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[@adreabrooks11]

A thought on what you were saying about sustainability and gratitude in harvesting: I like to harvest mushrooms in a mesh bag - such as the kind one buys onions in. This leaves plenty of gaps for the mushrooms to drop spores on the return trip home - particularly in the environment where they were found. Let's face it: if they were found there, it's an agreeable habitat for them - so spreading spores as one heads back to the trailhead or car is a great way of helping the fungus and giving something back.

[@gorgjesss]

What you do is a very honorable thing! I would love to learn from your generous nature ways. So innovative! 😅

[@adreabrooks11]

@@gorgjesss I can't honestly take credit; I picked up the tip from some other mushroom hunter. I was just passing it along. Knowledge is free wealth. 🙂👍

[@animezyy4583]

I'm legit going to do the same thing now that's genius

[@adreabrooks11]

@@animezyy4583 Now I wish I could remember who I heard the idea from, so I could give credit! 😅

[@Farticle]

I'm pretty sure Larry Lonik (rip) promoted this method heavily back in the day. He may have even sold bags special made for it

[@listeninghandtherapeuticma4538]

“Real nature connection is the ultimate prize.” So true!

[@Eric-qj8mm]

this is so well done it's shocking. after this 30 min video I feel confident I can walk outside and begin to go observe the mushrooms that grow in my woods and bring back some characteristics to research further

[@LearnYourLand]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@kingmatexd]

I'm from the Czech republic which is global mushroom hunting superpower. My grandparents knew how to use literally ever mushroom in the forest in kitchen or as medicine.

[@dereksummers4867]

This was like learning basic mycology from Dr. Seuss and I absolutely loved it.

[@mattwalsh8376]

Hahahahha. Way better then Dr. Seuss but I see the comparison. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Very interesting and informative

[@goawaypleasethanks]

@@queenrain55 chill lol

[@jevelwilson]

Lol

[@jevelwilson]

@@queenrain55 I did not say or think any thing against you or bad about you. I think this video was great. I think you might have accidentally confused my comment or confused my comment with someone else.

[@queenrain55]

@@jevelwilson guess I misunderstood. Thank you for your kindness+

[@lindab.6245]

Adam - I must say THANK YOU! Your mind is one of the most mystically MARVELOUS myco-minds I've ever seen!! And I'm an old girl of 63 years. I've learned so much about mushrooms from you. How DO you know so much, dahhling?? LOL!!

[@ehrlich_]

Dude, your channel is like the most important channel on KZbin. Much respect. 🙏🏻😑

[@jencurtis4627]

I don't collect mushrooms but I seek them out for the joy of looking at them. Your videos make the process even better. Thanks so much for these amazing videos!!!

[@emersonpavezzi]

Beautifully said at the end brother.. True nature connection is the ultimate goal in your land, not successful mushroom identifications.. Really love the content man, you’ve influenced me a great deal in how I view the land around me ✌️

[@peggywoodard5829]

i've Never met this man and highly doubt i ever will but i absalutely appreciate and adore him ohhh so much for his kindness and generosity shareing all his amazing knowledge!! 🥰😍😘 what an awsome person he is!

[@Naughtz]

Best Intro to mushrooms I have ever watched! Thank you and will be sharing with family and friends

[@julians.2597]

12:00 I'd recommend pulling even for eating. Aside from the fact that sometimes poisonous twins can sneak into a growth of otherwise edible ones and this could be your only chance at catching them, some mushrooms, especially boletes, are often buried in the soil as much as 50% or more and cutting wastes all that, leading to you foraging more mushrooms than necessary.

[@DaveSchultzXXL]

What a coincidence, I was just binge watching Adam's videos in anticipation of warm weather. Its gonna be a nice day to go out!

[@fishfire_2999]

Your allowed out ? Guess off the beaten path would make for enjoyable foraging

[@Onehundredpounds]

I love this guy. He seems so positive n wholesome.

[@lienmai1277]

Thank You for sharing your brilliant, wonderful, and very much needed knowledge! Great people like You make life worth living! Thank You for sharing your adventures, your experiences, your observations. Your impressive IQ is astonishing in every video clips you've made for us! Last but not least, we love your perfect, clear, and precise voice! May God's Blessings be with You and Yours for always!!!

