Moss is moss, right?  The bane of gardeners seeking the perfect lawn, yes.  The soft, fluffy, squidgy, damp and very green stuff that makes temperate rainforests so atmospheric, yes.  But I never thought to look beyond that. And lichen?  I admit, the colourful rosettes on rocks can make a spectacular display, but their scaly nature is perhaps a little repellent.  And when they look like fungi on tree branches, the hint of decay is not so appealing   Who would have thought tha

What's a rainforest doing in Devon? Exploring the Bovey Valley on the edge of Dartmoor

I’ve been doing a lot more dog-walking than usual this last month, helping out a neighbour. And although it’s time-consuming, I’m not...