The Empire Mycology Society

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Comment by Gwynnevier Westinghouse on May 11, 2013 at 7:25pm

Perhaps this can be used as a small-ish field guide, of sorts -

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Mushroom_cap_morphology2.png

Comment by Gwynnevier Westinghouse on May 11, 2013 at 7:24pm

I hope this lichen is to everyone's liking . . .

Awful wordplay aside, here is an interresting fact: a lichen is a symbiotic organism associated with fungus or algae, and grows slowly on trees or rocks typically forming leaf-like or branching growth.

Comment by Gwynnevier Westinghouse on May 11, 2013 at 7:18pm

I was so delighted to find this lovely little gnome home . . . it does remind me of something else, though . . .

 

Comment by Gwynnevier Westinghouse on May 11, 2013 at 7:15pm

My backyard last summer - gorgeous gills and grass:

Comment by Prof. Boffins Bunker on May 6, 2013 at 3:17am

Dear Gwynnevier Westinghouse

No need for apology & thank you for the greeting.

I make the faux fungi for my entertainment & my cabinet of curiosities, however may make some available via a suitable outlet in the future.  Be sure if I do, I will let the information be available here.

Here in the UK we had an incredibly wet year 2012 (worst on record).  If we have a clement summer this year I expect a bonanza autumn 2013 for fungi. 

 

With regard Lichen, living as I do near the sea in Cornwall on the west coast of the United Kingdom, we get fresh air straight off the Atlantic. My Apple trees abound with frilly lichen although I note dominance of one flatter species surpassing that of the frilliest that used to grow in greater abundance a decade or so ago.

 

I am most pleased you enjoyed my little creations 7& thank you for the commentary.

 

Kind regards

Boffins Bunker

Comment by Gwynnevier Westinghouse on May 5, 2013 at 3:30pm

Welcome good Professor.  I hope you can accept my deepest apologies for not greeting you here over one-month-ago. It is an absolute thrill that you found our little group.

Your Faux Fantasy Fungi are absolutely breath-taking, and, if I may say mouthwatering!  How does one come across such a skill; and are they available for purchase?

Last year's scorching weather was abhorrent, and eliminated nearly all opportunites for fungal observation.  I scarcely found a lush, green lichen to admire either.  Thus far, the climes appear to be cooperative, so I anticipate far more postings on my part.  In the mean time, please everyone else share your interests and findings.

Comment by Prof. Boffins Bunker on April 6, 2013 at 4:37am

For your mycological entertainment

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Comment by Prof. Boffins Bunker on March 20, 2013 at 3:46am

Some of my Faux Fantasy Fungi Mycology Museum Specimens. 

Based upon C19th Victorian Papier Mache Museum Specimens, which I could not afford...I made my own. (Blue Peter childhood of sticky back plastic, washing up bottles, Val's knickers & wire coat hangers... have a lot to answer for!!!)

Comment by Prof. Boffins Bunker on March 19, 2013 at 11:23am

Well, well never thought I'd see this group.

As soon as I am able I will share some pics of my vintage Victorian/Edwardian style Mycology museum specimens from my 'Cabinet of Curiosities'.

Comment by Gwynnevier Westinghouse on February 23, 2012 at 11:33am

Is there a more perfect place to rest ones self while studying mycology?

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