[@LearnYourLand]

Thank you!

[@theoneeyedwoodsman4726]

With regards to conservation & sustainable foraging, some North American Indian tribes practice(d) finding three of a plant before harvesting from one of them. It is an awesome discipline imo.

[@davidtrunk705]

I’m so glad I watched this.The other day I was driving in south Jersey and it seemed like everywhere I looked there was mushrooms.I’ve always wanted to learn more about them,This was a awesome start!

[@jennyjones6021]

Get yours very reliable

[@jennyjones6021]

On IG

[@jasonconn5267]

I thank God for you. You are so intelligent and yet easy to understand. Be blessed my brother.

[@weneedmoreconsideratepeopl4006]

mushroom: fruit stage of fungi life cycle mycelium: basically fungi root/body types - found on: saprotrophic - decomposer fungi 5:27 parasitic - usually on living plants + insects... 5:37 mycorrhizal - mutual plant partner in nutrient absorption 5:06 the trick is - 6:02 - note mushroom seasons: early spring to mid/late autumn - (sometimes some grow on winter) - rain-prone woodlands ≈ number + diversity *7:14* .... 8:35 - shape ID 9:40 - color ID .... 10:30 items for harvesting: knife, container, hand lens, brush, (optional) camera 2 harvest methods - 11:48 (partial/whole) 14:10 safety guidelines - 15:30 (forage from clean, identify first, cook small) 16:09 🍄✨

[@brianlee5908]

Thank you for this comment

[@slayer1833]

Too bad we can't pin this comment to the top.

[@_RayOfLight_]

Thanks. It’s very helpful

[@_RayOfLight_]

@@slayer1833 Adam can do it , as author

[@izzahzbr]

Thank you so much!!!

[@almacdonald2506]

GREAT presentation. Good photos and video, well researched and you covered some of everything. Thanks!

[@cobus989]

Thank's Adam, for sharing this,wish i knew this when i was a child. 55 years ago. It shows you no one is to old to learn. Awesome video

[@mrc4912]

Loved to go mushrooming with my Italian family when I was young to being a young adult. We'd each carry a large burlap sack and search for the porcini mushrooms (boletus edulis) and sometimes these mushrooms would have a cap larger than a dinner plate with a stem as thick as a coffee mug. Sometimes, you'd have to make several trips back to the car to empty the sack once you had 40-50# of mushrooms. Once back at home, these shrooms were sliced into 1/4" slices and dried on specially constructed racks, then stored in a pillowcase for a couple more weeks, then transferred to large jars and packed in there with bay leaves and cayenne pepper pods as a preservative. When it was time to make a pasta sauce, the dried shrooms would be crumbled up and mixed with warm water prior to being added to the sauce. Then, I discovered the morels and chanterelles which are delicious.

[@drewwatts2803]

Here in the Northwest, David Arora’s “All that the Rain Promises and More” is the best pocket guide to have, hands down

[@andriyshapovalov8886]

I believe it doesn't have look alike and poisonous look alike, which would be the important info for a newbie like me.

[@xenocampanoli815]

My wife, Maria, wanted me to write you a thank you for the clear and helpful presentation. She said she liked your photographs, your detailings, and your clear English presentation. I also thank you.

[@evenaidoo2934]

Adam - you are amazing a truly walking encyclopedia. Are you a professor? ..if not you certainly have a talent for teaching.

[@hmistry]

You just changed my life. I live in New Zealand. This is a Game changer. Thank you so much!

[@dawned-on-you]

Imagine if the whole world was like you? It would be a wonderful place! Your an angel, keep it up!😉

[@cheashwar]

Thx

[@RegulareoldNorseBoy]

Thank u dude nice words

[@youtubest3262]

He is a amazing teacher. Keep it up champ. Thanks for all ur great videos

[@christopherbegley8755]

No don't imagine that , they would all b using limited resources, let the dumb eat their n as produced fake foods to keep our real treason healthy grocery store o forest market safe and productive?

