The damp but still warm temperatures of autumn are perfect growing conditions for many of the UK's fungi. See how many you can spot on a walk around the garden.
Keep your eyes low for this one - fairy ink cap usually grows at ground level and looks just as you would expect a mushroom to look. You won't have to search for one tiny mushroom - they grow in large clumps.
Chicken of the woods fungus National Trust/Anna Kilcooley
Expect to see this on the wounds of trees, especially oak. You'll also spot it on yew, which is common around the garden. Its Latin name is 'Laetiporus'
These firm fungi live for several decades and can grow to enormous sizes, so they are easy to spot. There are lots of different types of bracket fungus - try to spot the differences.
Can you guess where turkeytail fungus got its name? You'll mostly find it on dead wood, so keep an eye on fallen trees and stumps. They're about all year round, but most prevalent in autumn and winter.
