Things You'll Need

Instructions

1

Mist a lichen with water to wet it thoroughly before collection. Wet lichens are easier to handle.
2

Break off a small piece of a lichen to collect it. Leave behind more lichen than you take. This allows the remaining lichen to repopulate.
3

Place the lichen in a paper bag to transport it to your garden or another site. Fold the top of the bag over to keep the lichen from drying out.
4

Put the lichen on a moist rock or log in your garden. Over time, the lichen will grow and spread across the rock.
5

Spray the rock and lichen with water several times per week. Lichens need moisture to grow.