[@TheEmberKeeper]

Wow I can't thank you enough!!! I'm new to mushroom foraging and this tutorial is the perfect welcome gate! Super clear and informative and all served in such a friendly way!! Thank you for your wonderful work!!!

[@amusingmyslf]

Adam, something I noticed in your kitchen that I got a real kick out of, the 1970s Mushroom canisters! That is awesome! 💜

[@newtonbesthighlights602]

Get good mushrooms from myco_newt on instagram and telegram he's got psychedelic products like LSD, DMT, SHROOM GRAINS.

[@dawnsites4232]

My aunt had the mushroom cannisters and mushroom wallpaper in her kitchen. She was my cool Aunt Betty.

[@EricPartida-y8k]

I love cooking with mushrooms. A lot of them taste great and are actually really good for you.

[@stacyjowilliams4502]

Great video Adam! Very informative and you seem like one of the nicest guys on the interwebs!

[@MakeTeachRepeat]

This guy radiates happiness. Super nice guy. Well done on sharing a passion

[@wompbozer3939]

This dudes spitting rhymes. Am I the only one to notice this?

[@jimkeegan6503]

I thought he was reciting Dr Seuss!

[@MacroAggressor]

Lol, so corny but I chuckled. Pretty much in character for him, though xD

[@nancydeis7121]

I didn't notice right away but I kinda liked it. Gets you to pay attention a little more.

[@promiskept]

Of course! His poetic rhyme lines start @ 7:14!

[@DowntownSound1]

😂LOL......JAJAJAJ👍🏽😂👍🏽I caught one of those rhymes.....He did more ???

[@alycadabra7956]

You're so engaging! My 9 year old watches your videos with me and gets so excited to find wild goodies.

[@jessebrody5411]

Thank you Adam, you are expert in both subject matter and presentation. Your videos are my best use of "screen time"

[@MrTalkingzero]

you are the best educator on the subject. Intelligent, well spoken, enthusiastic, not pretentious and everything you say means something. No silly music, no camera tricks, no extras. THANK YOU FOR HARD WORK, you are amazing

[@sanjuancb]

This is the best introduction to mycology and foraging I have come across. Shared! Thank you for this wonderful content.

[@tlockerk]

A year later, and I SO agree with the note below...a hunting guide (flip cards for analog, phone app for digital). Loved this video, presented info clearly and succinctly, you are a skilled teacher with an obvious passion for this topic.

[@darrylneidlinger5578]

Seeing a new Learn Your Land video is like Christmas morning! Thanks again Adam. Found some Dryad Saddles again yesterday in eastern PA. Morels should be anyday now! Found 2 sheds and a plate full of fiddleheads too

[@baovomusic]

Omg I’m so impressed that you totally nonchalantly incorporated rhymes into your script 🤯

[@mikehajdu6154]

Absolutely LOVE your videos. You have a great respect for nature. Plesse dont stop sharing with us your passion and knowledge.

[@JayMoreau]

Already subscribed. Liked and shared with my daughter. Awesome stuff as usual, Adam.

[@MacroAggressor]

Hey, Adam! I don't know if you've considered this, but I really hope you consider publishing a mushroom hunting guide. Even if it's just a digital download and print deal, none of the guides I've seen have been great and I'm confident you would outclass them all handily. Thanks man, take care.

[@DowntownSound1]

ADAM DO IT !!!!! WITH RHYMES!!!!!! 😀👍🏽

[@23kl104]

Everything that you can read about on this subject can be taught so much better in a video.

[@royalt3690]

Great idea!

[@joseymour2574]

He offers a video course covering 80 or so beginner mushrooms plus poisonous ones so you don't kill yourself.

[@accidentalcatalyst1003]

@@joseymour2574 lol

[@bubblegumgroup9286]

"Puff Balls are really easy to positively identify, the only thing you might confuse it with is a soccer ball, volleyball, or bag of trash" LOL.. this guy is gold

[@williamgrimberg2510]

I’ve harvested puffballs as large as a foot wide and pure white and solid inside . Sliced in one inch slabs and pan fried in butter with garlic and some salt . It’s like eating a steak .

