Sunday, December 11, 2016

New Shop and Blog Name

Hello! So after almost 5 years, I've decided that it's time for a revamp of the shop and blog. I've finally decided on a new name, Vasculum. What is a vasculum? A plant collecting box, often with a strap for carrying. They were popular in the mid 18th century as botanists used them to collect specimens after a day of exploring. I was inspired to chose this name while reading, The Invention of Nature, by Andrea Wulf, which I highly recommend. I will be making, photographing, and posting new terrarium necklaces soon (just in time for Christmas) so keep an eye out.

The Invention of Nature - Elliott Bay Bookstore
In the mean time, here are some photos from a recent mushroom hunting trip I snuck in just before the season came to an end. The trip was mostly for fun, identification, and photo opportunities, but we did find some golden chanterelles that we cooked up in a pasta. All shrooms were found near Mount Rainier. 
Right: "Fly Agaric" Amanita muscaria
Left: Amanita franchetii  Right:"Golden chanterelle" Cantharellus sp. 
Right: Russula rosacea
Left: "Coral fungus" Ramaria sp. Right: "Green dog lichen" Peltigera aphthosa



**I am by no mean a mushroom expert so if you see any ID errors, please let me know :)

1 comment:

  1. The more you shall honor Me,
    the more I shall bless you.
    -the Infant Jesus of Prague
    (<- Czech Republic, next to Russia)

    trustNjesus ALWAYS, dear,
    and wiseabove to Seventh-Heaven.
    God bless your indelible soul.
    Cya soon, babe...

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