Preparing to bring home an Australian shepherd puppy? Check out our guide to learn all about Australian shepherd progression, including the importance of forming a secure, supportive bond with your… Read More
By Cammi Morgan 11 months ago
Cammi Morgan is a writer at A-Z Animals where her primary focus is on mycology, marine animals, forest and river ecology, and dogs. Cammi has been volunteering in animal rescue for over 10 years, and has been studying mycology and field-researching mushrooms for the past 3 years.
A resident of Southeast Appalachia, Cammi loves her off-grid life where she shares 20 acres with her landmates, foster dogs, and all the plants, fungi, and critters of the forest.
Preparing to bring home an Australian shepherd puppy? Check out our guide to learn all about Australian shepherd progression, including the importance of forming a secure, supportive bond with your… Read More
By Cammi Morgan 11 months ago
Are you thinking about adopting a white pit bull? This guide will cover two of the breeds referred to under the umbrella term of "pit bull", and discuss the increased… Read More
By Cammi Morgan 11 months ago
If you're an avid gardener and are becoming interested in fungi, you may be wondering if you can plant mushrooms. While some folks think mushrooms are plants, and thus could… Read More
By Cammi Morgan 12 months ago
If you follow news related to Mars, and space exploration in general, you may be familiar with articles and social media posts that periodically circulate claiming that proof exists of… Read More
By Cammi Morgan 12 months ago
If you enjoy foraging forest mushrooms in the spring and fall, especially east of the Rocky Mountains, you've likely come across the pheasant back mushroom. This wonderful bracket fungus is… Read More
By Cammi Morgan 12 months ago
Do you want to get into foraging or identifying wild mushrooms, but not sure if you live in an ideal area? Well, thousands of species of mushrooms are widespread across… Read More
By Cammi Morgan 12 months ago
Bringing home a border collie puppy and wanting to be as prepared as possible? Our guide has you covered on what you need to know about border collie progression including… Read More
By Cammi Morgan 12 months ago
Bringing home a new poodle puppy? Check out our guide to learn crucial information about what to expect from your poodle's progression. We'll also talk about the importance of raising… Read More
By Cammi Morgan 12 months ago
The chaga mushroom has become quite popular in recent years due to increased marketing of "medicinal mushrooms" via supplements, teas, tinctures, powders, and even coffee mixes. If you're wondering what… Read More
By Cammi Morgan 12 months ago
Preparing to bring home an English bulldog puppy and wondering what you need to know about growth and development, feeding, training, and creating a lasting bond? Our guide has you… Read More
By Cammi Morgan 12 months ago
If you're taking home a new dachshund puppy, you may be excited and a bit nervous. There's so much to learn about puppy development and how to be a good… Read More
By Cammi Morgan 12 months ago
If you're bringing home a new labradoodle puppy, you may be wondering what you need to know about their growth, developmental milestones, and how to properly raise them. Our guide… Read More
By Cammi Morgan 12 months ago
Bringing home a new puppy can be joyful, exciting, and also a bit nerve-wracking. As the loving guardian of your new pup, you'll want to make sure they reach healthy… Read More
By Cammi Morgan 12 months ago
If you enjoy foraging mushrooms, you're likely familiar with the sought-after, choice edible, morel. Each spring, foragers head out across North America in droves to search for these delicious mushrooms.… Read More
By Cammi Morgan 12 months ago
If you're interested in foraging or growing mushrooms, you're likely familiar with oyster mushrooms. This delightful genus of fungi contains some wonderfully choice edibles. In this guide, we'll broadly discuss… Read More
By Cammi Morgan 12 months ago
Do you have mushrooms growing in your yard? Curious about what kind might be growing and the ecological roles they play in your environment? Well, in temperate North America, there… Read More
By Cammi Morgan 12 months ago
If you enjoy eating mushrooms, you likely also want to make sure that you can keep them as fresh as possible for as long as possible. After all, it's always… Read More
By Cammi Morgan 12 months ago
If you enjoy cooking, you may be interested in accumulating a list of various commercially produced mushrooms to use in your culinary repertoire. In this guide, we'll talk about four… Read More
By Cammi Morgan 12 months ago
If you've ever had the joy of eating young, freshly cooked puffball mushrooms, you may be wondering if it's possible to cultivate them. In this guide, we'll cover their fungal… Read More
By Cammi Morgan 12 months ago
Curious about growing mushrooms in spent coffee grounds? Well, you're certainly not alone. Spent coffee grounds represent a huge source of agricultural waste. So, it make sense to want to… Read More
By Cammi Morgan 1 year ago
If you enjoy foraging for chanterelle mushrooms, it's crucial to know how to Identify look-alikes in your area. By knowing how to distinguish between true chanterelles and their lookalikes, you… Read More
By Cammi Morgan 1 year ago
Gourmet mushrooms, broadly speaking, are edible mushrooms that are of high culinary value with rich, unique flavors. These mushrooms are more expensive than button mushrooms, and are often sought after… Read More
By Cammi Morgan 1 year ago
If you have mushrooms popping up in your yard, your first reaction may be that you need to get rid of them. You might be worried that they're poisonous, or… Read More
By Cammi Morgan 1 year ago
