This is my latest Intro to PNW Mushrooms talk from Nov 13. I did not have my normal setup and the virtual green video is not quite as crisp. For a better visual experience, consider watching an earlier video (currently) pinned to the top of the blog area. This one IS captiontioned however so that…...
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You find a mushroom and notice two key features on the underside of the cap. The gills are white, and they are detached from the stem. Surprisingly this is enough to significantly narrow the possibilities of this mushroom’s identity...
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…...
I have gathered a bunch of docs from my various presentations . . .
This is a summary of some of my favorite apps that I use when searching for mushrooms. It includes an overview on GaiaGPS, maps.me, iNaturalist (again), and even my photos app....
Most of you know how much I love iNaturalist. It is an excellent way to learn more about all types of life around us including fungi. I photograph most of the interesting mushrooms I find on my walks and then upload them to iNat. This helps me to keep track of what I have found,…...
Let’s take a look at fungi under the microscope. I’m a newbie with microscopy but that just means we get to learn together....
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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Some mushrooms are decomposers and can be grown relatively easily at home. Here is a short overview of how the process works. Make some noise if you would like to learn more and I will add a more in-depth cultivation talk to the calendar....
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