Dyeing with Mushrooms: The Western Jack o’ Lantern

Last year while my Mom and I were dyeing with Western Jack o’ Lantern mushrooms (Omphalotus olivascens), I persuaded her … More

Creative Redoux

Hello again. Things have a changed a bit around here- in real life and cyber life. First — I let … More

These Gymnopilus sp. mushrooms sat on my new picnic table (built by my husband) for a few days before I … More

I’ve injured my wrist – nothing serious, it’s adaptable – but I’m avoiding activities that cause a searing nerve pain … More

When I think of mushrooms I think rain, dripping forest, moist forest floor. Sadly, that’s the opposite of what happening … More

Pisolithus arhizus season usually starts sometime in August here in Northern California. Now that September is upon us, my largest … More

This is why a dyer should always – ALWAYS – take notes. While sorting through the 10,000 pictures I’ve uploaded … More

A few weeks ago, my Mother (Dorothy Beebee) and I experienced a mushroom dye trifecta: time, mushrooms, and lots of … More

It’s the middle of November and I can’t remember the last time it rained. Ironically, I think it was last … More

While cleaning up from the workshop at SOMA Camp, I convinced my Mom to haul a large of pot of … More