If you're a fan of cultivated, culinary mushrooms, you're almost certainly familiar with shiitakes and portobellos. So, what are the overlaps and differences between these two popular mushrooms? In this… Read More
By Cammi Morgan 1 year ago
If you consistently buy or forage fresh mushrooms for culinary use, you'll want to make sure you can identify the signs of mushroom spoilage. The taste, texture, and smell of… Read More
By Cammi Morgan 1 year ago
Drying mushrooms is an excellent method for long-term food storage and culinary use. If you've never dried mushrooms at home before, you may not know where to start. Thankfully, we've… Read More
By Cammi Morgan 1 year ago
From soft, peachy shades to orange-red shades and vivid neon hues, orange mushrooms are a feast for the eyes. You can find this color represented across a range of mushroom… Read More
By Cammi Morgan 1 year ago
If stinkhorn fungi are appearing in your yard, you may be a bit put off by their pungent smell, and wondering how to remove them. While this may be a… Read More
By Cammi Morgan 1 year ago
If you're wondering if you have to cook mushrooms, or if you can eat them raw, you may have come across conflicting information in your research. Some sites seem to… Read More
By Cammi Morgan 1 year ago
The king oyster mushroom is a choice edible mushroom that is particularly popular for consumption in East Asia and parts of Europe. In the US, this mushroom is also steadily… Read More
By Cammi Morgan 1 year ago
While you can find mushrooms in all colors of the rainbow, it's extremely common to come across brown mushrooms. If you're interested in mushroom foraging, you may be familiar with… Read More
By Cammi Morgan 1 year ago
Porcinis are a delicious and rather expensive choice mushroom well-loved for their savory taste and meaty texture. Porcini mushrooms can often cost $55-$70 per pound, knowing that you may be… Read More
By Cammi Morgan 1 year ago
If you're a spicy food fanatic, you're likely familiar with different types of chili peppers and the various levels of heat they can pack into a dish. While all chili… Read More
By Cammi Morgan 1 year ago
A widely popular and highly versatile fruit, you can use bell peppers in a variety of dishes including salads, salsas, soups, stews, curries, grilled dishes, baked dishes, roasts, and more!… Read More
By Cammi Morgan 1 year ago
If you're interested in growing various types of outdoor cacti, you might be wondering which species are the best fit for your climate zone and soil type. You may think… Read More
By Cammi Morgan 1 year ago
A cool-loving plant widely used in various dishes worldwide for its unique texture and nutty flavor, cauliflower is an excellent choice for gardeners seeking to grow a nutritious and delicious… Read More
By Cammi Morgan 1 year ago
The term "hot pepper" includes thousands of cultivars of peppers in the Capsicum genus that exhibit a wide range of peppery heat, from mild to spicy to mind-bogglingly hot. This guide will… Read More
By Cammi Morgan 1 year ago
Are you looking for low-maintenance houseplants? Well, step right up to the wonderful world of indoor cacti. These unique and beautiful plants are an excellent choice for beginner gardeners, folks… Read More
By Cammi Morgan 1 year ago
Low-maintenance, hardy plants that feature unique shapes and colorful blooms, cacti are wonderful plants to grow both inside and outside. This diverse family of plants produces a variety of growing… Read More
By Cammi Morgan 1 year ago
Key Points The five species of beans, which are domesticated and commonly consumed, are the common bean, the scarlet runner bean, the year-long bean, the tepary bean, and the lima… Read More
By Cammi Morgan 1 year ago
Popular around the world for use in culinary dishes fresh, cooked, and pickled, cabbage is a well-loved food source and pretty easy to grow! If you've ever wanted to try… Read More
By Cammi Morgan 1 year ago
While Brussels sprouts may have a bad rep for tasting bitter, when prepared properly (baked, roasted, or steamed, not boiled!), they have a delightfully nutty and earthy flavor. They're also… Read More
By Cammi Morgan 1 year ago
One of the best moments for a produce gardener is plucking a perfectly ripe, home-grown tomato fresh off the vine. Tomatoes are the most consumed fruit in the world due… Read More
By Cammi Morgan 1 year ago
Popular for use in salads, soups, and a variety of other dishes, celery is an excellent crop to grow as an antioxidant-rich food source. If you want to know how… Read More
By Cammi Morgan 1 year ago
Quite delicious on a variety of dishes in its raw and cooked forms, artichokes are a widely popular food around the world. They're also a rather lovely plant and a… Read More
By Cammi Morgan 1 year ago
Growing carrots is an excellent choice for gardeners of all levels who want a source of antioxidant-rich root vegetables to use in various raw and cooked dishes. Luckily, carrots are… Read More
By Cammi Morgan 1 year ago
A popular salad green that adds excellent texture and taste to a variety of dishes is arugula. This well-loved and commonly grown leafy green can be grown by all levels… Read More
By Cammi Morgan 1 year ago
A hardy and productive plant, broccoli is an excellent, nutritious vegetable to grow for gardeners of all levels across many growing zones. Knowing how to grow them will help ensure… Read More
By Cammi Morgan 1 year ago
Gardeners love cultivating orchids for their astounding range of flower shapes, fragrances, and colors. Some species also produce dazzling foliage, such as jewel orchids and mottled-leafed paphiopedilums. In this orchid… Read More
By Cammi Morgan 1 year ago
In the world of orchids, blue flowers are quite rare and sought after. If you're looking to add blue blooms, especially naturally-occurring species, into your collection, you may find the… Read More
By Cammi Morgan 1 year ago