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Dirtmaker
Posted 15 September 2022 - 12:03 PM
Me and hens....we've had this thing going for a long time...an openly consensual combining...
This will be another that's perfect for breaking up and cooking the entire hen in one go.....fresh....
I think I spread spores around.........I go to the right places all the time,........ Half of the drums have fruited now...
I'm sure of it actually....
A
Onion tied to belt
Posted 19 September 2022 - 10:56 AM
What a stunning array of fungus in mothers backyard. A very much enjoyed venture into the forest guided by ye ol’ mushroom wizard over the past weekend. It’s always a much appreciated pleasure hiking with Arathu to appreciate what our land has to offer. Even though rough terrain, soggy valleys, tall grass and what I found out to be Jesus brush is a day with the wizard that will not soon be forgotten.
Our hunt for the most sought after “dancing mushroom “ or Maitake was less than prosperous due to our unusually warm weather. Although you don’t have to go far on the acre to find his domesticated strains growing in abundance. Our day was rewarded with numerous patches of beautiful orange Chanterelles, believe me when I say they are a culinary delight. With some tangy spice and a food dehydrator, as chef Emeril Lagasse would say “ bam” mushroom jerky extraordinaire.
looking forward to seeing what will be next in Arathu’s adventures in edible and medicinal mushroom growing.
Dirtmaker
Posted 19 September 2022 - 05:49 PM
As usual....it was a very enjoyable day Needles...we did see one of the Titans is fallen....
Nothing like G.frondosa to motivate the drive...the terrain is quite harsh actually, sorry about that, and the place is changing too but we just need to locate the new old tree's as the old old tree's stop producing.
I can assure you they are there....there is MUCH more territory to the place we were.....
Don't be fooled by the only chanterelle picture above....we could have picked a HUGE amount with a bit more effort....
But we picked just enough, nice mushrooms actually, to get Needles convinced they are good.....
The rest is the mushrooms showing off for us as we stumble about their neighborhood.....Geezus brush indeed....that stuff is treacherous....
Nice pictures brother! Thanks for coming.....
A
Edited by Arathu, 19 September 2022 - 05:54 PM.
Posted 20 September 2022 - 03:45 PM
Soooo,
What the heck is Jesus/ Geezus Brush?
On another note, the pictures shared on this and other walks in the forest , always make me wish I could join you for a wandering through your forest cathedral..............
Dirtmaker
Posted 20 September 2022 - 07:07 PM
https://www.invasive...ultiflora-rose
https://weedid.misso...cfm?weed_id=243
A dense thicket of the above that will entangle you and make you bleed, tear your clothes, and generally prompt and evoke "lord cussing"........ pretty much sums it up...
Deer can run right through it.......humans not so much.....
The beauty and splendor of nature is something I've spent my lifetime exploring in depth......These forests know me.... Skye if you come East and want to see....let me know.....I will show you
Bring good camera and batteries......and good footwear....Needles can give tips.... 
A
Edited by Arathu, 20 September 2022 - 07:11 PM.
Posted 20 September 2022 - 08:49 PM
https://www.invasive...ultiflora-rose
https://weedid.misso...cfm?weed_id=243
A dense thicket of the above that will entangle you and make you bleed, tear your clothes, and generally prompt and evoke "lord cussing"........ pretty much sums it up...
Deer can run right through it.......humans not so much.....
The beauty and splendor of nature is something I've spent my lifetime exploring in depth......These forests know me.... Skye if you come East and want to see....let me know.....I will show you
Bring good camera and batteries......and good footwear....Needles can give tips....
A
Definitely a good camera, I’m guessing you have one. My first journey I brought camera and lenses, flash the whole works. Now I carry a small Leica point and shoot. Plus setting up to take a shot can take extra time. So try to keep it simple with a dslr. Toting a backpack, gadget bag, walking stick ( a must have) and a ten or twenty pound bag of mushrooms though all that beautiful terrain can be a chore to say the least. Arathu said “footwear”, it’s more important than the camera. High top gortex is highly recommend. It’s all worth it and I would do it every day, real life obligations say no your not. Grasp the opportunity if it presents itself…….
Dirtmaker
Posted 09 October 2022 - 10:16 AM
Thant's number six of the barrel culture experiment....six of eight.....I'm going with calling success on that one....
And then there's thing's like this.....from "left over" spawn.....out the filter...
Even with neglect they find a way.....This is the strain I plugged logs with...the leftover spawn in fact...
The fungal Kingdom is incredible and seem very much interested in human interaction......
Embrace the shroom man....embrace them...
Best Friggin hobby EVER........in the history of hobbies......I cannot over emphasize this point....
.....at least to me....
A
Edited by Arathu, 09 October 2022 - 01:12 PM.
Dirtmaker
Posted 24 November 2022 - 08:10 AM
http://www.davidmoor...TINUM/index.htm
For those that may be interested in a much deeper look.....(following links Ferather posted "earlier" resulted in this, which I'm reading through right now actually)
Take what you need and can use, understand that DIVERSITY IS THE WAY........
Happy Thanksgiving......I AM grateful for many things.....beginning with the DIRT and especially it's makers.....
Once again I will NOT be participating in any gluttonous activities which result in gastrointestinal discomfort, dysfunction, or coma-like responses......
I must be getting old......Peace Yo......
A
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