Welcome to the wonderful world of wild Agaricus mushrooms! If you’re a fan of foraging and exploring the bounties of nature, then you’re in for a treat. The Agaricus family, also known as field mushrooms, is a diverse and fascinating group of fungi that can be found in various habitats…
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When it comes to culinary adventures, there’s nothing quite like the thrill of foraging for wild mushrooms this Satay St George Mushroom Recipe is just one. The hidden treasures that lie in the depths of the forest floor can awaken our senses and ignite our creativity in the kitchen. One…
Foraging for wild mushrooms is a captivating and fulfilling activity that allows individuals to intimately connect with nature and discover an array of delectable edible treasures. In the United Kingdom, the British Isles are home to a staggering 15,000 species of wild mushrooms or fungi, with abundant growth in woodlands…
True Chanterelles or False Chanterelles – it’s a question we might find asking ourselves when we’re out foraging for Chanterelles, to help you forage for the right thing we’ve put together a full piece outlining the key differences between the two. At first glance, it’s easy enough to see how…
Traditionally November marked the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter, but there’s still space to head out foraging in November. It’s really the foragers last chance to collect and preserve ingredients to last throughout the winter. In some parts of the country snow will already have…
You know what store-bought mushrooms are but there’s much more to them so we’re going to take a look at some Weird facts about mushrooms through this piece. What we call a mushroom is in fact just the fruiting body of a fungus, the fruiting videos are produced so that…
Waxcaps are familiar-shaped fungi that are often brightly-coloured with a waxy or slippery-looking cap we’re going to take a closer look at them in this introduction to waxcap mushrooms piece. The botanical name for this family is Hygrocybe meaning ‘watery head’. They are typically found in grasslands that are poor…
The relationship between and fungi is a truly complex one, through this piece we’ll just scratch the surface. When people think of fungi they often see them as destructive, appearing on stale bread, rotting fruit and vegetables and killing trees. But many fungi are actually beneficial to plants and trees,…
Porcelain Fungus / Summer / Autumn / Edible We’re going to take a look at Porcelain Fungus (Oudemansiella musida) Identification so we can feel confident in finding this mushroom when out in the woods. Scientific Name Oudemansiella musida Common Names Porcelain fungus, Poached egg fungus Family Physalacriaceae Habitat grows on…
The best wild mushrooms for beginners The world of mushrooms and fungi can be an intimidating place for beginners so through this guide we’re going to look at the best wild mushrooms for beginners. Many of them look very similar and if you get it wrong there’s the risk of…