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PER198
A complete beginner’s guide to growing mushrooms. Step-by-step instructions, with drawings and photographs—16 in full color, introduce the novice to the full range of growing methods, from sterile culture procedures—the basis of all tissue culture cloning techniques—to indoor bottle gardens to indoor/outdoor compost gardens. Includes a section on producing small quantities of precisely-mixed compost indoors and a taxonomy of selected psilocybin-containing mushrooms.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 6 x 7
Author: Bob Harris
ISBN: 9781579510664
$1895
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SKY020
Novices eager to collect tasty wild mushrooms will find this unique guide invaluable. Unlike others, it focuses only on those types that are both safe to eat and delicious. Most important, it presents the eight rules of mushroom gathering in a straightforward fashion—including “Never, never take a mushroom with gills” and “If a mushroom smells rotten, it is rotten. ” Among the many mushrooms covered are the cep; the red-cracked, larch, bay, and birch boletes; hen of the woods, chanterelle, trumpet chanterelle, hedgehog fungus, common puffball, horn of plenty, and cauliflower mushroom. Each is identified with several color photographs and...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Author: Alexander Schwab
ISBN: 9781602391604
$1495
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RAN433
The  National Audubon Society Pocket Guide to Familiar Mushrooms  is filled with distinct descriptions and detailed color photographs yet is compact enough to easily slip into the back pocket when on a mushroom-hunting excursion. This streamlined volume contains; an easy-to-use field guide identifying 80 familiar North American mushrooms, an outline of identifying mushrooms characteristics, the basics of when and where to look for mushrooms and certain distinguishing qualities of poisonous mushrooms. This pocket guide is teeming with information on this class of fungi; full-color photographs and descriptive line drawings, engaging...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Field Identification Guide
Dimensions (IN): 6 x 0.4 x 4.1
ISBN: 9780679729846
$1495
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FFB067
For amateur collectors or professional mycologists working in the field, this guidebook is quite simply the best North American mushroom reference ever published. Each of the 1,000 specimens is shown in full color on a neutral background to eliminate distractions, and specimens are arranged to show the cap, stem, gills, spines and a cross section, usually in various stages of growth. . Roger Phillips identifies all regional varieties of Basidiomycetes, which include chanterelles, puffballs and fungi, and Ascomycetes, which include morels and cup fungi. Detailed descriptive information on each mushroom variety includes:Dimensions of cap,...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 9 x 6 x 1.1
Author: Roger Phillips
ISBN: 9781554076512
$2995
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MOU132
Includes space for spore printing Prompts and data points to fill in about found mushrooms Compact size makes it easy to take on hikes and foraging trips Expert and novice mushroom hunters alike will enjoy using this journal to track all their fungal finds. The  Mushroom Logbook  includes space to collect important data points, such as cap and stalk characteristics, nearby plants and wildlife, habitat, weather, and other notes. The textured cover will stand up to the elements and has a metallic decorative title and Morel mushroom icon to draw the eye.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 6 x 7
ISBN: 9781680516333
$1095
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ING008
Good 'Shroom Bad 'Shroom is a friendly, authoritative field guide to the challenges and delights of hunting and eating wild mushrooms - how to ID the edible ones and avoid the toxic ones. . Mushroom expert John Plischke considers 50 of the most interesting and noteworthy mushrooms out there, with full-color photos throughout and generous helpings of mushroom recipes. An attractive gift book for beginners and old-timers alike - adults as well as curious kids - Good 'Shroom Bad 'Shroom features heavy matte-laminated pages and concealed-wire binding for handy use outside.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Author: John Plischke III
ISBN: 9780981961583
$2295
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PGN319
In  The Fungal Pharmacy , noted herbalist Robert Rogers introduces readers to more than 300 species of medicinal mushrooms and lichens found in North America. These fungi, Rogers explains, have the capacity to heal both the body and, through the process of myco-remediation, the planet itself. Throughout the book, he documents their success in optimizing the immune system and treating a wide range of acute and chronic diseases, including cardiovascular, respiratory, and liver problems, blood sugar disorders, cancer, and obesity. Entries discuss the mushroom or lichen’s medicinal traits and properties, including active chemical...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 8 x 10
Author: Robert Rogers
ISBN: 9781556439537
$3495
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PGW280
Step into nature, whether in a park, forest, prairie, or lakeland, and you are surrounded by edible wild foods–if you know where to look. Old traditions of foraging have seen a passionate resurgence of interest among midwestern chefs and home cooks intrigued by the vitality of foods growing just footsteps–or a healthy hike–from their doors. But many hesitate over collecting wild mushrooms: How do you know which ones are okay to eat? And once you do, how should you prepare them? Untamed Mushrooms  opens up the field, explaining how to seek, find, and cook wild mushrooms. Gorgeous full-color photographs and expert guidance unspool the...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 8 x 10
Author: Michael Karns, Lisa Golden Schroeder
ISBN: 9781681340869
$2995
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AVK066
Begin Identifying and Collecting Seven Edible Mushrooms! Since 1993,   Start Mushrooming   has been the trusted guide for beginners. This second edition introduces seven of the most common, edible wild mushrooms in North America. It features more photographs and expert tips from award-winning author and naturalist Stan Tekiela that make mushroom identification even easier.   Start Mushrooming includes the information you need to start foraging with confidence. The focused look at seven wild, edible mushrooms includes a unique checklist-based approach to help you confirm each mushroom’s identity. Plus, details on toxic species...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 6 x 8
