The bridge was said to be the oldest covered bridge in Iowa and to be the only bridge of the Burr Arch type of construction west of the Mississippi. The Pennsylvania arch style of the bridge has made the bridge even more historic. In 1955, the bridge was listed as one of 12 covered bridges in Iowa, and the only one outside of Madison and Marion counties. Travel though the bridge became difficult as holes wore through.
Irish Moss Gel (paste). Irish Moss is unprocessed, raw seaweed, which can be used as a gelling agent without cooking. Itâs an amazing thickener and emulsifier (able to bind fat and water-based ingredients) and can help cut down on the quantity of nuts needed in many recipes. Store the gel in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 weeks (the cautious approach Iâve had it last way longer). 2  To use in a recipe, use 1-5 Tbsp of Irish moss gel to 1 cup of product. 3  Quantity depends on the recipe you are making and the thickness desired.
Peat Moss. Peat moss is partially decomposed sphagnum moss plants, which are harvested from peat bogs. While peat moss is brown, like soil, it has a different texture and weight: it's light and spongy and crumbles into tiny splinters.It is difficult to wet, but once wet it retains water like a sponge, meaning it reduces drainage of water from soil.oil-Based Mixes. Potting soil, or soil-based potting mix, is made from soil with other ingredients added. These other ingredients may include fertilizer, wetting agents to retain moisture, peat moss or perlite (or a similar material to increase soil porosity).