We’ve had an interesting mushroom growing in the camp recently, a reishi mushroom (Ganoderma lingzhi). Interesting in that […]
Fungus
Here in Kent puffballs are in plentiful supply. And whilst they’re relatively straightforward to identify, they can be […]
Puffball or earthball?
Here in Kent field mushrooms (Agaricus campestris) are in plentiful supply. And whilst they’re relatively straightforward to identify, […]
Field mushroom or yellow stainer
Earlier this year I put together a post on charring birch polypore for tinder and it works really […]
Charring chicken of the woods for tinder
Last week I posted a video on how to char birch polypores. In the comments I was asked […]
Lighting a fire with charred birch polypore
Yesterday found me charring birch polypore for tinder. Charred birch polypore (Piptoporus betulinus) makes a great tinder as I […]
