Moss is all around. 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 edition is a celebration of its quiet, unassuming beauty and a primer to understanding the secrets of the world's most ancient plant.

Nordstr m introduces readers to the key varieties of moss and where they can be found, and tours some of the most beautiful moss gardens in Oregon, Sweden, and Japan, where moss-viewing has become a national phenomenon. She also teaches readers how to identify and gather different moss species, cultivate moss, tie Japanese moss balls (kokedama), and plant moss landscapes in pots and terrariums.

With stunning photography and botanical illustrations, this unique book will be treasured by plant lovers of all kinds.