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…
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Horse’s Hoof Fungus/ All Year Round / Inedible Enter a realm of natural resilience as we explore the intriguing features and uses of the inedible Horsehoof Fungus (Fomes fomentarius). Join us on a journey where functionality and artistic allure intersect. With its distinctive hoof-shaped appearance and tough, woody texture, the…
Artist Bracket / All Year Round / Edible Prepare to be captivated by the exquisite beauty and artistic prowess of the Artist Bracket, a fascinating fungus also known as Ganoderma Applanatum. In this blog post, we embark on a journey into the mesmerising world of this unique mushroom. Scientific Name…
Larch Bolete / Summer / Autumn / Winter / Edible Welcome to the wonderful world of mushroom hunting! In this exciting blog post, we’ll be your trusty guides as we unravel the secrets of identifying the delectable Larch Bolete (Suillus grevillei). Picture yourself wandering through sun-dappled forests, searching for these…
Velvet Shank / Winter / Edible Common Names Velvet Shank, Enoki Scientific Name Flammulina Velutipes Family Physalacriaceae Habitat Common throughout Britain and Ireland, Europe, Asia, North Africa and North America Occurs on logs and stumps of hardwood trees and diseased trees Description This gorgeous mushroom is a wild variety of…
Angel Wings / Spring / Summer / Autumn / Toxic Enter a world of wonder and caution as we delve into the fascinating realm of Angel Wings mushrooms (scientifically known as Pleurocybella porrigens). In this blog post, we embark on a journey to explore the delicate allure and potential dangers…
Grey Oyster / Spring / Summer / Autumn / Winter / Edible Welcome to a world of culinary delight as we explore the savoury pleasures of the Grey Oyster Mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus). Join us on a journey where gastronomy meets satisfaction. With its delicate, fan-shaped caps and earthy aroma, the…
Winter Chanterelle / Autumn / Winter / Edible Scientific Name Craterellus Tubaeformis Common Names Winter Chanterelle, Trumpet chanterelle, Yellow Foot Family Cantharellaceae Habitat Not too common but can be found in quite large numbers. A delicious wintertime mushroom, most often found growing with beech or birch and quite often in…
Funeral bell Mushroom / Autumn / Winter / Toxic Prepare for a chilling revelation as we unmask the hidden danger of Funeral Bell Mushroom (Galerina marginata), a species that exudes a deadly elegance. Join us on a journey where beauty and toxicity intertwine. With their small, bell-shaped caps and subtle…
There’s nothing better than coming in from a day of hunting mushrooms, prepping the ingredients, popping in this pie, warming up in the bath & then coming down to a piping hot wild mushroom & chicken pie. I must admit, it always tastes better when you’ve picked the mushrooms yourself…