[@seancostello26]

i found one just like that 2 or 3 years ago, william. It was absolutely delicious

[@cjzagorski69420]

I just deep fry these bad bois and then enjoy my massive chicken nuggies

[@Triplenes]

I watched your video because I 💞 mushrooms. I search for them every year so I have to learn a lot. THANKS for sharing 😊

[@demetrius2292]

I too live in PA. NEPA Northampton county. Just moved recently I really need to find some woods and trails in this area

[@jarredbalboa7289]

I recently found your channel. I have been into mushroom hunting for 25+ years. The way you explain things simply and with enthusiasm is exactly what new foragers need. Great job, and I agree with others here that you should consider a guide book as well. All in all A+ my friend!

[@Spectt84]

I'm from CT, this is EXACTLY what I needed.

[@TibiTips]

Congratulations for what you are dowing! Your channel is great! I hunt a lot of wild mushrooms!

[@borisjohnsonslostcomb7457]

Love the woods, Ive been hunting morels since I was a kid, it's a thing where I'm from. The sticks of Northern Central Michigan, if your from here, you do it, it's in our culture here, I find it odd when people don't do it, if that says anything about how it's viewed here. I just found this channel brushing up on things and waiting on the season to start, any day now I'll start finding them. I'm heading out in a few minutes actually

[@antonshvets4350]

Amazing information presented in an eloquent manner.

[@lindapearson3658]

I took your advice from another video, and just picked up a guide to "Mushrooms of the Upper Midwest". I live in NE Minnesota, and plan of hunting mushrooms for the first time. (At the age of 60!!!)

[@wisewoman7906]

I really do love mushrooms... It would tickle me no end to be able to forage wild mushrooms for myself. Could fresh store-bought mushrooms be allowed to throw their spores on your land and see if they will grow?

[@thekilolover]

Best beginners guide I have ever seen!

[@andreastonecipher9283]

Thank you so much! I’ve been trying to help maintain an area of woods and had a basic knowledge of flowering plants but little knowledge of fungi. Thank you for helping me to identify my first black morel!

[@mybasics7194]

This guys speak very nicely giving proper time

[@maverick5006]

Watched your video about stinging nettle. Couldn't locate any near me, so I started some from seeds. I think I've created a monster!!! Also, I had the opportunity to pick up some maple logs, purchased Shitake spor and inoculated them. We'll see what happens next year. Thank you so much for the time you put into educating us!

[@weneedmoreconsideratepeopl4006]

Dang I want to grow my own food like that. I've heard those are very nutritious with medicinal uses (stinging nettle). But seems like it'll cost a pretty penny... And where I live, the value of a penny outweighs our currency 😭

[@shampakonar3758]

This is a great site - he is very good at explaining this subject.

[@judyjohnson9610]

Loved this video and finally got the point of the spore print. I was, initially, a little disappointed that there was no mention of false morels. I had read previously that they can be hard to distinguish from true morels, but after a little research this morning, found this to be not as difficult as I had previously thought. Thanks so much

[@JessicaDuBois]

I really enjoyed this video! My grandfather used to pick morel mushrooms in the woods behind his house. I used to live near Galion Ohio. I am in North Carolina now and we have completely different mushrooms here but some of the same ones as there. I always wondered what kind of mushrooms Grandpa used to pick and I found this video, thank you!

[@dougzirkle5951]

Excellent video for the beginner and good reminders for those who’ve been at it for awhile. Good timing, too! Thanks Adam.

[@samedu5667]

I am also a mushroom lover. This informative documentary on mushroom expanded the horizons of my knowledge of mushrooms' so that I got attracted to learning more about mushrooms. Actually, This has a really nice, well organized content. Best wishes and much thanks from Sri Lanka.

[@RTFosmark]

Grandmaster Adam with those lightning rhymes! 😹 Great video, Adam.

[@DowntownSound1]

🤣🤣😂🤣✌🏽Dude be rhyming LOL!!!!!🤣✌🏽

[@dawned-on-you]

He flows like the creeks, and streams. Doesn't he? Lol

[@lessonswithalexis5481]

Thank you for making these videos. My son and I just moved and have a national forest as a backyard. We are truly learning so much from your videos and appreciate the inspiration you've given us.

