From minimalism to sci-fi fandom, this plant’s symmetrical, coin-like foliage, slender stems, and glossy, lush green hues satisfy all sleek decor needs.
22.08.2024 - 13:21 / savvygardening.com / Jessica Walliser
After tasting morel mushrooms foraged from the wild—or forking over big money to buy morels at your local farm market—you just might be wondering if you can grow morel mushrooms at home. The answer is yes! With patience, of course. Including the white Morchella rufobrunnea, the yellow Morchella americana, and the black Morchella angusticeps, there are many species of morels. In this article, I’ll share information about this unique mushroom and fill you in on how to grow morel mushrooms in your yard or garden.
Of course, to succeed with mushroom cultivation in general—and when learning how to grow morel mushrooms, in particular—it helps to understand the mushroom’s life cycle.
Meet the morelChefs prize morels for their meaty taste and texture. They can add complex flavor to pasta sauces, vegetarian dishes, and more. These rare mushrooms are also rich in nutrients like iron and vitamin D. Unlike many other mushrooms, morel mushrooms don’t have gills or pores. Instead, the morel’s large, fleshy head is made up of a series of cups which themselves contain tightly packed tubes. Upon the mushroom’s maturity, these interior tubes spew out myriad tiny morel spores. Some of these spores eventually germinate to form a complex underground network of connected fibers. This is the morel mycelium. The morel mycelium, in turn, forms individual masses of stored energy called “sclerotia,” and, under the right conditions, these produce the above-ground fruiting bodies which you recognize as morel mushrooms.
Why grow morel mushrooms at homeFinding morels in the wild feels a bit like discovering a crisp $20 bill in a
From minimalism to sci-fi fandom, this plant’s symmetrical, coin-like foliage, slender stems, and glossy, lush green hues satisfy all sleek decor needs.
Venus fly traps (also called Venus flytraps or just a flytrap) are among the coolest plants you can grow. In their native habitat, Venus fly traps live for years. Unfortunately, they are often short-lived plants in cultivation, but this is only because most people don’t care for them properly. In this article, you’ll learn all the essential basics of Venus fly trap care. Varieties of Venus fly traps There is only one species of Venus fly trap, Dionaea muscipula, and it is native to a small
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When it comes to perennial vines, it’s hard to top the beauty of blue passion flower (Passiflora caerulea, Zones 7–11). This South American native plant is well-suited for the heat and humidity of the southeastern United States. One of the hardiest passion vines, it will reliably overwinter in Zone 7, or even Zone 6 when provided with extra winter protection. Learn more about choosing the right passion flower vine for your garden here.
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Flanking our waterways in great mops of silver green, the willow is the most poetic and mysterious of trees. In many cultures – including ancient Egypt and ancient Greece – it was associated with immortality, death, and the underworld; old English folklore states that if you sit beside a willow and shed tears, the tree will cry with you. In China, where the weeping willow hails from, it represents strength and resilience, reflecting the instruction in the Tao Te Ching to have a flexible attitude: 'A tree that won't bend, breaks easily in storms.' Being pliant and strong, willow is used for weaving, and its light weight and hardness make it the best wood for cricket bats.
Zinnias are mostly annual plants, popular because of the colourful, daisy-like flowers. Native to Mexico, there are 18 species and hundreds of cultivated forms, which are grown as annual bedding plants. Flowers come in vivid colours from red, orange and deep pink to green, with a lovely long flowering season from summer to the first frosts. Zinnias are perfect for filling gaps in the border and also work well in container displays. Long stemmed varieties make great cut flowers.