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altivoTime for a break from depressing news.
Honest, folks, we didn't plant 'em. We never know when or where they will appear, but usually they show up in the autumn every second or third year.
Aliens invade!
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Creeping out of the blackberry bushes These peculiar looking aliens can appear overnight and are very clever at pretending to be rocks or ostrich eggs while an observer is near |
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Dormant specimen with ruler The green plastic rule is one foot (30 cm.) long, to show the size of this threatening menace, Calvatia gigantea, the common puffball. |
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What's this? There are more? The adult specimen was not alone. At least four youngsters were found skulking in the pasture. Two are shown here. |
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Closer view of the babies Old timers say once trapped, these can be washed, sliced, dipped in beer batter, and fried for a tasty treat. We didn't try it... yet... |
Honest, folks, we didn't plant 'em. We never know when or where they will appear, but usually they show up in the autumn every second or third year.
