Common Puffball / Summer / Autumn / Edible  Step into the enchanting world of the Common Puffball, scientifically known as Lycoperdon Perlatum, as we unravel the delicate delights and culinary possibilities of this remarkable mushroom. In this blog post, we invite you to discover the unique qualities and culinary…
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Clouded Agaric / Autumn / Winter / Edible Enter the misty world of the Clouded Agaric, scientifically known as Clitocybe Nebularis, as we unravel the enchanting qualities of this captivating mushroom. In this blog post, we embark on a journey to discover the ethereal beauty and ecological significance of this…
Grey Knight / Summer / Autumn / Toxic Scientific Name Tricholoma Terreum Common Names The Grey Knight, Dirty Tricholoma. Family Tricholomataceae Habitat They are mycorrhizal with coniferous trees, most commonly pines and spruces. Description A fairly common member of the Knight family, they were eaten a lot in the past.…
The Yellow Knight / Summer / Autumn / Toxic Scientific Name Tricholoma Equestre Common Names The Yellow Knight, Canary Mushroom, Man on Horseback. Family Tricholomataceae Habitat They are mycorrhizal, mostly with pines but occasionally oak and birch. Most common in Scotland and Northern England. Description A fairly common mushroom in…
An exploration of Ganoderma species and how to identify, harvest and prepare them. Herbal Uses for the Reishi Mushroom Knowledge and use of Reishi mushroom(s) in the Western world have recently ballooned. When a group of different mushroom species or subpeciess are referred to with the same name, the group…
Glistening Inkcap / Spring / Summer / Autumn / Edible Welcome to a world of delicate culinary delights as we celebrate the captivating flavors of the Glistening Inkcap (Coprinellus micaceus). Join us on a journey where gastronomy meets elegance. With its distinctive appearance, featuring glistening caps and slender stems, the…
Common Inkcap / All Year Round / Toxic Enter the intriguing realm of the Common Inkcap, scientifically known as Coprinopsis Atramentaria, as we uncover the fascinating yet cautionary qualities of this mushroom. In this blog post, we embark on a journey to explore the unique characteristics and toxic nature of…
Buttercaps / Summer / Autumn / Winter / Edible Prepare to embark on a culinary adventure like no other as we delve into the delectable world of Buttercaps, scientifically known as Rhodocollybia Butyraceae. Sadly although Edible they don’t have a great flavour, brilliant however for bulking out our favourite mushroom…
Wavy Caps / Autumn / Winter / Edible Wavy Caps / Blueleg Brownies aren’t a mushroom that we come across that often when we’re out foraging mushrooms, however when we do it’s most often in parks & building development wood chip piles. Scientific Name Psilocybe Cyanescens Common Names Wavy Caps,…
Fools Funnel / Summer / Autumn / Winter / Toxic Enter with utmost caution into the perilous domain of the Fools Funnel (Clitocybe rivulosa), a mushroom that disguises its true danger beneath an innocent facade. Join us as we uncover the treacherous nature of this toxic fungus. With its pale…