"one of Earth's oldest plants, redolent of nature's fragility and resilience, its slow rhythms, and the beauty of quiet, simple things. "We planted several horizontally arranged fern barriers to keep the moss from washing down the slope. Drip irrigation is very helpful because it delivers water directly to the soil without runoff," the artist advises, adding, "It takes time to get it right, but once a moss garden is established, it is famously low maintenance.""
"Last year, he acquired an adjacent five-acre property, where he plans to expand his garden, install more sculptures, and renovate two existing farmhouses to host a summer residency for artists and poets. The residency will be part of a namesake foundation the artist is currently establishing. For now, he's simply enjoying the multi-seasonal pleasures of his Long Island Shangri-la. "When temperatures and light levels plummet in the fall and winter, most plants stop growing. But moss does the exact opposite.""
Moss serves as the central element, valued for its ancient lineage, fragility and resilience, slow rhythms, and quiet beauty. Horizontal fern barriers prevent erosion on slopes, while drip irrigation delivers water directly to soil to avoid runoff. Establishing a moss garden requires time, but becomes famously low maintenance once settled. The property owner expanded holdings with an adjacent five-acre parcel to grow the garden, add sculptures, and renovate farmhouses for a summer artists' residency tied to a namesake foundation. Moss flourishes when temperatures and light fall, bursting into life as many other plants go dormant.
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