The good thing about fungi (or mushrooms) is they’re EVERYWHERE in the Autumn: around tree stumps, on trees, under or on rocks and more. Before you go searching for them in your back garden, forest or any “green” area near you try to get hold of an identification sheet. Go to http://www.wildlifewatch.org.uk/ for handy, downloadable identification sheets such as this one: http://www.wildlifewatch.org.uk/images/Downloads/spotters/fungi%20detective.pdf.

Remember mushrooms and toadstools can be poisonous so avoid touching them.