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As the soil temperature continues to drop towards freezing at the higher elevations, we see fruiting across the region beginning to slow. Still there is plenty of fungal activity out there but we find that it’s the low elevation areas that are showing the most activity. This is part of a 2-part series exploring what…
Last night I hosted a talk on the iconic Amanita muscaria and some of the other relatively common Amanita species in our region. This is only accessible to Basic and Full members Pro Membership Get the data serious foragers use to find more mushrooms Free members get soil temps, precipitation, and ecoregion data. Pro unlocks…
Morels are a king of the mushroom world. They are one of the most sought after and expensive ingredients, yet when you come across them on your hikes or hunts, you may be left wondering how to introduce them into your meals. Fried stuffed morels are an easy, customizable dish that is great for a…
Morel crostini is a great, easy to make hors d’oeuvre to impress guests, or simply to enjoy yourself. The sweet, yet tart flavor of balsamic vinegar balances well with morels, making this an exciting treat. For tips about finding, harvesting, and cooking with morels, read our post Cooking With Morels. I began making my crostini…
help decide where and when we will host the next cultivation workshops. I’m gathering your preferences and will schedule new workshops once we have enough interest. Pro Membership Get the data serious foragers use to find more mushrooms Free members get soil temps, precipitation, and ecoregion data. Pro unlocks the layers that help you narrow…
Finding specific tree species in Washington and Oregon Finding specific mushrooms can require finding specific trees. Mushrooms like chanterelles, boletes, hedgehogs, at matsutake all depend on intimate connections with certain tree species. When you browse a mushroom guide you will often find these trees listed in the Habitat section. Learning about the environment a specific…
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