Late to the party
‘Twas the 4th of October and early that day, we packed up the car and sped on our way.With clothing and munchies and even a peach, we drove many hours to...
Category: Ron’s Mushroom Musings
Time to put away your garden tools and pick up your mushroom basket
Well, it’s getting to be that time of year when we start transitioning from summer activities to those we enjoy doing in the fall. But before I talk about one...
The Shaggy Parasol
Last month it was all about a shaggy mushroom commonly known as the Shaggy Mane (Coprinus comatus). While being a truly interesting and attractive mushroom to encounter, neither Sandy nor...
Mushroom on a Stick
While no one I know actually calls Coprinus comatus by the common name “mushroom on a stick”, its long cylindrical or tubular looking cap sitting on a stout fibrous stem...
The Ubiquitous Puffball
During my younger years I can honestly say that mushrooms were never really on my radar. My mother would tell me childhood stories of how I would often come home...
The tough but tasty Laccaria
Mushroom species in the genus Laccaria come in several colors in our region of Oregon but fortunately all are fairly easy to identify. The first time Sandy and I became acquainted with Laccaria species was...
