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by Nomad
Fri Jul 09, 2021 12:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: First Experience with Amanita
Replies: 1
Views: 1125

First Experience with Amanita

I moved to my new home last December and noticed Amanita's in the yard (Amanita var gossweii) . So I spent some time reading about them and when they came up again in July I picked as much as I was able to. I dehydrated at about 170F, until crispy and placed them into an airtight container with a de...
by Nomad
Fri Jun 11, 2021 2:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Amanita's and Mosquitoes
Replies: 2
Views: 3712

Re: Amanita's and Mosquitoes

I would say that is a real possibility then. I had no idea they existed at all, and they do very strongly resemble everyone's favorite bug.

I will definitively take a closer look. Thank you.
by Nomad
Fri Jun 11, 2021 1:44 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Amanita's and Mosquitoes
Replies: 2
Views: 3712

Amanita's and Mosquitoes

I was surprised to find a few AM's growing in my yard today (I live in NY). We've had a hot and very wet week and I saw them pop up overnight. I hemmed and hawed about picking them or letting them mature a bit but it seems the slugs had already found them. I went out just a bit ago, and it's dark he...
by Nomad
Fri Nov 13, 2020 8:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: cultivating Amanita
Replies: 3
Views: 4689

Re: cultivating Amanita

I'm also interested in this. I've got a patch with some beautiful specimens, I saw at least 15 beautiful caps of various sizes next to my house.
I am wondering if it's possible to propagate them in a different spot on the property, since I am planning on building something where they currently are.
by Nomad
Fri Nov 13, 2020 6:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Let's introduce ourselves.
Replies: 259
Views: 1162637

Re: Let's introduce ourselves.

Hello All, I'm Nomad. I've lived all over the US and I've just now settled down in Central NY, it's been a long time coming. I've discovered my passion for Mycology in the last few years and with the recent find of some Amanita Muscaria Var Guessoweii in my yard. I've decided to start my journey of ...