Articles about growing mushroom's in the garden are starting to appear as our understanding increases. This is still a subject where little is known, so it is fun watching each new piece of data fall into place. The last issue of "Mushroom" had an article and suggested the following mushrooms where good candidates for gardens: Coprinus comatus (shaggy mane) this is a common mushroom which is easy to identify. It grows well on wood compost or straw. Mix the spawn into the top layer and keep moist. Macrolepiota procera (Parasol) and M. rachodes (Shaggy Parasol) are common or woodland edges. They do well in kitchen scraps and lawn clippings. Mix spawn and from a compost pile. Lepista nuda (wood blewit) often forms a purple ring of fruit around trees and are quite attractive. Grow by mixing spawn leaf or needle litter. Keep moist and undisturbed. The article goes on listing 7 other mushrooms of various shapes and colors which might make interesting garden additions. I can post sources of spawn if anyone is interested. ---------- Jeff Owens ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) Zone 7, http://www.teleport.com/~kowens Underground house, solar energy, reduced consumption, no TV
