having fun with moss today.

Hi Betty what city? Curious 🤨

Thanks John. Sounds peaceful and beautiful.

@@JanElizabethLakey 🌲 it is! You are welcome any time. 🌲

So nice of you

Yes. You are correct. Thanks 😊

Shahwalrezal Fitri It’s important to air out your container if it gets too much condensation on the inside. So what I do is open the container for a few hours or even overnight until all the condensation is gone close it back up and then repeat that step until the condensation on the inside stops. Or for the most part is gone a little condensation is OK a lot is too much.

Fitri, u can also try adding springtail ( an insect ) to the terrarium, it prevents from any mold outbreak

I would suggest adding a charcoal layer maybe mixed with small rosks or pebbles. I would also add in some springtails or even some isopods if you have a bigger setup. Springtails and isopods will eat molds and other debris such as detritus that make their way into your container. The charcoal layer mixed with small rocks or pebbles makes sure that your soil, or in this case, sphagnum moss, doesn't stay too moist. The charcoal also works as a filtration removing toxins from the water.

Hi David That makes total sense. I think us humans are the same we have just been convinced otherwise. I source my own spring water for drinking and I would also use it for my plants until 2020 when my collection of plants (do to lockdown) got so big I couldn’t sustain it. I do run hot water and let it sit for days before using it to water my plants I have heard doing so helps the chemical dissipate. Curious if you know anything about it? Maybe just wishful thinking. Thanks for your insight.

Hi Sev. Thank you for your reply. I have had water crest and it is delicious however this one was growing in a not so clean puddle so I did not eat it.

Hi Darlene sorry I missed your comment. I hope you had fun with making things with moss. I will have some new moss videos soon. I am up in the mountains so I have access.

Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts. I love free plants 🪴 working on new content now. Thanks for being here in my little part of the internet.

I wish I knew what all those beautiful characters said. ❤️

@@JanElizabethLakey I think There is so beautiful place. I hope visit there. I felt a kind of healing. Your voice, your video. Moss ..... thanks a lot.

@@user-kh5kh9zd4i so grateful for you taking the time to write me your thoughts. That really means the world to me that my video brought you peace. Sending you a big hug from my little part of the universe.

Your welcome. I appreciate you taking the time to comment.

You can find beautiful moss even in the city. The best time to go is during rain or after a few days of rain. Look up, down and around older trees, shady areas, near gutters, down spouts or overhangs. Abandoned lots or neglected lots often have moss, or around fences with plenty of leaf litter.

Thanks so much Jane

Hi Dan I have never tried to grow moss outside. However I would think you could feed the moss thru watering. A liquid Fertilizer. Just make sure to dilute it according to the bottle. You also might think about finding moss (in the forest) and transplanting it into the bare spots. You will have to water it daily until it gets rooted. Hope that helps.

Good question! most it daily and make sure it gets dappled light

Am asking same need moss on my bonsai Forest

Hi emy Thanks for sharing your thoughts. It’s amazing how this media of video can connect us weather near or far.

@@JanElizabethLakey yes, it is. 🙏🤗

Hi Ardis… the moss needs indirect light.

@@JanElizabethLakey 😊 thank you.

Hello Josh. Moss can grow with out soil so yes you could grow it on a rock. Creating a perfect environment is the tricky part.

Meskarune try this ....It’s important to air out your container if it gets too much condensation on the inside. So what I do is open the container for a few hours or even overnight until all the condensation is gone close it back up and then repeat that step until the condensation on the inside stops. Or for the most part is gone a little condensation is OK a lot it’s too much. Once you get this step right and you find balance within your container it’ll be maintenance free for the most part.

@@JanElizabethLakey oh, omg thanks so much!

Springtails or pill bugs!! The white mold isn’t harmful. It’s just feeding on the dead plant material. All part of a healthy cycle (although unsightly)

It can be very fickle to take care of moss especially with an open terrarium. I have lost my fare share of it by over watering or under watering. You may have to start over with a new piece of moss. I have converted open containers to closed ones by adding a glass plate or bowl on top you may try that or just plastic wrap which is not so pretty. Otherwise you must mist it daily depending on how dry your environment. Hope that helps. J

@@JanElizabethLakey thank you so so very much for the advice! I will try making lids. I live in a somewhat humid and warm area and have no troubles with tropical plants in the garden. Anything else seems to suffer a bit here unfortunately.

​@@sanctuary_of_mango Your welcome. I know how you feel I have some plants that just don't do well for me. I hope you figure it out.

This is in the forest on the east coast of the USA