Mice! Posted May 2, 2018 Report Share Posted May 2, 2018 This is certainly not the best book for mushrooms as it only shows a few but its a handy pocket size, my bigger book says could also be... then you find something that wants to make you very ill, going on a course sounds like a great idea. 7 hours ago, loriusgarrulus said: There might be some truffles growing there already, you never know have you checked your soul type? Can't believe how much truffles sell for. And i didn't know there was a false truffle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDog Posted May 2, 2018 Report Share Posted May 2, 2018 I have the Collins 'Complete guide to mushrooms and toadstools'. The illustrations (photos) are exceptional. I also have the same publishers complete guides to birds and insects which I find invaluable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old'un Posted May 2, 2018 Report Share Posted May 2, 2018 Best way to learn is to join a fungi group, there’s plenty of them around the country, I was a member of the Worcester Fungi Group for many years, its surprising what you learn in a group and there’s always an expert on hand to help confirm your find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted May 2, 2018 Report Share Posted May 2, 2018 37 minutes ago, old'un said: Best way to learn is to join a fungi group, there’s plenty of them around the country, I was a member of the Worcester Fungi Group for many years, its surprising what you learn in a group and there’s always an expert on hand to help confirm your find. did they adopt the "suck it and see" approach......................is the group still active and how many are left......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old'un Posted May 2, 2018 Report Share Posted May 2, 2018 11 minutes ago, ditchman said: did they adopt the "suck it and see" approach......................is the group still active and how many are left......... Yep still going and the blonde lady carrying a basket (far right) runs the group, Diana Parsons....https://worcestershirefungusgroup.weebly.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old'un Posted May 2, 2018 Report Share Posted May 2, 2018 (edited) 37 minutes ago, ditchman said: did they adopt the "suck it and see" approach......................is the group still active and how many are left......... Never suck one of these….....Or your knife making days will be over. Edited May 2, 2018 by old'un Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Holliday Posted May 2, 2018 Report Share Posted May 2, 2018 On 01/05/2018 at 10:47, loriusgarrulus said: These are a couple of the varieties of fungi in the wood. I have photos of about 8 different sorts, but it wont let me upload the rest. The bottom ones look like the common earthball. Not poisonous but definitely not edible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bala Posted May 2, 2018 Report Share Posted May 2, 2018 ditchmans not thinking of eating them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holly Posted May 4, 2018 Report Share Posted May 4, 2018 picked a few today for a friend i cant eat st.georges they make me ill which is a shame as i know loads of good spots for them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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