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Bright Orange Mushrooms
As I was walking through the garden recently, I spotted a cluster of bright orange mushrooms on the wood pile. A dusting of orange spores have colored the surrounding wood, which gives the patch an overall orange glow. They were definitely eye-catching, so of course I took photos and tried to identify them. I think Continue reading
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Finally We Got Rain
After weeks of drought and high temperatures, we finally got 1.54 inches of rain over two days (October 24-25, 2025). And instead of temperatures high/low of 90s/70s F, we are now expecting a more normal 70s/50s to arrive in a day or two. (Although, as I write this on the afternoon of October 27, the Continue reading
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More Happy Signs Of Fungal Activity
I know very little about fungi, and I don’t have a good way to identify what I find. However, as long as it is not destroying a valued plant, my general assumption is that fungal activity in the garden is a good thing. Mushrooms and their companions are part of the decay process that converts Continue reading
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Mushrooms In Rain Gauge Pot
It is not unusual after extended periods of rain for me to find mushrooms growing out of soil or mulch. Having a healthy fungal population in the garden is a good thing, since this is part of the decay process that provides nutrients for plants. I’ve seen this mushroom before, and if my identification is Continue reading
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Mushrooms!
Decay of organic matter is an important part of my journey to improve soil health in this new development lot. So it’s not at all surprising to see fungi of different types here. They often pop up overnight, stay a few days, and then break down. I’ve written before about the aptly named Dog Vomit Continue reading
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Flowerpot Parasol
This was a surprise in my front flower bed a couple of days ago. A day later it looked like this: It’s a Flowerpot Parasol (Leucocoprinus birnbaumii), and it is perhaps not surprising that it has appeared after we have had significant rain following a drought. Most likely spores have been in the ground or Continue reading
About Me
Nature Lover.
Inquisitive Observer.
Student Gardener.
I invite you to join me on my journey to convert my sterile (from a nature point of view) new house lot to a healthy and diverse ecosystem, as I make discoveries, mistakes, and hopefully progress. I am not an expert or professional. The project started in February 2023 and the location is Seguin, Texas, USA.
Rewilding My Lot 