I've always been interested in the little "gifts" that nature provides on our trees from time to time.
Interesting little plants, moss, flowers, and even mushrooms.
Until a few weeks back I'd never been blessed (or seen) a little mushroom grace my soil.
Since using Diatomite I have noticed a couple popping up from time to time.
However these guys this morning at the base of a Banksia Serrata are by far the coolest I've seen!
So small that they would likely be missed..
Can't say I've ever seen such a thing.
Would look awesome on a mame or Shohin...
Now how the hell would you purposely make these guys happen for a photo shoot!?!?
Cheers!
Gotta be the coolest companions I've seen!
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Gotta be the coolest companions I've seen!
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Re: Gotta be the coolest companions I've seen!
They grow on rotting wood . I often get them on trees I have carved or trunk chopped and the saw dust is left on the pot it rots and mushrooms grow. All this rain will help also : don't see them much when weather is hot and dry
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Re: Gotta be the coolest companions I've seen!
Verry cool and cute:-)
What tree is it?
What tree is it?
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Re: Gotta be the coolest companions I've seen!
Had a few "companions"spring up in my pots after the big wet here.
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Re: Gotta be the coolest companions I've seen!
They look epic as well BB.
I'd love to see a size comparison..
I think I've got an idea but just to put things into perspective.
I'd love to see a size comparison..
I think I've got an idea but just to put things into perspective.
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Re: Gotta be the coolest companions I've seen!
Wow that is very very cool 
and you are truly blessed my friend.
Johan
and you are truly blessed my friend.Johan
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Re: Gotta be the coolest companions I've seen!
Hahahah man that is great.bonsaiboy50 wrote:Had a few "companions"spring up in my pots after the big wet here.
Too bad blue top mushies dont grow out of Dynamic lifter
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Re: Gotta be the coolest companions I've seen!
Could not have designed or placed these better.
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Re: Gotta be the coolest companions I've seen!
Very Cool 
It's too bad your in such a hurry cause the stories I could tell you, Bushels and baskets of stories, hole crates full of stories. But if you can spare a moment I will tell you one story.
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Re: Gotta be the coolest companions I've seen!
can i show you mine?
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Re: Gotta be the coolest companions I've seen!
Nice guys!
I'm most impressed..
Just goes to show nature can throw you all sorts of unique little treasures!
I'm most impressed..
Just goes to show nature can throw you all sorts of unique little treasures!
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Re: Gotta be the coolest companions I've seen!
Only had my 29 year old Juniper since October and was blessed with this little gift
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Re: Gotta be the coolest companions I've seen!
I have to say thanks guys for puting a smile on my face. They are fantastic
Still Learning the Basics........Slowly
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Re: Gotta be the coolest companions I've seen!
I haven't had any cool little mushrooms grow, but I did find a lizard in one of my pots yesterday. 
Black plastic pot with deep sides, and mostly empty because it has a cutting in it. Poor little guy was stuck. He's free now running around the back yard again. But not before my daughter got a chance to hold him for a minute. 
Black plastic pot with deep sides, and mostly empty because it has a cutting in it. Poor little guy was stuck. He's free now running around the back yard again. But not before my daughter got a chance to hold him for a minute. Cheers, Karl
