The Potting Shed A forum to discuss Crafts, Cooking, Gardening, Countryside, Livestock and Pets    FAQ   Search   Memberlist   Usergroups   Join! (free)    Profile   Log in to check your private messages   Log in  Foraging Goto page Previous  1, 2          The Potting Shed Forum Index -> Going wild View previous topic :: View next topic   Author Message nanny 5 Star Club Joined: 15 Jun 2006 Posts: 2904 Location: attached to the mountain side Posted: Wed Aug 29, 2007 8:25 pm    Post subject: Somerset Lad wrote: Wild mushrooms will be about now ,ceps, hedgehog, wood blewits, parasols, no end of lovely fungi. Good time of the year for the forager. i was thinking about that only today SL when i went for a wander with mr nanny and looked for mushrooms along the side of the fields must take my book next time....mind you i didn't see a single one so i would have carried the book for nothing.... Back to top Kathy Site Admin Joined: 15 Jun 2006 Posts: 5352 Location: Scotland Posted: Wed Aug 29, 2007 8:39 pm    Post subject: I see loads of Fungi, even in the garden but am also scared to eat them. Next time they have a mushroom walk on the estate I'll join in. Back to top nanny 5 Star Club Joined: 15 Jun 2006 Posts: 2904 Location: attached to the mountain side Posted: Wed Aug 29, 2007 8:41 pm    Post subject: Kathy wrote: I see loads of Fungi, even in the garden but am also scared to eat them. Next time they have a mushroom walk on the estate I'll join in. that is a good way to learn....you could also get a collins gem book of mushrooms and fungi, they are really quite informative and have very clkear descriptions and photographs, i use mine a lot and i haven't died yet Back to top Aqui 4 Star Club Joined: 16 Jun 2006 Posts: 1720 Location: In a world of my own Posted: Thu Aug 30, 2007 9:02 am    Post subject: we went on a mushroom walk a few years back and i'm fairly confident i could spot a parasol, but i'm still scared. we'll have to go again in a few years - the kids on it seemed to really enjoy it and found some of the best mushrooms! i have a mushroom book which us fantastic, but can't remember the author's name. it's just over there, but i can't see that far (and j's feeding to sleep right now) _________________ Aqui, T and Baby Jack! Oh my giddy aunt! Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First         The Potting Shed Forum Index -> Going wild All times are GMT + 1 Hour Goto page Previous  1, 2 Page 2 of 2   Jump to: Select a forum Welcome----------------Introduce yourselfGetting to know you Chat----------------The potting shedOrganised eventsGet on your soapbox! In the garden and countryside----------------Garden and allotmentLivestock and petsGoing wildEnvironmental awareness At home and in the kitchen----------------Cooking and bakingPreserving and curingBeverages and brewsThe libraryLive a healthier lifeFamily lifeGood HousekeepingBe your own bossFrugality The studio and workshop----------------Quilting and sewingKnitting, weaving and crochetCard, paper and woodSoapmakingBead artAll Other CraftsCountdown to ChristmasThe darkroomThe workshopOffcut bin Miscellaneous----------------Forum help and practiceFeedback and announcementsForum calendarThe boutique  You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum Card File  Gallery  Forum Archive Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2002 phpBB Group myff_thepottingshed3 style by ktauber