Fungi Ideas, Tips & Guides

If you want a culinary and nutritional powerhouse, then don’t miss Portobello Mushrooms. Whether you’re grilling, stuffing, or sautéeing, this versatile fungi offers more than just a meaty texture; it’s a treasure trove of flavor and health benefits.

The answer to Why My Succulent Leaves Turning Yellow is simple. Yellow leaves on succulent plants can be a sign of several problems, from overwatering to lack of sunlight and pest infestation. In this article, we will explore the reasons why succulent leaves turn yellow and provide practical solutions to help your plants thrive.

Discovering Tiny Black Bugs in Bathroom with No Wings can be quite unsettling. These minuscule insects can quickly become a nuisance, leaving you wondering where they came from and how to get rid of them. Understanding their habits and implementing effective solutions can help maintain a bug-free bathroom environment.

International Garden Photographer of the Year (IGPOTY) is now in its 17th competition year and continues to be one of the world’s most respected photography competitions and touring exhibition; especially in the garden and plant photography genres. 

Mushrooms that Look Like a Brain offer a fascinating glimpse into the diverse and often bizarre world of fungi. This unique appearance can be attributed to the intricate and convoluted surfaces that mimic the folds and wrinkles of a human brain.

It’s hard to imagine anyone being more excited about eating lettuce than the three astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) were yesterday, when they tucked into the first leaves of space-grown lettuce they’ve been allowed to eat. Despite having to sanitise the leaves first, with citric-acid-based, food-safe, antibacterial wipes (yummy!), they broke out the oil and vinegar and tucked in with gusto. They even thanked Mission Control and the scientists for giving them the opportunity to take part in this payload mission, and saved some veggies for the Russian cosmonauts who were outside on a spacewalk at harvest time.

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Last month, writing on the topic of blackberries for Lubera, I made the observation that the British don’t have a tradition of foraging. It made me wonder again when and why we lost it (which I started wondering when I was writing about Sea buckthorn on FB for Lubera). So far I haven’t found a definitive answer – ethnobotanists spend a lot of time exploring the reasons for loss of traditional/indigenous knowledge about plant use, but generally focus on societies where it is being lost now, and where there is hope of conserving it.

One of the great joys of spring is seeing trees leaf out and bloom. They bring so much joy, and do so much for us, and yet are rarely valued as they should be. In particular, ancient trees are wondrous, magical things. Impressive and complex structures, they have lots of nooks and crannies in which wildlife can find a home. As fungi feed on the tree they provide food for woodland creatures, and a hollowed out trunk provides shelter. Although ancient trees are in the final stage of their life, and technically in decline, they have a lot to give, and can go on living for a long time, depending on the species.

At 11 pm on Friday (BST, 18:01 EDT), SpaceX launched an uncrewed Dragon cargo spacecraft on its way to the International Space Station (ISS). This Dragon capsule has been to the ISS twice before, making it the first to fly in space for a third time. This is the 18th SpaceX Commercial Resupply Services (CRS) contract mission for NASA: CRS-18.

This is my new sloth. It doesn’t have a name yet, I only made it last night.

On 24th July 1969, at 16:50 UTC, Apollo 11 splashed down in the north Pacific, about 900 miles south west of Hawaii.

Welcome to Gardeners Off World! The big news for Seed Guardians of the Galaxy this week is that the apple pips Tim Peake took to space during his Principia mission to the International Space Station (ISS) have been nurtured into saplings that have just been assigned their forever homes.

Astronauts in space don’t have to worry much about furniture. There’s nowhere to sit down on the International Space Station (ISS), as (a) it’s really impossible to sit down in microgravity and (b) without gravity, you don’t really feel the need to sit down. So the crew just float, tucking their feet into restraints if they need to stay in one place. So although the ISS does have a small dining table, it doesn’t have any chairs, and there are no beds.

Dr Zheng Wang from the US Naval Research Laboratory is the Principal Investigator for the “Investigating the Roles of Melanin and DNA Repair on Adaptation and Survivability of Fungi in Deep Space” study, an experiment headed for the Moon on NASA’s Artemis I mission. In this short video, he explains why he’s sending fungi into space.

Nature often surprises us, and one of its surprises is the Plants with no Flowers or Seeds. These unique plants offer a new way to see the world we know. Join us as we explore these special plants, uncover their mysteries, and discover what makes them so interesting.

When it comes to mushroom identification, it is always better to err on the side of caution. Here’s a list of the Most Toxic Mushrooms Found Easily in Gardens that you should absolutely avoid interacting with.

