Mushrooms
More About Fairy Rings
A recent news article produced by the NorthWest Arkansas Times quoted Jay Justice on fairy rings:
“A lot of times they [mushrooms] grow in fairy rings or semi fairy rings,” he said. “The gills will be pure white when they’re young, but over time, they’ll turn to a greenish gray color, which means they’re poisonous. It […]
Shiitake Logs
Fall temperatures and rain bring out the mushrooms. This article discusses how shiitakes grow wild in Asia and how they’re cultivated on hardwood logs. Shiitakes are known and prized for their health benefits as well as their flavor and texture. You can grow your own shiitakes with a Ma & Pa Shiitake Mushroom Kit like […]
Questions about Fairy Rings
A reader wrote to ask me about fairy rings this past week. She wanted to know how and why mushrooms grew in rings. This particular ring was noted in a grassy area near a stream. The answer to this question lies sometimes in the type of mushroom that grows from the mycelium that forms the […]
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