Mushroom Blog

Dipping your toes into the world of camping can feel both thrilling and overwhelming. Among the many choices you’ll face, one stands out: traditional tent or the increasingly popular hammock camping? Hammock camping isn’t just a trend; it’s an innovative approach to outdoor sleeping that prioritizes convenience, adaptability, and a unique connection to nature.

Microplastics are an environmental scourge that is pervasive in our oceans and waterways, but humans can be exposed to them through the food they eat. A new study found microplastics on wild-foraged mushrooms, which could expose people who regularly consume foods from the wild to microplastic particles. The study was published in the journal Science of the Total Environment. Previous research has shown that microplastics are present in sea salt, bottled water and beer, among other products…

Southern states are the perfect place to grow warm-season crops. You’ll get a long, frost-free growing season to grow your favorite crops. Knowing the last frost dates can help you make the most out of your garden.

I recently attended the 5-year wild mushroom food safety course that is put on by Tradd Cotter’s Mushroom Mountain.

Spring is a joyous time of the year. Forests and the many critters they foster are just waking up from the cold and dark slumber of winter. Spring brings the familiar feeling feeling of warm sunshine, wildflowers, and freedom from the imberable climate.

Most of us have heard the sayings, “Leave No Trace” and “Take only photos, Leave only footprints” So how, as a new forager, do we rectify these values built around not harming our natural spaces with collecting mushrooms to eat?

Wood ear is an edible mushroom widely used in Asian cultures for food and medicine. It grows broadly throughout North America and is an excellent fungus for beginner foragers. To forage wood ear (Auricularia sp.) successfully, though, you need to know the differences between Wood Ear and Exidia fungi, which are quite similar looking to the untrained eye.

In addition to being one of the most delicious wild edible mushrooms, Lion’s Mane is also super easy to forage. It is an excellent beginner mushroom because it has no look-alikes, plus its appearance is quite striking, making it extremely hard to miss in the woods. When you find Lion’s Mane, you’ll know, and it will be a spectacular day!

Only a tiny percentage of the 14,000+ species of mushrooms across the world are toxic, and even fewer are deadly. However, some of these poisonous mushrooms are quite widespread, even common in locations across North America. Before you head out into the woods mushroom foraging, read up on these toxic mushrooms, so you know what to avoid. The key to a long and healthy life as a forager is knowledge!

Every experienced mushroom hunter has a good bolete story. After all they’re a big part of mushroom culture. Bolete season, which is often only a small part of mushroom season, is the favorite time of year for many foragers. They can be one of the most abundant mushrooms when the season is right (more than you want to carry home type of abundance) and they’re absolutely delicious.

An expert mushroom hunter knows more than just how to differentiate between poisonous and edible mushrooms. They have an understanding of the ecological context in which prized mushrooms occur. They discern patterns in nature using the vegetation, soils, forest structure, topography and other physical features as clues.

Mycelium connected with /u/AndreLeo from Reddit after learning about some of their interesting DIY mycology projects. Learn about bioluminescent fungus in our interview!

We know mushrooms do incredible things. They feed us, heal us, and sustain the health of our ecosystems. But could you imagine wearing clothes made from mushrooms?

Medicinal Mushrooms are powerful natural medicines. They strengthen your health and help maintain vitality. While there are many potent medicinal mushrooms, none has been more scientifically studied and clinically monitored than the Turkey Tail mushroom. Scientifically it is known as Trametes versicolor, although the name Coriolus versicolor is also respected.

What Is Dryad’s Saddle?

The best foraging grounds for mushrooms are national forests, and private property.

Every mushroom hunter has a field guide! It is such an important tool for a forager. If you are enjoying nature and you find a mushroom, then your mycology field guide can give you the clues to know “what kind of mushroom is this?”

Liquid cultures are HUGE game-changers when it comes to growing your own mushrooms. With it, you can produce your own mushroom spawn without the need for a laboratory or a fancy flow hood!

Amelanchier is a genus of 20 species of deciduous shrubs and small trees. They produce an edible fruit in the spring time, so they are desireable to foragers and good for wildlife.

For some Mushroom Foragers, there is no better place to be than the Appalachian mountains in the Autumn season. With its lush and diverse forests, it can truly be a Mushroom paradise. That is if you know what you’re looking for!

A highly sought-after wild mushroom, the chanterelle is top on all foragers' lists of edible mushrooms. These golden gems are the treasure of the forest, popping up under trees and along forest floors. There are around 90 types of chanterelle...

Growing mushrooms is a rewarding and fascinating experience. Not only because it gives you a sneak peek into the mysterious world of fungi, but you get delicious gourmet mushrooms! For experienced and new mushroom growers alike, Oyster Mushrooms are a popular "go-to".

Medicinal mushrooms have created unexpected waves in the world of natural medicine. Yet, ONLY ONE mushroom is praised for its power to enrich brain function.