mushrooms

Cultivating Gourmet and Medicinal Mushrooms

Submitted by Jeremy on December 30, 2009 - 12:12am
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a bible of mushroom growing, and even has a chapter on "Permaculture with a mycological twist." It covers a range of topics from outdoor growing systems to different growing mediums and describes the types of mushrooms most suitable for cultivation and their individual needs.
Book Author(s): 
Paul Stamets
ISBN 10: 
1580081754
a bible of mushroom growing, and even has a chapter on "Permaculture with a mycological twist." It covers a range of topics from outdoor growing systems to different growing mediums and describes the types of mushrooms most suitable for cultivation and their individual needs.
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Mycelium Running: How Mushrooms Can Help Save the World

Submitted by Jeremy on December 30, 2009 - 12:12am
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a fascinating book detailing his research in areas like filtration of toxins before they enter waterways, assisting with forest health & productivity, remediating brownfields and nuclear contamination, and replacing toxic pesticides. It details several ways of growing mushrooms at home and the varieties best suited for it.
Book Author(s): 
Paul Stamets
ISBN 10: 
1580085792
a fascinating book detailing his research in areas like filtration of toxins before they enter waterways, assisting with forest health & productivity, remediating brownfields and nuclear contamination, and replacing toxic pesticides. It details several ways of growing mushrooms at home and the varieties best suited for it.
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Mushrooms Demystified

Submitted by Jeremy on December 30, 2009 - 12:11am
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a comprehensive identification guide to over 2000 mushroom species, with over 800 photos including color plates. It includes both edible and non-edible species. Helpful keys guide you through identification and reference the differences of look-alikes. A good investment for anyone serious about hunting wild mushrooms.
Book Author(s): 
David Arora
ISBN 10: 
898151694
a comprehensive identification guide to over 2000 mushroom species, with over 800 photos including color plates. It includes both edible and non-edible species. Helpful keys guide you through identification and reference the differences of look-alikes. A good investment for anyone serious about hunting wild mushrooms.

All That the Rain Promises and More

Submitted by Jeremy on March 15, 2009 - 11:33pm
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 a field guide to common western mushrooms.  All of the many pictures are in color, and many of them are quite whimsical.  It also includes recipes (including a very good one for blewitts and chantrelles) and recollections of memorable mushroom hunts.  

Book Author(s): 
David Arora
ISBN 10: 
0898153883