Montana Mushrooms http://www.montanamushrooms.com Your source for information about Mushrooms in Montana. Fri, 17 May 2013 17:53:31 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 Rain! http://www.montanamushrooms.com/2013/05/17/rain-2/ http://www.montanamushrooms.com/2013/05/17/rain-2/#comments Fri, 17 May 2013 17:53:31 +0000 Dean http://www.montanamushrooms.com/?p=2957 All that the Rain Promises…

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I have to tell you all that I had my first meal of fresh wild  Oyster Mushrooms last night!

LET THE GAMES BEGIN!

 

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Undoubtedly the most recognizable mushroom in the Western world
Amanita muscaria stands out in a crowd!
Adorn your walls; a lovely tribute to this saint among mushrooms.

Dimensions — 24″ x 17.5″

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]]> http://www.montanamushrooms.com/2013/04/22/saint-amanita/feed/ 0 The Mushroom Identification Trilogy DVD http://www.montanamushrooms.com/2013/04/15/the-mushroom-identification-trilogy-dvd-2/ http://www.montanamushrooms.com/2013/04/15/the-mushroom-identification-trilogy-dvd-2/#comments Mon, 15 Apr 2013 18:33:20 +0000 Dean http://www.montanamushrooms.com/?p=2917 Continue reading »]]> Adventure, excitement, fun, inspiration, high art — words most folks don’t normally associate with mushrooms. Take one look at Taylor Lockwood’s Mushroom Identification Trilogy, and you’ll have an entirely new perspective on the members of this quiet kingdom. The first of its kind, this visual guide to mushroom identification educates and equips the viewer with the tools they need to get out into the woods.

Released in September 2005, this one-hour long DVD program has been enthusiastically received by nature lovers, mushroom hunters, mycologists, science educators, and poison control centers. See below for viewers comments.

Part One is an overview, Part Two goes into more detail, and Part Three takes the viewer on a tour of mushrooms commonly found in North America. Illustrated with Lockwood’s world-class photography, the Trilogy is suitable for children and adults alike. An illuminating companion to regional field guides, the Trilogy can also be used for classroom instruction and enjoyed simply for its visual appeal.

Product specifics:
Part One: [10:40] — Introduction
Part Two: [13:22] — Into the Details: Identification Terminology
Part Three: [33:07] — Into the Woods: Hands-on Identification Practice
Length of program: Approximately 57 minutes

Viewer’s Comments about the
MUSHROOM IDENTIFICATION TRILOGY

“Concise, accurate, and enjoyable….Taylor’s DVD introduction to identifying mushrooms covers everything your need to know to start asking intelligent questions about mushroom features.” David Pilz, Forest Mycologist, Oregon State University
“Very, very good. Good visuals, good presentation, good timing.” Gary Lincoff, New York Botanical Garden
“Excellent job! . . . Keep up the great work!” John H. Trestrail III, Clinical & Forensic Toxicologist
“In one word… Fantastic! Best study aide for the Kingdom Fungi that I have seen in 20 years of teaching.” Robert Jamgochian, Biology instructor
Mr. Lockwood, my daughter is thrilled and enthralled by your informative DVD! She may only be eight years old, but mushrooms are her passion…and she was delighted by the technical descriptions that you provide, as well as by your light-hearted approach and gorgeous images. Thank you so much for offering such a treasure of information!
Jennifer Miller
OUTSTANDING! Classes all loved the DVD. Ted Elliot, teacher
This stunning new DVD video is a fast- paced, comprehensive program for Mushroom Identification, appropriate for both beginners and experienced mushroomers. Through a combination of video footage and photos, Taylor clearly explains the process, and provides information used to identify mushrooms. (58 minutes)
Sandy Sheine, North American Mycological Association

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The Wild, the Weird, and the Wonderful

Dimensions — 18″ x 24″

Some of Taylor’s favorite mushrooms share the stage on this colorful, fanciful poster.
The centerpiece is a little green earth tongue Microglossum viride.

We share this planet with amazing life forms, and here we see that
mushrooms are among the wildest, weirdest, and the most wonderful.

Price: $9.95       Purchase

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See ya in the woods!

 

Is it time to go play in the woods yet?

 

How about the river bottoms?

 

How about the Urban Jungle?

 

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The Good, the Bad, and the Deadly teaches you the basics about toxic mushrooms and their edible look-alikes. It’s an essential tool for mushroom hunters, cooks, parents, pet owners, and medical professionals.

In this video, Taylor Lockwood:

Dispels the myths about poisonous mushrooms.
Gives you a close-up field tutorial.
Highlights symptoms for eight groups of toxic mushrooms.
Teaches many scientific and common mushroom names.
Includes a short lesson on taking mushroom photographs.

The Good, the Bad, and the Deadly is delivered in Lockwood’s lively, down-to-earth style and features his beautiful mushroom photography.
Part One: Introduction and Background
Part Two: Basic Mushroom Identification
Part Three: Mushrooms by Groups of Toxins

Format: NTSC anamorphic (both standard and wide-screen TV)
Main Program 50:30
with Extras approx. one hour
Part One: 12:11
Part Two: 11:36
Part Three: 26:28

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I cannot wait to try them fresh. They are slow growing but Beautiful!

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Product specifics:

  • Size: 9 1/4″ X 7 3/4″
  • Thick 3/32″ rubber backing
  • Rounded corners
  • Made in USA
  • Hard, sealed surface with top quality printing

Price: $9.95

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