Winter arrived late this year, as did our rains and this always makes me a little anxious. After our waters almost ran dry a few years back, I have some post draught fears when it comes to our winter rains. So by July to not have our rains yet, I was feeling panicked. During July the rains did arrive and the heavens finally opened up. Sadly, we got all our winter rains in two weeks straight and although our dams are back to full capacity, the damage left in its wake… rough.

It was hard to concentrate when we were all navigating some sort of water damage as a result of the severe weather. Thankfully things have calmed down. We have had a week or so of good weather and some beautifully sunny days which has allowed us to dry out a bit. The silver lining for me is that after the heavy rains, come the gorgeous fungi. I headed straight out to find them and it’s been nothing less than glorious.

I do love this time of year and the gifts of rain, mushrooms and moss.

They make me ridiculously happy. 🍄