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[–]Zapped 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (3 children)

So how do you learn to identify mushrooms?

Also, have you thought about cultivating your own mushrooms?

[–]RelianceTrust[S] 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (2 children)

I've grown Oyster mushrooms before on the kitchen counter. Super easy you should try!

As for IDing mushrooms, ID ALL mushrooms. especially the non-edible ones. Those are MOST important to identify. Over time you just learn to recognize. Varous groups and forums across the internet.

Get lots of photos of all mushrooms. Note their time of year, location, whats near by, take pictures of one single specimen at a time. picture of the cap, the side, the stem, and the gills. take pictures of it before moving it for any further photos.

[–]Zapped 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (1 child)

Ok. You've started me down a rabbit hole. It seems that there are so many varieties of mushrooms, each region needs its own guide book so I'll start with that. I also saw plenty of books on edible wild plants, too, but that's too much for me at once. Of course, this search led me to look at herbs again, and I think I'll drag out my little greenhouse and start a bed today. Maybe I'll document that on video since I think that will help me stay on track.

By the way, the State University here has an agricultural extension office that give free help with farming including free on-site advice and soil sampling. Years ago, I looked into growing Shiitake mushrooms as they offer free starter plugs. Like most everything else I've looked into, I never got around to starting that project.

I want to thank you again for your willingness to offer advice when asked and posting all that you do. I noticed that you are asking for videos for your YT channel. What exactly are you looking for?

[–]RelianceTrust[S] 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

I just enjoy being sent interesting stuff that viewers may find. I'm here to learn as much as to share :)