My fairy rings...

I have a number of Fairy Rings or Fairy Circles in my yard this year. According to Wikipedia, "A fairy ring or fairy circle, also known as a pixie ring, is a naturally occurring ring or arc of mushrooms. The rings may grow over ten meters in diameter and become stable over time as the fungus grows and seeks food underground. Even if no mushrooms are present, the underground presence of the fungus may sometimes be detected by observing the withering or varying color or growth of grass directly above.

Fungi spread their spores in a circular fashion. Since multiple spores from separate fungi overlap in the inner part, fallow soil is only to be found away from the center of the 'circle'. This is how fairy rings 'grow'.

In English folklore, fairy rings were said to be caused by fairies or pixies dancing in a circle, wearing down the grass beneath their feet. Toads would then sit on the basidia, poisoning them, hence the name toadstool."

While I understand and appreciate the scientific explanation, I love the thought of a group of fairies, seated on these toadstools, discussing, what? The weather, the yard, the gardens, the crazy old man who lives in the house?

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