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Hello,
I just noticed I have some type of fungus growing under my herbs (chives, thyme, oregano, and skullcap). This is a new bed I rebuilt this su...
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Help! Fungus! #807180
Asked August 20, 2022, 11:52 AM EDT
Hello,
I just noticed I have some type of fungus growing under my herbs (chives, thyme, oregano, and skullcap). This is a new bed I rebuilt this summer and I only water in the morning. I removed as much of the fungus as I could. Any advice on what kind of fungus this is and how to avoid/treat it?
Appreciate your help,
Amanda
Multnomah County Oregon
Expert Response
Thank you for your question, Amanda. I'm afraid that the photos are taken too far from the growths to give you a specific identification, but these appear to be normal fungi that grow on organic material. Your garden appears to have a lot of mulch, and fungi are responsible for breaking down the plant tissue whose nutrients are recycled to create more plants. Here is an Extension article about them: https://extension.umn.edu/lawn-care/common-fungi
Don't fret.
Don't fret.