Course 1 - Tending the Tiny Forest
A gentle guide to caring for your moss garden
Welcome, forest-hearted friend.
You’re now the keeper of a tiny, living world—a soft patch of green, gathered with care, held in glass, and rooted in ancient stillness. Moss doesn’t shout or bloom loudly. It hums. It breathes. It asks you to slow down and notice.
This course is your invitation to tend your moss garden not just as a plant, but as a ritual. With just a little care—and a lot of wonder—your tiny forest will thrive.
Whether you’re a seasoned plant parent or a self-proclaimed houseplant hazard, don’t worry: no green thumb is needed. Just intention.
Let’s begin.
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Lesson 1: What Is Moss, Really?
Moss is one of Earth’s oldest plants—over 400 million years old
It doesn’t have roots like other plants—it absorbs moisture through its leaves
It thrives on stillness, moisture, and shade
Why this matters: it means moss is low-maintenance, forgiving, and calming
Moss is one of Earth’s oldest plants—over 400 million years old
It doesn’t have roots like other plants—it absorbs moisture through its leaves
It thrives on stillness, moisture, and shade
Why this matters: it means moss is low-maintenance, forgiving, and calming
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Lesson 2: What’s in Your Garden
Your garden includes:
Foraged moss from the Pacific Northwest
Natural stones and sometimes lichen
Horticultural charcoal for natural filtration
An upcycled glass vessel
A handwritten original poem
Together, this creates an open ecosystem that gently cycles water through evaporation and mist
Your garden includes:
Foraged moss from the Pacific Northwest
Natural stones and sometimes lichen
Horticultural charcoal for natural filtration
An upcycled glass vessel
A handwritten original poem
Together, this creates an open ecosystem that gently cycles water through evaporation and mist
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Lesson 1: Mist, Light, and Love
Misting: 2–3 times per week with distilled or filtered water
No soaking—just gentle spritzing, like forest rain
Light: Place in bright, indirect light. Avoid full sun or hot spots
Moss speaks through color and texture: light green = thirsty, dark & lush = happy
Treat misting as ritual: a breath, a pause, a reconnection with the green
Misting: 2–3 times per week with distilled or filtered water
No soaking—just gentle spritzing, like forest rain
Light: Place in bright, indirect light. Avoid full sun or hot spots
Moss speaks through color and texture: light green = thirsty, dark & lush = happy
Treat misting as ritual: a breath, a pause, a reconnection with the green
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Lesson 1: Daily Tendings
Clean your glass gently to keep visibility and airflow
Expect natural changes: some petals or lichen may dry or shift over time
Don’t panic if moss curls or lightens—it just needs a mist and a rest
Embrace slow growth: moss evolves at its own, ancient pace
Clean your glass gently to keep visibility and airflow
Expect natural changes: some petals or lichen may dry or shift over time
Don’t panic if moss curls or lightens—it just needs a mist and a rest
Embrace slow growth: moss evolves at its own, ancient pace
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Lesson 2: Personalizing Your Garden
Add small touches: crystals, charms, tiny figures, herbs
Use your garden as an altar, a desk companion, or a quiet visual meditation
The poem inside isn’t just art—it’s a blessing
Each garden is a living message, curated with intention just for you
Add small touches: crystals, charms, tiny figures, herbs
Use your garden as an altar, a desk companion, or a quiet visual meditation
The poem inside isn’t just art—it’s a blessing
Each garden is a living message, curated with intention just for you
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