Counting on … day 1.187

5th October 2023

I came across a tip from the RSPB yesterday that cutting grass in early autumn will enable the fungi to grow and fruit. And today I noticed in Richmond Park where the still green bracken had been cut back, that some beautiful parasol mushrooms had popped up!

 I last cut the front lawn in July so I will now set about doing this again. It will also benefit the crocus bulbs that are planted here.

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Author: Judith Russenberger

Environmentalist and theologian, with husband and three grown up children plus one cat, living in London SW14. I enjoy running and drinking coffee - ideally with a friend or a book.

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