Growing and Foraging

Jack O'Lantern mushrooms (scientific name Omphalotus olearius) are toxic gilled fungi that are commonly mistaken for (edible) chanterelles which are similar…

Stinkhorn mushrooms (Phallus impudicus)  are a species of fungi that have a unique phallus-like appearance. Their fruiting bodies also resemble for…

Fly Agaric mushrooms also known as Fly Amanita (scientific name Amanita Muscaria) are a species of gilled mushroom. They belong in…

When foraging for mushrooms in the wild, identifying poisonous species of fungi is perhaps even more important than recognizing the safe…

Death Cap mushrooms (Amanita phalloides), are a type of toxic wild fungus that resemble a few other edible types of fungi…

Picking your own mushrooms can be an enjoyable way of obtaining these nutritious fungi. However, it's important to be on the…

There are many reasons you might wish to grow your own mushrooms; you might not want to forage for them or…

Do you love mushrooms? Do you want to start growing your own mushrooms? Here’s how to start down this new path.…

Mushrooms are delicious when added to a meal; they take the dish to the next level. But have you thought about…