Mushrooms of Fort Valley Virginia

I will describe and photograph the mushrooms found near my home in Fort Valley, Virginia. The region consists of the George Washington National Forest. This is the central Appalachian region of the southeastern U.S. A word to the wise - Some species are toxic, even deadly. You've been warned. Then again, some mushrooms are incredibly delicious, and are the basis for unique and engaging meals.

Tuesday, April 15, 2014

The 2014 Season

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The 2014 wild mushroom season is about to start. Will try to keep up with forays and harvests as they happen. Hope it's a bountiful year...
Monday, May 27, 2013

Odds & Ends From the Yard

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Until I can fix my vehicle (needs a new ignition system, plugs, wires, distributor cap, etc.) I'm pretty much limited to foraging in the...
Tuesday, May 21, 2013

1st Post of 2013 - Purple Russula

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Started finding this purple Russula in the woods/yard.  Seems to be associated with oak. Taste is a mildly acidic, and pleasant.  No ar...
Saturday, June 16, 2012

Meripilus giganteus

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The Black-Staining Polypore is found growing in large clusters, usually at the base of oak trees. It can reach substantial size, but is best...
Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Hickory Smoked Morels

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Been trying out a stovetop smoker on mushrooms. Used store-bought crimini as a trial and was very pleased with the result. Being spring, mor...
Saturday, April 16, 2011

Agaricus bitorquis

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First good find of the 2011 season was a new one for me. My wife said there were white mushrooms in the mint patch in the backyard. Couldn...
Thursday, February 24, 2011

Late Winter Finds - Daedalea quercina

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This thick-bodied polypore is common on oak stumps. The pore surface develops into a labyrinthine, maze-like structure which can look very s...
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We live on the edge of a National Forest, full of magical plants and mushrooms, biting insects, snakes, chiggers, and all the things that make nature interesting.
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