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February 14th, 2005 at 10:43 PM
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 Episode #18... Wall to Wall CarpetingWhen I first started to build Hummingbird House I had no real plan for the end result, everything just seemed to develop along the way.
One of the decisions I had to make was what kind of ground covering I would use. I considered using gravel or bark for their durability as a walking surface but they just seemed too un-natural for the setting.
Moss had taken over a large portion on one of my lawns, and since it was never fazed by foot traffic I decided to move it from the front lawn to the floor of Hummingbird House. My plan had one major flaw though... I assumed that since the moss was easily choking out my lawn, surely the grass wouldn't stand a chance when I was cultivating the moss! (That makes sense, doesn't it?) ![[Linked Image from thegardenhelper.com]](http://www.thegardenhelper.com/ubb/graemlins/dunno.gif)
WRONG!
The grass won! Go figure!
There was no way I was going to fight grass in there, so this past Fall I went to work replacing all the old lawn-moss with stepping stones and decorative mosses.
Over the winter, the moss has taken hold and is beginning to growing well!
Altogether, I laid 206 square feet of moss in the pathways and borders. I've identified at least 29 different mosses and lichens which now grow and thrive inside Hummingbird House, but I'm sure there will be more.
The Mosses and Lichens of Hummingbird House
growing Decorative Mosses in Your Garden
There are twelve different species of plant life growing on this burl alone. Many of the stones also have colonies of mosses growing on them.
There are a dozen species of ferns, several Primulas and Columbines, hardy Fuschias and assorted flowering vines growing with the mosses in Hummingbird House.
I can hardly wait for spring!!!!
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February 15th, 2005 at 04:24 AM
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Hummingbird House is lovely, Bill! That burl is AWESOME! You know you're living in a healthy environment when lichens flourish.
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#320
February 16th, 2005 at 02:37 AM
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February 16th, 2005 at 05:17 AM
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Hey Jiffy  , I know when Bill is coming to build your hummingbird house--right after he comes and does mine.....  :p  Great job Bill 
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#322
February 16th, 2005 at 06:57 AM
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Compost Queen!
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#323
February 16th, 2005 at 01:20 PM
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GREAT JOB BILL ATTA BOY TO YOU.very nice place you have there ive read all your articles in here.you live truly in gods country.you,ve got a beutfull place there.i think you inspire a lot of folks in here.i know you do me.thanks for shareing your place with us.your friend in gardening.mike57
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#324
February 25th, 2005 at 03:12 PM
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The moss looks amazing!
And that burl is coming in really good. It looks magical.
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#325
March 9th, 2005 at 08:25 PM
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#326
March 11th, 2005 at 01:40 AM
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When I lived on the Olympic Peninsula I had a very small solarium without screens. One day I heard a noise out there. And there was a brown hummingbird trying to get out. I was so afraid that he would injure himself I didn't know quite what to do. He fell behind a pot of chives and I placed a finger out for him to perch on like I used to with our parakeet when I was a child. I didn't hold out much hope, but he took hold and rested there until I could get him to the open window. It was one of the best experiences I have ever had.
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#327
March 11th, 2005 at 05:49 AM
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What a GREAT story, TK.
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#328
March 11th, 2005 at 01:53 PM
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Hi,
I'm in Triangle, Virginia, which is to say I live right outside the gates of the Quantico Marine Corps Base.
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#329
March 11th, 2005 at 10:54 PM
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Hello, my daughter use to live in Norfolk when her hubby was in the Navy there.  Sue Z
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#330
June 12th, 2005 at 06:29 AM
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Hey there Wild W! I love reading and rereading all the episodes but I was thinking before the new server was taking up such a huge amount of Unc Bill's time I heard a rumor there was going to be an episode 19? Please, I want some more! 
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#331
June 13th, 2005 at 01:04 AM
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Meeeeeeeeeeeee tooooooooooooooooooooo
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#332
June 22nd, 2005 at 11:57 AM
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Hey there Wild W!
I love reading and rereading all the episodes but I was thinking before the new server was taking up such a huge amount of Unc Bill's time I heard a rumor there was going to be an episode 19?
Please, I want some more! What happened to Wild Willy, anyway?  ...and the episode 19 rumor? 
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#333
June 22nd, 2005 at 08:11 PM
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LOL!
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#334
July 12th, 2005 at 08:16 AM
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cmon,cmon, *poke* poke*poke* where's Willy  I miss him.
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#335
July 12th, 2005 at 09:44 AM
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Willy retired......
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#336
July 12th, 2005 at 10:07 AM
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#337
July 13th, 2005 at 11:10 PM
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Dear Bill...  Love, Cindy
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#338
July 13th, 2005 at 11:19 PM
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"Willy retired......"
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WHUT?! WHUT?!!!!
OH NOOOOOOOOO, Mr. Bill!!!!!!!! :-(
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#339
July 14th, 2005 at 09:34 AM
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I'm sorry.  reeeeally bad form.  duckie
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#340
March 8th, 2007 at 03:52 PM
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OOOO that is so cool . I love that . Keep up the good work .
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