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“Thank you for such a wonderful foray. We had a truly super time and learnt so much. This morning I filled my basket with parasols & shaggy parasols, a couple of bay boletes (recognised them with confidence), a few small puffballs and shaggy inkcaps. Saw a good patch of deceivers which I will go back for tomorrow.“
Marcia Taylor, Staffordshire
“We are really hooked now and we’ve just returned from a lovely if very wet New Forest. I am glad to report as much mushroom activity there as at home: literally something every step!“
John Gent, Berkshire
“I want to let you know that I thought last weekend was fabulous. The people were friendly; the hotel comfortable and your passion for mushrooms was truly infectious.“
Richard Evans, Liverpool
“I really enjoyed the weekend and am now focusing just on the best-eating. Apart from enjoying your amazing home and beautiful children, the opportunity to walk in a wonderful part of Wales was a tremendous joy.“
Hugh, Staffs
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Mushroom Newsletter (29 July 2010)
Porcini are here! Usually I would expect to find this autumn mushroom from about September onwards, but this year they seem to be up a good six weeks early . . .. Mushroom_Newsletter_(Porcini_-_July_2010).PDF
Wildlife Profile
Moths (July 2010)
If one could rank insects by popularity, moths would be a long way from the top. Unlike their beautiful cousins, the butterflies, most are drab and nocturnal. Thus we are most likely to encounter them when a particularly large specimen begins to crash around the lamp by an open window in the dead of night . . .
Wild Food
Ramsoms (May 2010)
While checking out your favourite mushroom woods, keep an eye open for the lush green foliage of wild garlic . . .
Recipes
Wild Mushroom and Nut Pate
This delicious pate which blends summer mushrooms with hazel nuts is perfect for August picnics . . .
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German mushroom knife
These specially imported knives have a hawk's bill stainless steel blade, lanyard hook and measuring scale. The blade's serrated back and inbuilt natural bristle brush allow collectors to clean their finds in the field.