Unveiling the Spring Delight: Tuber Borchii
In the diverse and enigmatic world of British fungi, Tuber borchii, also known as the Bianchetto or Whitish Truffle, emerges as a herald of spring. Esteemed for its culinary value,…
Welcome To All Who Love Trees, Mushrooms and Truffles!
Hello and welcome to my our new Great British Truffle Blog! My name is Melissa Waddingham. I am a truffle hunter and wild mushroom picker. I have been in this…
Foraging Responsibly
Navigating Laws and Respecting Nature As the interest in foraging for wild edibles grows, it's essential to approach this practice with a deep sense of responsibility and respect for the…
Mushroom Picking Codes of Conduct
General Guidelines from the BMS Where you can seek the landowner’s or site manager’s permission before you enter private land and explain the purpose of your visit. Follow the Country…
Sustainable Woodland Management for the Production of Truffles
I offer a service managing large areas of woodlands in suitable areas for the sustainable production of wild truffle, a new concept for this country and abroad so I am…
Introduction to Fungi
Identifying features Pic 1 General features of a combination of mushrooms. Ref: Simon and Schuster's Guide to Mushrooms, Giovanni Picioni & Gary Lincoff. Pic 2 Cap Shapes http://www.tanelorn.us/data/mycology/myc_id_caps.htm Pic 3…
British Summer Truffles
In the UK, truffles were relatively unknown amongst the public before the 18th century but as history recalls they have had extensive use ever since. It started in 1728, as the…