A Visit to Moss Farm “Water & Art”

Code of Nature’s restoration philosophy does not grow in the lab alone.

It deepens when we touch the soil and observe changes in living systems up close. Our visit last March to Water & Art in Jeongseon, Gangwon-do, was one of those valuable moments of learning. There, we explored the ecological challenges that arise in real moss cultivation environments and discussed practical solutions through collaboration.

Water & Art: A Specialized Farm for Moss Cultivation and Landscaping

Water & Art is one of Korea’s leading moss cultivation farms. Operating on a site of about 6,000 pyeong, the farm specializes in growing species such as sheet moss and feather moss, while also focusing on moss cultivation, moss landscaping, and accent landscaping.

In particular, Water & Art has studied the ability of certain moss species to grow even under direct sunlight, and became the first in Korea to attempt full-scale cultivation of moss on the plains of Jeongseon.

Rather than simply hearing about Water & Art’s expertise, our team had the opportunity to learn directly on site and experience the cultivation process firsthand. From the texture of the soil to the feeling of moist moss in our hands, we were able to understand moss farming in a much more physical and intuitive way.

The farm’s carefully refined management methods and the small but meaningful tips accumulated over time became valuable assets that connect our research with real-world application. Through this visit, our team grew not as observers, but as fellow practitioners in ecological restoration.

Where Field Experience and Research Met

During the visit, we identified signs of moss rot disease, which tends to occur in humid environments. Because this issue directly threatens healthy moss growth, we had in-depth discussions with the farm about disease management, substrate conditions, and long-term resilience.

This meeting was more than a simple exchange of research knowledge. It was a moment when we engaged directly with the real moss industry, shared actual field challenges, and proposed practical solutions. Through inoculation experiments using candidate causal strains of moss rot disease, our research team scientifically investigated the source of the problem and provided Water & Art with a customized treatment strategy based on the results.

In addition, Code of Nature has supplied MoNS, our nutrient solution designed specifically for moss, to Water & Art and other moss farms in Korea for use in real cultivation systems. Unlike general fertilizers, MoNS is formulated exclusively for moss, optimizing nutrient balance to support faster adaptation and more stable growth. As a result, high-quality cultivation outcomes are being achieved in the field.

With solutions that can be applied immediately on site, a clear cycle has begun to take shape:

problem identification → laboratory verification → field application

Through this process, research and collaboration continue to become more closely connected.

The Road Ahead

Good ecological restoration cannot be achieved through technology or products alone. It becomes sustainable only when we listen to the field, think together, and build trust through collaboration.

Our visit with Water & Art was more than a farm tour. It showed us that innovation begins where nature, data, and field experience intersect. Thanks to the generous knowledge-sharing of Water & Art’s CEO, we returned not only with samples, but also with new ideas and a stronger sense of purpose.

Going forward, we will continue working with more farms and more field sites to expand the foundations of ecological restoration and build a more sustainable future together.

Stay with us as Code of Nature continues to expand the possibilities of ecological restoration through collaboration.