Heather, happy belated Earth Day. I am so jealous that you’re exploring the world of wild mushrooms. I hope you write about it more. Here in California we can’t rely on the weather to provide enough moisture for consistent fungi, but those that know their “spots” keep them pretty secret. We’ve also got a bulk grocery store locally but they require you use their plastic bags to purchase which seems counter to the whole intent. I’ll go and ask the manager today if they might allow paper bags as well. Thanks for sharing all the reading suggestions. Im putting together an EO Summer Reading list for May.
Steve! I loved your recent gardening post. Let me tell you, I have endless rocks to harvest in the clay soil here (a local told me, “we call them Pocono potatoes!”) and a whole lot of shade. We built some raised beds and I’m hoping to cultivate a garden of greens. Wish me luck! It’s been fun to go down the wormhole and explore ideas for permaculture farming in the woods, so I’ve just gotta explore mushroom production.
As for your local store, that would be a great change! And as we both know it’s all about those nickels and dimes, so be sure to mention paper bags are also probably cheaper.
Heather, thank you so much and Happy Earth Day! I'm so honored my essay resonated with you and I appreciate the mention. That oatmeal recipe looks delicious and I'm going to try it soon as oatmeal is a staple in my house and I always like to change the flavors up a bit when I can. Silent Spring is a favorite in my house and I highly recommend the PBS American Masters doc on Rachel Carson. Her life and work are so inspiring!
Thanks Natalie! So happy to have discovered your newsletter. I’m excited to see if I can find that PBS doc, it’s so inspiring to discover the work of heroes like Rachel Carlson. Hopefully we can encourage more people to continue the work she started for us!
Heather, happy belated Earth Day. I am so jealous that you’re exploring the world of wild mushrooms. I hope you write about it more. Here in California we can’t rely on the weather to provide enough moisture for consistent fungi, but those that know their “spots” keep them pretty secret. We’ve also got a bulk grocery store locally but they require you use their plastic bags to purchase which seems counter to the whole intent. I’ll go and ask the manager today if they might allow paper bags as well. Thanks for sharing all the reading suggestions. Im putting together an EO Summer Reading list for May.
Steve! I loved your recent gardening post. Let me tell you, I have endless rocks to harvest in the clay soil here (a local told me, “we call them Pocono potatoes!”) and a whole lot of shade. We built some raised beds and I’m hoping to cultivate a garden of greens. Wish me luck! It’s been fun to go down the wormhole and explore ideas for permaculture farming in the woods, so I’ve just gotta explore mushroom production.
As for your local store, that would be a great change! And as we both know it’s all about those nickels and dimes, so be sure to mention paper bags are also probably cheaper.
Heather, thank you so much and Happy Earth Day! I'm so honored my essay resonated with you and I appreciate the mention. That oatmeal recipe looks delicious and I'm going to try it soon as oatmeal is a staple in my house and I always like to change the flavors up a bit when I can. Silent Spring is a favorite in my house and I highly recommend the PBS American Masters doc on Rachel Carson. Her life and work are so inspiring!
Thanks Natalie! So happy to have discovered your newsletter. I’m excited to see if I can find that PBS doc, it’s so inspiring to discover the work of heroes like Rachel Carlson. Hopefully we can encourage more people to continue the work she started for us!