Author: Stan Tekiela
ISBN: 9781591938309
$1495
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PGW278
Expand your culinary knowledge of wild and cultivated mushrooms with this comprehensive cookbook by award-winning writer and chef Bill Jones. Learn from an acknowledged expert in the field of wild foods how to source mushrooms through foraging, shopping, and growing, and get a thorough overview of the common types of wild and cultivated fungi. Gain insight into the medicinal and cultural uses of mushrooms, and reap the health benefits of simple, unprocessed food. Delicious recipes for basic pantry preparations, soups, salads, meats, seafood, and vegetable dishes, all featuring mushrooms, include: Truffle Potato Croquettes; Mushroom Pate;...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 7.5 x 9
Author: Bill Jones
ISBN: 9781771510035
$2995
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STL359
Explore the wonderful world of some of the most incredible natural forms on our planet - fungi. At the centre of countless superstitions, folkloric tales and magical beliefs, as well as appearing in recipes and medicines both traditional and modern, mushrooms have incredible powers. Featuring images of over 100 fascinating species, sourced from the archives at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew,  The Magic of Mushrooms  shows that from saving lives to expanding the mind, the potential of these fascinating organisms should not be underestimated.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Hardcover
Dimensions (IN): 6 x 9
Author: Sandra Lawrence
ISBN: 9781787399068
$1695
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SKY180
Get ready to fall in love with wild mushrooms! Absolutely everything you need to know to make mushrooming a lifestyle choice, from finding, storing, preserving, and preparing common and unusual species.  Packed with content and lore from more than 20 skilled foragers around the country,  Wild Mushrooms  will help mushroom hunters successfully utilize their harvest, and includes practical information on transporting, cleaning, and preserving their finds. One of the best things about cooking wild mushrooms is that every time you open your dried caches, their unique aroma recalls your foraging experience creating an immediate and...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Cookbook
Dimensions (IN): 8 x 10
Author: Kristen Blizzard, Trent Blizzard
ISBN: 9781510749436
$1999
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RAN514
After years of living in awe of the mysterious fungi known as mushrooms-chefs, health enthusiasts, and home cooks alike can't get enough of these rich, delicate morsels. With updated production techniques for home and commercial cultivation, detailed growth parameters for 31 mushroom species, a trouble-shooting guide, and handy gardening tips, this revised and updated handbook will make your mycological landscapes the envy of the neighborhood.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 9 x 7.5
Author: Paul Stamets
ISBN: 9781580081757
$4500
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RAN513
Mycelium Running  is a manual for the mycological rescue of the planet. That’s right: growing more  mushrooms  may be the best thing we can do to save the environment, and in this groundbreaking text from mushroom expert Paul Stamets, you’ll find out how.   The basic science goes like this: Microscopic cells called “mycelium”--the fruit of which are mushrooms--recycle carbon, nitrogen, and other essential elements as they break down plant and animal debris in the creation of rich new soil. What Stamets has discovered is that we can capitalize on mycelium’s digestive power and target it to decompose toxic wastes and pollutants...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 9 x 7.5
Author: Paul Stamets
ISBN: 9781580085793
$3500
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PGN418
“A beautifully written portrait of the people who collect and distribute wild mushrooms . . . food and nature writing at its finest.”—Eugenia Bone, author of   Mycophilia   “A rollicking narrative . . . Cook [delivers] vivid and cinematic scenes on every page.”— The Wall Street Journal   In the dark corners of America’s forests grow culinary treasures. Chefs pay top dollar to showcase these elusive and enchanting ingredients on their menus. Whether dressing up a filet mignon with smoky morels or shaving luxurious white truffles over pasta, the most elegant restaurants across the country now feature one of nature’s last truly wild...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 5 X 8
Author: Langdon Cook
ISBN: 9780345536273
$1800
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RAN658
A must-have reference for any nature lover: The most comprehensive and authoritative guide to the mushrooms of North America, updated for the first time in decades to reflect the impact of climate change and the advancements in DNA sequencing that have radically altered the classification process. Whether marveling at species like the "shaggy rose goblet" and "dead man's fingers," or getting to know the miraculous forms that take root in the backyard, readers will come to rely on this work of remarkable breadth, depth, and elegance. Created by the world’s most trusted name in nature field guides, this handsome volume is the result...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Field Identification Guide
Dimensions (IN): 8 x 9
Author: National Audubon Society
ISBN: 9780593319987
$3995
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RAN645
Attention all mushroom lovers! Step into the world of fungi and learn all about these strange and fascinating life-forms.Illustrator Katie Scott returns to the Welcome to the Museum series with exquisite, detailed images of some of the most fascinating living organisms on this planet-fungi. Exploring every sort of fungi, from the kinds we see on supermarket shelves to those like penicillium that have shaped human history, this collection is the definitive introduction to what fungi are and just how vital they are to the world's ecosystem.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Field Identification Guide
Dimensions (IN): 14.88 x 11
Author: Ester Gaya
ISBN: 9781536217094
$3799
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