Fungi

 

Roundheads and Old Man’s Beard

It was very disappointing to see several hawthorns and elders which have fallen victim to the very hot and dry conditions this summer.   Also the whips of oak etc that were planted this spring have not survived.  Unlike Old Man’s Beard which is rampant and will need cutting back during work parties this winter.  Otherwise everything is looking good and the trees in the racks have grown well.  The fence on the north east side is going to be reinstated in a few weeks time.

 

   Several toadstools were spotted including ‘Blue Roundheads’, a very pretty one.