Josh: I don't even know which one to pick? I love them ALL Josh..I think that your weather is very "moss" friendly compared to mine..:(:).. I only wish we had moss like that around here.. Thank God no though..You would of had me on another journey to another addiction..lol I would spend the whole year looking for moss through caves, mountains, along streams, people's yards, the forest and so on... I love that last picture..My goodness.The next time I take a ride to the top of Mt. Washington, I will remember to take some nice pictures for you.. There is very rare moss that only grows up there..Very beautiful and against the law to take.. Thank you for inviting me to this site Josh..Very thoughtful and you knew that I would like it.. Enjoy what is now the VERY moss weather.. Hi Pug!!:-)))) Mike:-)))))))

I created a blog for our outlined info and photos and as time allows will add more links and info. It is much easier to post a photo on our blog than it is on GW because you can upload directly from your "My Pictures" folder or anywhere on the web without the hassle of having to first up load to an Internet photo hosting site. Please forward me your email address and I will send you a blogger invitation so that you can post on the blog. One thing you might want to keep in mind is it might be best if your blog "screen name" is the same as your GW screen name. My email is katyguerin@comcast.net Now to continue with our class we have completed our first unit "Where Lichens Grow" Now we will move on to a new section "Lichen Growth Forms". Can someone provide us with a photo/info on leafy lichen = foliose Here is a link that might be useful: Lichen 101 Blog

You can also use a pressure washer to clean moss, lichens and algae from shingle roofs Sure you can...if you want to watch five years of the roof's useful life wash away. 1) as above, find a roof cleaning specialist (one that doesn't use a pressure washer) and let them have at it. 2) climb up, use an old fashioned corn broom, do the best you can and then liberally sprinkle the roof with detergent granules. Dish washing detergent is best but most folks use powdered clothes detergent due to cost. Make it look like the roof has been snowed on. But don't pile it up in drifts. Wait. Probably repeat a few times. 3) tell the insurance company to get a life. Its probably not the company itself but a keener, OCD agent. 4) open up the sun to the roof, there is most likely a tree or something that is both shading it and blocking airflow? You don't have to take the tree down or top it, just a spiral prune to allow more light and air movement. 5) If there is no tree...I don't know what to say. Birds must have "dropped" lichen spore laden droppings or something.

Sorry everyone, ignore this post. I found the roses forum and asked there :). Salty