Mossy

Does moss really grow on the north side of trees?

Yes, but also on the east, south and west side too.

 

Cairn

A mossy rock by an old farm shed.

 

Mossy log

Moss is thriving on every forest surface.

 

Star

Who knew there were so many different kinds of moss.  (see here)

I think this is a star moss, atrichum.  

 

Mossy rocks

The moss is growing thick on rocks right now.

Mossy log

The moss is growing thick in our rainy wet winter.

mossy cracks

Just in case it wasn't enough, there is moss growing in the cracks of the asphalt!

Garden on a log

All of our rainfall means that ferns and moss grow easily on nearly anything.  Even fallen logs.