Fairy ring....

There was a lot of noise in our part of the city last night. Sirens blaring in the distance and I think I heard the police helicopter overhead as well. It disturbed my sleep. Not sure what it was about but I suspect that it had something to do with this. An almost perfect fairy ring of mushroom/toadstools that has appeared overnight on the lawn of our garden. Fairies search these out and dance in them. Many people think fairies are quiet, shy, unassuming little creatures that occupy the overlooked spaces at the bottom of your garden. Nothing could be further from the truth. Fairies like to party. The could drink a Blackpool stag or hen party under the table. and this would have accounted for all the noise in the neighbourhood last night.

Seriously, I am quite fascinated by these strange growths that love a damp, warm autumn. They are there underground most of the year but at this time they come to the surface to 'flower' and spread their spores. They have an important job breaking down dead material, releasing nutrients that other plants can use to grow that other creatures use for food. They are an important part of the food chain of which we occupy the top spot. We should treat them with respect and be pleased when they erupt through our lawns.