Lactarius xanthogalactus
It’s been interesting to note some different species of fungi growing on the property this winter, compared to last year. We haven’t seen a single Redwood Rooter or Elfin Saddle yet this year, but instead, we seem to have a number of Lactarius species...
Fungus Fair Fun
This weekend the Fungus Federation of Santa Cruz sponsored the 37th annual Fungus Fair. We missed the Fair last year, not realizing there actually was one in Santa Cruz. However, we were determined to attend this year! We didn’t really start to...
Ensatina eschscholtzii xanthoptica
This week the rain finally stopped, so we’ve been out in the orchard trying to get on top of the weeds, and plant out some more fruit trees (more on that later). This should have been a post about planting, but much like a magpie, I’m easily distracted in the...
Crucibulum laeve
The fall and winter rains have pushed our planting plans off schedule in recent weeks, but with the rain…we have the return of ‘Mushroom Mondays’! Last winter I looked high and low for any evidence of this fungus, but by the time I finally...
Arboreal Salamander
With a large, and persistent Pacific storm lashing the coast of California in recent days, there’s enough water running everywhere to make me think I’m going to sprout gills and webbed toes. It’s rained 17 of the first 20 days in December, although our rainy month...
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