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A new morels home page
I created a page dedicated to PNW morels which might make understanding our local morels a little easier. My understanding of morel species, descriptions, habitat and other important information continues to grow and there are certainly things I can improve here. Please send me a note if you have any suggestions on ways that I…
Growing Mushrooms – A Primer
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....
2026 Morel Maps
Looking for morel maps? Try Forayz Real-time soil temps, historical burn perimeters, and more — built for PNW morel hunters. Launch Map Learn More Introducing 2026 Morel Maps: Your Guide to a Bountiful Season Exciting news for morel hunters in Oregon and Washington! Our 2025 Morel Maps are now available, packed with the latest features to help you find prime…
Mushroom Cultures
Contact me if you would like a liquid culture of one of my cultivated mushroom species. I may have agar plates, slants or spores that I can share. Oysters, Lion’s Mane, and King Stropharia are among the easier species. Now is a great time to begin indoor preparations for a mushroom garden in the spring…
Describing the caps of gilled mushrooms
It is difficult to notice what you can’t describe. Here is a list of words that mycologists have used to formally describe the caps of gilled mushrooms. The larger the word the more often it is used.
Cooking With Morels
ByBirdi’Tis the season for morels, so with a keen eye and a little patience, you may find yourself walking out of a burn area with a delicious ingredient to use in your next meal or snack. Check out our 2020 Morel Burn Map Index to find out where you might be most likely to find…