FORAGERS' JOURNAL

Cordyceps militaris, a unique medicinal mushroom, has been traditionally used in Eastern medicine to support vitality and stress...

Turkey Tail Mushrooms: A Gut Health Powerhouse Turkey tail mushrooms (Trametes versicolor) have long been valued in traditional medicine,...

Scientific fungi photography is a meticulous craft that bridges ecology, taxonomy, and visual precision. The goal isn’t just to create a...

Fungi have a unique way of inspiring artistic expression in photography because they naturally blur the line between the earthly and the...

Why You Should Consider Cordyceps for Your Wellness Routine Cordyceps, a fascinating medicinal mushroom, is known for its remarkable...

There's something magical about bushwalking in search of fungi. The way the forest floor transforms into a hidden world of vibrant colors...

Medicinal mushrooms have gained recognition in the health and wellness community for their numerous health benefits. From boosting the...

May 2025: The Eerie sight of the Bolete Eater Boletellus obscurecoccineus (Rhubarb Bolete) : Infected with Hypomycese Bushwalking through...

Discover the Joy of Foraging Foraging mushrooms in the wild is like hunting for nature’s hidden treasures. None are more prized than the...

Adding Turkey Tail and Cordyceps to My Morning Coffee: A Powerful Start to the Day For most of us, the morning coffee routine is sacred –...

Discovering the Pagoda Fungus on the Margaret River Riverside Trails Nestled in the heart of the Margaret River region, the Riverside...

Margaret River is renowned for its breathtaking landscapes—its rugged coastline, towering forests, and lush vineyards. However, there is...

Introduction There’s nothing quite like the thrill of spotting a hedgehog in the wild – well, a hedgehog fungus  that is. It’s one of...

Amanita muscaria: A Magical Mushroom Discovery in the Pines Nestled among the towering trees and winding trails of the Margaret River...

Discovering Cortinarius Fungi in Margaret River: A Rainbow of colour on the Forest Floor The genus Cortinarius  is a group of mushrooms...

In recent years, medicinal mushrooms have grown in popularity, but the health benefits of fungi have been known in traditional medicine...

Research, Preparation, and Lookalikes Foraging for wild fungi is an exciting way to connect with nature, expand your culinary skills, and...

Expect the Unexpected! After the Fire When my mate called me up to go for an early spring forage, we had no idea what the afternoon had...

Colour, shape and texture help to identify some of the more unique fungi species in the Margaret River bushland. Below are three of my...

Childhood memories We all have fond memories of childhood walks, spotting those round, white puffballs in the grass, and feeling the...