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Although mushroom hunting requires little in the way of equipment, a decent knife and lightweight field guide are essential. These are difficult to get hold of in this country, so we have specially imported top quality knives from Germany – the perfect gift for any fungi fanatic. There is also a wide variety of mushroom guides on the market, but very few are genuinely pocket-sized. To fill the gap we have produced our own set of collecting cards – just pop two or three in your pocket before a country walk and keep your eyes peeled!
Occasionally we have wild mushrooms for sale by mail order. Species and prices vary according to the season and availability. The latest newsletter normally gives an idea of what might be available - phone 01597 811168 for further details.
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A good knife and guidebook are indispensable in the field and you can also hone your identification skills in the off-season with a mushroom screensaver.
Edible Mushroom Field GuideGerman mushroom knife
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Newsletter
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.