Fungi and vital minerals.

[Hepworth]

As a new member, I've scanned all the subjects and notice no mention of wild mushrooms. not only a vital source of minerals but very tasty.
People may worry about the implications but there are several species that cannot be mistaken for the dangerous variety.
All through the year a mushroom is available in a wood or field near you.

[Arzosah]

Hi Hepworth - I'm not prepared to go foraging for mushrooms until I've been on a foraging day, personally, but I will be inoculating a birch log with spawn bought online soon - I was having a confab with a neighbour, and he's cutting down a tree of mine (blasted thing is up to the top of the roof! I can't do that) and he's given me some birch in return for that).

[junmist]

Hi Hepworth Im with you on the mushrooms I only know about 3 which I would eat with out worrying. Id like to find someone that hunts mushrooms that I could go out with and learn more about them or find a way to test them so that I don't kill myself or the family

[Delightful]

I like mushroom hunting but only bother with ones without evil cousins or I can identify easily. Mainly jew's ear (looks like an ear glued to elder/beech) and parasol mushrooms (big, filling, easy to spot).
http://www.nifg.org.uk/edible_fungi.htm http://www.amazon.co.uk/Collins-Complet ... 918&sr=1-3 <- expensive but great photos and ID tips.

[itsybitsy]

Not something I'm prepared to take a chance with, I'm afraid.

[Hepworth]

I like mushroom hunting but only bother with ones without evil cousins or I can identify easily. Mainly jew's ear (looks like an ear glued to elder/beech) and parasol mushrooms (big, filling, easy to spot).
http://www.nifg.org.uk/edible_fungi.htm http://www.amazon.co.uk/Collins-Complet ... 918&sr=1-3 <- expensive but great photos and ID tips.

Parasol mushrooms, yes. Jews ears no taste but good texture.
My favorite would be chantrelles, (never ruined by insects).

[Hepworth]

Hi Hepworth - I'm not prepared to go foraging for mushrooms until I've been on a foraging day, personally, but I will be inoculating a birch log with spawn bought online soon - I was having a confab with a neighbour, and he's cutting down a tree of mine (blasted thing is up to the top of the roof! I can't do that) and he's given me some birch in return for that).

If you lived in South Wales Arzosah you would be welcome to join us on our weekly forage.

[Moony]

I was kinda put off picking wild mushrooms after watching an episode of Ray Mears (wild britain ? or something similar) where his sidekick, who had thought he was a bit of an expert himself, related a story about nearly dieing after eating a mis-identified fungi.

[chris8472]

Hi Hepworth - I'm not prepared to go foraging for mushrooms until I've been on a foraging day, personally, but I will be inoculating a birch log with spawn bought online soon - I was having a confab with a neighbour, and he's cutting down a tree of mine (blasted thing is up to the top of the roof! I can't do that) and he's given me some birch in return for that).

If you lived in South Wales Arzosah you would be welcome to join us on our weekly forage.

where in south wales you from m8 if not to far id be intrested in join you im from maesteg near bridgend hope you dont think im being to cheeky but would love to learn to forage for mushrooms

[jansman]

I was lucky as a child to have a neighbour who was Polish. Polish Free Army ww2 he was. He knew about fungi, fishing and looking after youself generally. What a chap. He only passed away last year, and I was proud to speak at his funeral as he was a lifelong friend. He taught me a lot about mushrooms, and it is a seasonal hobby I still enjoy. If you have an Eastern European friend, ask them , they are experts. They have to be to live.