[@ljeanwoe]

Our family just did the same, this will be our first forge. I’m excited. Indiana here.

[@pointpilot6376]

Thoroughly enjoyable presentation. Please continue to make these presentations. Thank You, Pointpilot

[@veseloiu]

Hey, Adam, I treasure your videos as they remind me of the pleasure of foraging for mushrooms. I love the ones in the supermarket, but there is far more out there. This is fantastic content. I come from a family tree that for many generations, have foraged for mushrooms extensively, for an important proportion of their food but as we have moved to town the newer generation (me) have lost most of the skill. I just remember enough to know to be afraid to eat a mushroom that I am not 100% sure about. And I know that for many edible mushrooms there are other mushrooms that look VERY SIMILAR, sometimes difficult for the non-expert to tell apart, but are highly toxic. One thing I would like to recommend/ kindly ask (unless you have done it already and I just have not seen the video yet), is to do a video in which you show the edible mushrooms, like you show in this video and just next to them show any inedible/toxic mushroom that might resemble them and show ways to differentiate. I appreciate that this would be quite a bit of extra work and perhaps quite a bit of duplication, in some ways, but your knowledge is amazing and I think you would be able (time and other commitments permitting) to pull of such a massive feat. I don’t believe that anybody would mind if you reused , say, this video, and just inserted the resembling inedible mushrooms right next to the relevant edible ones. That would be a MASSIVE BENEFIT for all those who are interested but not yet experienced enough

[@TheCynthiaRice]

Great video. Western PA gets more rain than Seattle so we are prime for mushroom hunting!

[@ginochiavacci1757]

Mycoman, you are the substrate for all newly-budding mushroom hunters! 🍄

[@mezzidrelgaming8914]

Thank you for the video. I just recently moved to WV where the mushrooming is insane, and I'm just noe seriously getting into it. Your energy and passion is great. You've helped me a lot!

[@dawnsites4232]

I was in WV for a ski trip recently and noticed mushroom hunting was big and it intrigued me. Found this gem video while doing my research. He did a video on Dandelions that was great, too.

[@dawnsites4232]

Oh yeah, the picture on my avatar is a waterfall from Black Hill Falls, WV.

[@altongehringer9858]

I found the part about poisonous mushrooms very helpful. Thank you!

[@ildiko1vt]

Excellent Adam!!! Well covered the basics & more~~~ LOVE the vid of the bug cleaning its face....amazing capture!!! Sure is a full lesson!! Thank you!!

[@sapelesteve]

Well done Adam! I believe that this is one of your older videos as I kind of remember seeing a lot of the information that you presented herein. In any event, never hurts to watch any previous info about mushrooms! Thanks & hope that you & yours are staying safe............ 👍👍🍄🍄🍄🍄👍👍

[@Alex-Defatte]

Can you make a video about as many edible mushrooms you know and can identify the specific traits about those fungi? This was a cute video but that would actually be a much bigger help to people. Thanks. Happy foraging.

[@redblade8160]

Alexander Defatte. All mushrooms are edible!

[@Alex-Defatte]

@@redblade8160 That misinformation is dangerous. You've obviously never foraged before. Your trolling is embarrassing. You should be ashamed.

[@redblade8160]

@@Alex-Defatte I said "all mushrooms are edible", but I did not say that they are all good for you!

[@Andrew-cu9lf]

Excellent video. I'm heading out to my woods for my first fungi foray.

[@12Keat12]

Love it man! Such quality and informative content that I've been looking for

[@TNBushcrafter]

Glad to see you back Adam. We are just coming out of morel season here. Woke up the other morning and told my better half and 7 yr old that LOVES eating and hunting "nature mushrooms" that I dreamt about us finding a lot of different fungi.

[@18whiteoleander]

Wow, this video is so awesome! you're such a great teacher!

[@JCSIspired]

I watch these every year as a refresher course!!

[@trexwithashotgun5333]

Love your content man, you got me into mushroom hunting and it's one of the biggest sources of joy in my life.

