Years ago, when I stayed at my grandmother's in San Isidro in the Philippines, I loved how the village came alive during the barrio fiesta. Everyone would get busy decorating, and the government would send each household a bucket of non-toxic limewash paint. We'd use it to paint fences, borders, and even make coconut shell mushrooms to line the streets. It was a simple, fun way to brighten up the village, and I always looked forward to it.
Today, the beautiful weather reminded me of those days, and I thought, “Why not add a little bit of that to my garden?” So I decided to recreate those coconut shell mushrooms in one corner of my garden. It feels like a bit of nostalgia and fun all at once.
Here’s how I made it:
I first gather all the coconut shells (glad I never throw them as they have so many uses)
And bits I needed: gloves, left over paint, cutter, etc.
I cut about 6-7 inches long twigs.
I sharpened one end so it was easier to push into the ground.
I scraped the hairy bits roughly.
I painted the coconut shells red and the twigs white.
I decorated the shells with dots to make them look like fly agaric mushrooms.
I let them dry.
I located an area in the garden where I could place them. This spot seemed perfect, surrounded by pretty wildflowers and shielded by hedges, making it look more realistic.
I pushed the twigs firmly into the soil where I wanted the mushrooms.
I placed the coconut shells on top of the twigs.
And that’s it! Quick, easy, and it adds a playful touch to the garden.
This project brought back good memories, and it was fun to make!
I added the rest.
I also put some in different spots in groups.
and in pairs for variety.
And saved one for this little fellow, my mushroom kitty cat!
My contribution to @fungifriday by @ewkaw.
Have a wonderful day.
Mariah 🍄😊
