Morels

The joy of morels is a ritual of spring. It is the first of many gourmet edible mushrooms that pop out. Whether is a mix of getting out after a long winter or that they are just such a tasty little treat all add to the mystique of morels. In Alberta, morels come out in…

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Home – Edmonton Mycological Society

The Alberta Mycological Society is a non-profit organization that was founded by Prof. Randy Currah and Helene (Leni) Schalkwijk-Barendsen in 1987. From those modest beginnings and a small local membership comprised of professional and amateur mushroom lovers, the Edmonton Mycological Society has grown over the past 20 years and currently has about 170 active members…

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AMS Forum: Growing Mushrooms (1/2)

Kevin O wrote: My wonderful wife surprised me with a mushroom growing kit. She found it at the Superstore at 50st and 137ave Edmonton. $10.00 and apparently organic. Howdy Folks, I made a thread some time ago about growing mushrooms. I have 15 years experience with what I would describe as mushrooms gardening. I have…

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Fungi as an innovative building material and a complete replacement for plastic

Eco-friendly architecture is no longer just a beautiful concept; it is moving toward real solutions. Researchers are now seriously rethinking the foundational materials that have supported our entire infrastructure for centuries. Concrete and plastic, which are familiar but incredibly toxic to nature, are gradually giving way to organic materials. And this is where mycelium emerges…

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Monthly Indoor Meeting – September 30

Category: Time Sep 30 2013 at 07:00 PM – Sep 30 2013 at 09:00 PM Location Don Wheaton YMCA, Edmonton Event Summary We hold indoor meetings in the “off-season” to provide our members with interesting speakers, programs and discussions about mushrooms and.. Event Admins Seats available Recent activities Event Details

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