Whether you want to start your mushroom-hunting journey or simply have an invested interest in fungi, there are several different types of poisonous mushrooms you should be aware of. Mushrooms are often misidentified when foraged, which is why knowing your fungi is key for your safety. So many mushroom species look alike, making it difficult to…
Month: May 2025
Believe it or not, you can actually forage for mushrooms in the wintertime! While it might be far too cold for some species, there are quite a few edible mushroom species out there that not only survive during the winter but are also at the prime stage for harvesting during the winter. There are many wild…
The largest mushroom ever grown is sometimes referred to as the Humongous Fungus, and it measures 3.7 square miles in area. That’s right, a single organism has reached a size larger than some small towns, essentially taking over a large portion of land in the Malheur National Forest in Oregon. This mushroom belongs to the Armillaria ostoyae species. The…