Fungi

With over 200 acres (80 hectares) of garden with wide and varied habitats, Exbury is a perfect place for fungi to grow. October is generally regarded as the best time to see fungi growing in the garden, especially the Fly Agaric (Aminata muscaria) and the Magpie Inkcap (Coprinus picaceus) growing in the Herbaceous and Grasses Garden. Within the woodlands at Exbury grows a very rare and unusual fungi which is rarely seen -  the Barometer Earthstar (Astraeus hygrometricus) - a wonderful fungus to see in its full fruiting stage.

Each October a display of Mushroom Art by renowned mycological artist Peter Thwaites is staged in the Five Arrows Gallery. Learn more about fungi on our autumn breakfast walk staged with Head Gardener John Anderson (see events section).