Mycology

Yup. Got tired of not knowing if the portobella-looking shrooms in our garden are edible or not...so I am gonna hit the books and maybe even go mushroom hunting sometime soon.

The inspiration came twofold, #1. I'd hate to waste perfectly edible shrooms popping wild in the garden, and #2. I am in the last chapter of The Omnivore's Dilemma (Michael Pollan) and his shroom story telling inspired me. So I am now on a mission!

I found a good site to start with http://www.mushroomthejournal.com/ and some other sites as well ( http://www.mykoweb.com)/ and all the literature points out the importance of joining a local mycology club. But...surprise! surprise! There is NONE in central Florida...or all of Florida for that matter. This kinda blows my mind as it would seem our humid weather and oak forests are perfect breeding ground for these expensive nutritional powerhouses. I guess I'll have to start one ☺

If I don't post anything for a couple of weeks call 911.

***Update***found one site for Fl shroom hunting and identification but it is in the Gulf Coast too far for me...ugh! http://polaris.net/~annep/FloridaFungi/introduc.html

Edible Shrooms?

A couple of days ago I posted a pic of some appetizing looking shrooms, I was wondering if those were edible. The one the squirrel is eating is considerably smaller than the ones in the front garden...but I am certain they are the same kind.

I guess this answers my question. I will be on squirrel watch...if she drops, I'll know not to touch them ;-D

Shrooms

To do list for the remainder of the year: learn more about soil, permaculture, entomology & shrooms! I wish so badly I could differentiate between edible and non edible mushrooms! These things are huge! About six inches wide...this could potentially mean a free dinner! If you see no more postings after tomorrow is because I tried them...call 911 ☺