Where to find specific trees
Certain mushrooms like chanterelles, boletes, hedgehogs, and natural morels only grow with specific tree species. You can use these maps below to learn more about the distribution of various tree species in the PNW…
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Further Reading
As I mention throughout this site, I am not an expert. My knowledge of mushrooms is based on my personal experience, videos, lectures, classes, and some excellent books. I’d like to share with you some of the books that I use most often and some that I know others really enjoy. ** This post is…...
Potion-Making
My wife Kristi has been experimenting with tinctures, herbal infusions, and shrubs. Rose-hip infused brandy Fire Cider Oxymel Reishi Tincture Recipes Below Rosehip Infused Brandy Fresh or Frozen Rose Hips w/stems removed (dried can be used too – reduce by ½) 1 TBSP – ¼ Cup Brown Sugar (based on preference for sweetness) 2 cinnamon…
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Intro to PNW Mushrooms (Repost)
A replay from the last Intro to PNW Mushrooms presentation
Mushroom Cap Shapes
One aspect of mushroom identification is comparing an unknown mushroom to descriptions of a known mushroom. Here are some common cap shapes and representations of these through familiar mushrooms. All mushrooms exhibit a variety of shapes throughout their lifecycle so identification through cap shape is more art than science. Key Takeaways Cap shapes can be…