Mushroom Hunter

32 Gift Ideas for the Mushroom-Obsessed

Foraging for the perfect present? Here's a roundup of some of our favorite treasures for the fungi enthusiasts in your life.

Dec 13 •

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The Art of Preservation: Maximizing Shroom Shelf Life

Magic mushrooms will eventually go bad, but when stored correctly, they can remain viable for 12 months or more before losing potency or becoming unsafe…

Nov 18 •

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Mycophobia: Why We Fear What We Don’t Understand 🍄

Should you really be scared to go out foraging for wild mushrooms? Is it as dangerous as people say?

Sep 18 •

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Inside Holland’s Psychedelic Subculture: The Curious Dutch Magic Truffle Market

The Netherlands' Magic Truffle market is legal but chaotic, with mislabeled products, absurd claims, and curious loopholes that both intrigue and…

Sep 10 •

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Spore Signals: What Mushrooms Reveal About Our Planet’s Health

By observing the diversity, dominance, and conditions of certain mushroom species, we can detect early signs of pollution, habitat degradation, and…

Aug 28 •

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Fungal Fixes: How Mushrooms Can Help Save Our Planet

Here are 10 ways mushrooms may help save the planet — from reducing air pollution and microplastics to creating sustainable building materials and food…

Jul 24 •

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Europe's Psychedelic Jewel: The Liberty Cap Mushroom

These potent little devils spring up across most of Europe during the autumn months — from the northern regions of Sweden to the southern tip of Spain.

May 20 •

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The Story of P. tampanensis: Psychedelia, Murder, & the Evolution of Magic Truffles

Steven Pollock discovered a unique species of mushroom in 1977 that form dense masses of psychedelic mycelium (called sclerotia). Today, they're more…

Jan 23 •

Mushrooms Dissected: Essential Anatomy for Foragers 🍄🔍

Venture below the surface with us and level up your mushroom knowledge in just 9 minutes. This is mushroom anatomy and identification 101.

Sep 29, 2023 •

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