[@gladyh.6475]

Trexwithashotgun mine too.

[@biffjohnson3354]

I love the footage of you actually harvesting these mushrooms, because it helps put their size into perspective. I was surprised at how large a lot of them are. The only mushrooms I’ve ever really noticed, are the white ones that pop up in my lawn here in eastern PA. Thanks for this great video - I’m an instant fan of your channel!

[@SlapShotRegatta22]

Adam, your videos are absolutely great. Can you recommend a beginners guide to mushroom hunting?

[@letyscraftypowers7836]

You are a good teacher. Thank you!

[@GunnerGibbons]

Adam as always thank you so much for the time and effort it took for you to compile this vid it's appreciated greatly, Chris Suffolk UK

[@ThroughTheViewOfMatthew]

Knowledgeable, respectable and fun. I subbed from this video. Thanks so much and I’m looking forward to learning more!

[@LearnYourLand]

Thanks, Matt!

[@kbjerke]

I was "Jonesing" for a Learn Your Land video. THANK you, Adam! Stay safe!

[@willwalker4401]

So good, I shared with some of my friends and family wondering what I do wondering about in the woods lol great material and easy info that’s useful and fun👍❤️🍄

[@kdavis4910]

Nice intro video. Was already subscribed but I try to watch all videos. Good first mushroom selections for beginners too. I am up in Maine and have never found morchella or dryad's saddle. I did find vernal pools with wood frogs this year. They were wonderous to behold.

[@ILLinois7024]

Morels are in Northern Illinois this week..seen one or two today

[@foleydave26]

Your woods look extremely tame. Mine is very hostile with thorns everywhere and poison ivy and oak and and giant hog weed.

[@tissuepaper9962]

If there's a state forest or park near you, check the laws in your area about foraging on state land and try there. The forest Adam is in is clearly a managed forest like a state park. Natural, unmanaged forests generally have thick underbrush.

[@blaniac6591]

@@tissuepaper9962 there’s a large part of unmanaged forest at the end of my neighborhood. There’s a trail that goes through them down to lake Lanier in ga, the brush nearby the trail is very thick but if you push through it, the forest opens up a little bit.

[@angiewoodward4166]

Ours were like that too so we have gradually tamed it over the years. It’s very satisfying because once you do it it mostly stays that way.

[@melissawillemsnl]

What a wonderfully informative video..so happy to have stumbled upon it!

[@raelcalvin7441]

I was reading about how fungi underground are used as a medium for trees to communicate

[@tonibauer2405]

I know! That is just amazing!

[@diegomeza7111]

Thank you for your videos. Very helpful, learning a lot. I am in Poland so gets difficult to learn about new mushrooms since many people don't speak English and don't know other species as edibles. Groups on FB are helping me with identification aside from your videos. Really thankful for your channel.

[@littlepigs9480]

This dude impresses me with every video

[@andrewsauber7324]

Adam what were you cooking with the mushrooms? Think about making a foraging cookbook?

[@scottkers.4225]

Well said Adam, well said. Thank you for sharing.

[@colleenavery232]

Eastern PA - Love your channel content - newer to wildcrafting - starting to work mushrooms - searched for beginner - yours is the first video again You are among a select few that I don't have to test to see if there is actually any useful content - THANK YOU!

[@HylanderSB]

Wonderful presentation, good information and beautiful images!

[@PlantsAmore]

I loved your video! Thank you for sharing your knowledge!

[@CrabJock]

My morel season was very lackluster. For me, that usually means a wonderful chanterelle season. Either way, I just love being out there.

[@scottheller1663]

Picked morrells first time. Omg, tastes like a fine steak. Yummy.

[@franzbibfeldt]

This is one of the most professionally-constructed videos I've ever seen on this otherwise digital trash heap known as KZbin. The photography and the mix between video and stills was excellent, the information scholarly but understandable, and most of all, the narration/narrator worthy of the highest Hosannas! (Also, my personal "Huzzah! Huzzah! Huzzah!" for not using any third-rate background music.) You folks did a great job! I salute you!