Coconut Shell Mushrooms: A Simple Garden Craft from My Childhood Memories
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!
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Have a wonderful day.
Mariah 🍄😊
Ah, the cat in the hat! Great work!
Y'know between the hour going forward and Fungi Friday on a Thursday, I find myself totally discombobulated:)
Haha, it's only 4 hours to Friday! 🤣 I just got too excited about my mushrooms in the garden and couldn't wait any longer!
Waooo!!! How beautiful and creative, you know on the cover I thought they were real jjj, ya later I saw they were handmade.
The result was great @theworldaroundme 😍🤩, in my garden they must look spectacular too. How comical the cat jjj.
Cheers friend and happy Friday Fungi 🙏🏻😊🤗.
Your mushroom kitty cat is so cute. The red dots on the coconut shells make them look real, so so real. Great idea for the garden
Thank you, he is a lovely kitty cat, huggable one. Yes I'm pleased with those shrooms too.🩷😊
glad everything is going great for ya 👌
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That's a very nice idea!
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Wow! This looks so great
Thank you,😊
Good morning, dear friend @theworldaroundme
What a beautiful way the government encourages people to keep their homes decorated. What lovely memories.
You are very creative; you have created beautiful mushrooms; your garden looks beautiful.
Have a beautiful day.
Thank you Sir @jlufer for the lovely comment. Have a beautiful day too! 😊
This is a beautiful way to beautiful the garden and the white dots on the red cap makes it look so real. I love it and that cap on the kitten is cool.
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Thank you. 😊
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Ok
Thanks
You're welcome 😊
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