[Grammy]

"I would say that the thyme had some other fungal issue - like powdery mildew. I’ve not known mushroom-like spores to grow on anything other than hay, wood mulch or something rotting in the woods like a fallen tree.

And I’m assuming you’re using STRAW bales. HAY is what animals eat, STRAW is for bedding and using in Straw Bale Gardening."

Yes, you are obviously right. I am not only a crappy gardener, I'm also obviously not a farmer!

So I decided to search for the ugly that was growing on my thyme and found out it was called "Dog vomit slime mold". Grows on mulch that is wet. We had a really wet and cloudy season last year. The mold spread from the straw to the thyme, that was laying over on the straw. I am hoping that stuff is gone for good.

[Diana in Wisconsin]

I’ve seen that type of fungus. And being a long-time dog owner? The description is spot-on, LOL!

Hope dry weather finds you this season. I always have a better garden in a dry year than in a wet year. We had a serious drought in 2012 and it was the BEST Pepper and Tomato season ever. I kept everything watered with well water and fertilized more than usual, but it was worth it.

Excellent production that year, but I don’t wish a drought on anyone. I also had big Bullfrogs in any damp and/or shady spots and one took up residency in my watering can.

I hate Bullfrogs! *SHUDDER*