On your morning commute this spring, did you notice a magnolia tree (Magnolia spp. and cvs., Zones 3–9) that only had the left half of its canopy flush out? Did you grow some tomato plants that mysteriously yellowed and wilted, ­despite having plenty of water? Did you notice your roses (Rosa spp. and cvs., Zones 2–11) slowly decline after you spread mulch chipped from your neighbor’s dead trees? If these scenarios sound familiar, it’s possible you have seen symptoms of verticillium wilt.

Parasitic plants derive their required energy and nutrition from other plants, hindering their growth. Here is a list of some Unwanted Plants that are Parasites!

Using Aloe Vera as a Rooting Hormone has many advantages and gives a head start to a plant’s growth. Find out all the details on how to use it here!

For generations, gardening has been a popular pastime in the UK. Regardless of whether it is an ornamental or vegetable garden, the act of sculpting the land around us to create our very own oasis of tranquillity provides a sense of comforting accomplishment, as well as a great way to express creativity and individuality.

If your attic has been the main source of storage for all your home items, it may be time to go through it all to sort out what needs to be thrown out or stored elsewhere.

Clay and terracotta pots are a great way to add a touch of charm and natural beauty to your garden or indoor plants. However, one pesky problem that can arise with these types of pots is the growth of mold. But don’t worry, here’s How to Get Rid of Mold on Clay and Terracotta Pots.

It seems kind of magical, doesn’t it? As summer draws nearer and the days grow longer, it’s only natural to start daydreaming of summer barbecues, picnics and downtime. And the glow of a firefly is a requisite symbol of the lazy, hazy days and nights of summer. To be honest, I’d never really thought about it myself, but the answer is positively fascinating.

‘Organic Fruit and Vegetable Gardeners Year, The A Seasonal Guide to Growing What You Eat’ by Graham Clarke

Lichen on tree bark

2020 has been a year of walking and observing nature in the raw. As autumn approaches the mushrooms and toadstools or fungi will be out in force. This will provide you with new observation opportunities on your nature walks. This week I spotted this gigantic fungi over 2 feet in diameter growing in a local graveyard.

Don’t know about Burning Rosemary Benefits? Well, then, don’t miss a captivating read, especially if you’re growing this aromatic culinary herb in your garden.

Gardeners are observant, and when a favorite plant is struggling, we tend to take notice. Knowing how to respond, however, is another matter entirely. Some folks head to the garden center looking for a cure-all, determined to spray first and ask questions later. But a gardener who invests just a little time to observe the signs and symptoms of a disease can often narrow down which pathogen is affecting the plant and then make an informed decision about what to do next.

Probiotics can play a vital role to improve immunity, boost gut health, safety from potential diseases, and promote strength in humans. If used in the right way, they work similarly in plants, helping them to thrive and stay green. Let’s have a look at the best DIY Plant Probiotic Recipes!

There can be many reasons behind Orchid Leaves Splitting and we will discuss them in detail along with their solutions.

Infrequently in the spring, you might see an orange, slimy substance slowly oozing from a wound on a hardwood tree. This is a fungus or a complex of fungi and yeast that colonize the sap that leaks from a tree wound. The primary fungus involved that gives this slime its orange color is Fusicolla merismoides (formerly called Fusarium merismoides).

March brings springtime, and with the warmer temperatures, vibrant colors in the landscape like the lawn. Many lawns in South Carolina are warm season, like bermudagrass, centipedegrass, and zoysiagrass, which will start to transition from a tannish-brown color to a new green color. But while we may get excited when the grass starts to green-up again in the spring, there are some instances where springtime diseases can create patches of persistent off-color turf.

By now, everyone involved with gardening or growing plants has heard the term “soil health” thrown around. What is soil health, and why is it important?

If you too are facing the problem of your Basil Leaves Turning Black or Brown, then you are at the right post! Here are all the details on why it happens and how to keep this herb plant thriving.

Perhaps it’s Omphalotus olearius–the jack-o-lantern mushroom. Silly me: I forgot to photograph the underside–to see if there were true gills beneath the cap and how the stem and cap attached to each other–but it had disappeared before I realized my oversight a couple of weeks later. (UPDATE 9/10/11: From commenter Kristy, the suggestion is that these could be honey fungus, or Armillaria; read about those here. The colony was about 20 feet from the nearest tree, a spruce, but I’m still going with Omphalotus.)I’ll hope for its return next year, and if it ever stops raining, I’ll be sure to be more detail-oriented when admiring the growing collection of fungi who have joined me in my garden.You may recall my fascination with (yup!) fungus: read all about it.Categoriesmushrooms & other fungi