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…...
Here is a link to the latest Intro to PNW Mushrooms talk
One can learn a lot about mushrooms and all other forms of life in a particular area through some simple searching using iNaturalist. I use it to upload my mushroom observations and at this point I have logged over 2000 in just the PNW. Here is a video outlining some of my favorite uses of…
This is a treemap that summarizes all of my mushroom finds weighted by frequency. The more times I find and photograph a mushroom, the bigger the box. Notice the big blue box in the top left. These are mushrooms that I haven’t identified yet. Zoom in to view taxonomic details.
Here is a recording from Jan 5th. Members will have access to this and all future Intro to Mushroom events/archives for 1 year
Welcome to the Pacific Northwest, a captivating expanse that stretches across parts of British Columbia, Washington, Idaho, and Oregon. While many marvel at its lush forests, rugged coastlines, and majestic mountains, it’s the region’s incredible variety of mushrooms that catches the eye of foragers and nature enthusiasts alike. Thanks to the area’s consistent moisture and…
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…
When: Wednesday December 16 @ 7pm On Dec 10 I hosted a 1hr talk (link) with a really basic overview on how cultivation works. Now that I’ve poured some agar plates and cleaned up my lab, I will share some of the projects I’m getting started. Recording Here