Category Archives: Fungi

Batting 500

Posted on March 10, 2016 by NearlyHomeGrown.com

I have two spring perennials that required a 2 year latency before the first harvest: Last night I harvested my first two spears of asparagus, one each of Jersey Knight and Purple Passion. But my morel boxes… only contain mulch … Continue reading →

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A Fungus Among Us

Posted on October 24, 2015 by NearlyHomeGrown.com

It is the time of year when harvests from the garden begin to taper off, Halloween decorations go up and a girl’s thoughts turn to fungus. It was this time last year that I was trying my hand at growing … Continue reading →

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