Forest Fungi: Explores fungi commonly found in forest ecosystems.
Welcome to the spooky October edition of FORAGE in Mushroom Digest! This month, we step into the mysterious world of the Eastern Jack-o’-Lantern Mushroom (Omphalotus illudens). With its bioluminescent glow, golden hues, and impressive size, this mushroom is a thrilling find for fall foragers. While it’s not edible—in fact, it’s toxic—its presence in the autumn…
A Shaman’s Journey Through the Snow In the frosty landscapes of Siberia, shamans donned red-and-white garments, gathering these mushrooms as they trekked through the snow-covered forests. Known for their potent properties, the mushrooms were carefully dried and prepared for ceremonial use. The shamans, seeking to commune with spirits or enter altered states, would ingest the…
How to make Lions Mane substrate Let’s explore a simple yet effective preparation of Lions Mane substrate. Creating a substrate for cultivating Lion’s Mane mushrooms involves a few key steps. Lions Mane mushroom prefers a substrate rich in hardwood materials, as it naturally grows on decaying hardwood trees. Below is a basic guide on how…
More Than a Culinary Mushroom Oyster mushrooms (Pleurotus ostreatus) are often celebrated for their delicate flavor and versatility in the kitchen. Yet beyond their role as a gourmet ingredient, they serve a much greater purpose. These fungi are environmental powerhouses with the remarkable ability to clean polluted ecosystems. Through their enzymatic toolkit and expansive mycelial…
