1. The Discovery Chew chew chew. Pluck! Chew chew chew. Pluck! Pluck! Chew chew chew. “Ahhhh.” Emma was happy. The sun was shining and the gras was fresh and green. Pluck! Chew chew chew. Taking a deep breath, she relaxed and nature called. But what was that? Emma turned around and looked at her… You […]
What are Local Food Systems? (And why do we love them?) More and more people (aka Locavores) join the local foods movement. What exactly does local food mean and what are the advantages of “supporting your local farmer”? Everyone eats. Therefore, everyone needs food. (Duh!) If you don’t happen to be a self-sufficient farmer, living off […]
How do Mushrooms reproduce? As I have mentioned in an earlier post (see The Mushroom Life Cycle), when trying to cultivate mushrooms, it is important to know about their life stages and how mushrooms reproduce. You can use this knowledge not only to provide the best conditions to grow your mushrooms, but also to improve and […]
Mushrooms and Manure Manure is organic matter, which can be used as organic fertilizer in agriculture. It is mostly derived from animal feces and has been used for centuries as it provides many benefits. Adding organic matter to soil improves soil structure, increases the water-holding capacity, improves drainage, provides a source of micronutrients, reduces wind […]
I See The Mycelium As The Earth’s Natural Internet, A Consciousness With Which We Might Be Able To Communicate. Through Cross-species Interfacing, We May One Day Exchange Information With These Sentient Cellular Networks. Because These Externalized Neurological Nets Sense Any Impression Upon Them, From Footsteps To Falling Tree Branches, They Could Relay Enormous Amounts Of […]