A Photo a Week Challenge:  Red The Color Red Why are Barns painted Red?  It is said that the farmers added rust to the oil mixture. Rust was plentiful on farms and is a poison to mold and moss, which were known to grow on barns. These fungi would trap moisture in the wood, increasing decay. Source:  HowStuff Works The Red Rose symbolizes true love and romance … Continue reading A Photo a Week Challenge: Red