fungus

I was wrong when I said that jack-o-lantern fungus wasn't as big as last year. It swelled to twice the size- before collapsing into a lump of brown mush. Almost disappeared now.

My youngest found this curious cluster of tiny brown fluff sprouting out of a planking in our deck (bad sign).

It was like teensy feather dusters

When I brushed the tops with my finger, fine powder escaped into the air- must be spores I guess.

Looks like lifted on tiny wiry stems.

It probably means my decking is rotting and needs some parts replaced, ugh.