Cauliflower Mushrooms – an Introduction
Cauliflower mushrooms (genus Sparassis) are large fungi that are often said to have the likeness of a cauliflower head. They also…
Giant Puffball Mushrooms – the Fungus Goliaths
Giant Puffball Mushrooms (scientific name Calvatia Gigantea) are huge mushrooms that are often the size of a soccer ball and which,…
Hedgehog Mushrooms – An Introduction
For novice mushroom collectors, one of the most daunting things to learn is how to recognize different mushrooms and not to…
Lion’s Mane Mushrooms – The Medicinal Benefits
Lion’s Mane mushrooms (also known as monkey head mushrooms and bearded tooth mushrooms) are a unique-looking type of fungi that belong…
White Button Mushrooms; a Starters Guide
White button mushrooms are considered by many to be the most typical and perhaps “boring" type of mushroom you may find…
Oyster Mushrooms; an Introduction
Oyster Mushrooms are one of the most common edible mushroom types that belong in the Pleurotus genus of gilled mushrooms. They…
Saprotrophic Mushrooms and Other Types
There are estimated to be as many as 10,000 species of mushrooms. Some mushrooms share similar traits such as saprotrophic mushrooms…
Morel Mushrooms; How to Cook Them
Getting hold of morel mushrooms can be difficult because of their short growing period, but they do make very tasty and…
Poisonous Mushrooms; Knowing What to Avoid
Picking your own mushrooms can be an enjoyable way of obtaining these nutritious fungi. However, it's important to be on the…
Grow Your Own Mushrooms; A Beginner’s Guide
There are many reasons you might wish to grow your own mushrooms; you might not want to forage for them or…
