Garden Dilemmas, Delights & Discoveries

Ep 223. The Phenomenon of Fairy Rings


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Mary Stone discusses the phenomenon of Fairy Rings, caused by fungi creating dark green or brown circular bands in lawns. Craig from New Jersey shares his hilarious experience with Fairy Rings, initially suspecting contamination from pesticides. Mary explains the natural occurrence and folklore of fairy rings. 

She also reflects on the ecological significance of fungi, highlighting their role in recycling decay into life. Additionally, Mary shares a heartfelt story from Blaine Rothauser about a Copperhead snake bite, emphasizing the importance of understanding and respecting all of nature.

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Related Posts and Podcasts 

The Phenomenon of Fairy Rings - Blog Post

Ep 222. Fascinating Fungi and Wood Wide Web

Ep 221. Curious Copperhead Encounters

Craig's Weeping Willows Gone Wild - Blog Post 

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 Thank you for sharing the Garden of Life,

Mary Stone, Columnist & Garden Designer




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Welcome to Garden Dilemmas, Delights, and Discoveries.

It's not only about gardens; it's about nature's inspirations, about grasping the glories of the world around us, gathering what we learned from mother nature, and carrying these lessons into our garden of life. So, let's jump in in the spirit of learning from each other. We have lots to talk about.

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