Tag: Forest
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No More Fly Agaric
This was last November, I was gutted to see the Fly Agaric season was over. Note to all foragers: aim for September. In October they go maggoty, and by November they’re turning to mush.
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Further Experiments With Fly Agaric
I was so determined to learn more about Fly Agaric, that I asked a friend to pick some for me. He was kind and did so, and I was so excited to study it further. The problem was, the season was done. In the time it took for him to pass them to me and…
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Plant Identification – Common Sallow?
What do you guys think? I found this last year and just found the pic in my gallery, but this isn’t one I’m familiar with personally.
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Fuel Fungi!
Anyone else see these little fellas everywhere? I noticed them all year round, and it turns out they’re great as firestarters. They look like coal and burn like it too! If we find ourselves with a fuel shortage coming, these might be handy to have at the ready…
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Cauliflower Fungus
I found this last year when exploring the woods and had to try it. Honestly, it was lovely! Great texture, gentle flavour, it was great! It’d be a great alternative to carbs in a dish, it’s that satisfying. Apparently it’s one of those mushrooms that people can’t really grow in a controlled environment, so when…
