Come for a walk with me! If you’re hankering for the height

Recorded in October while I was rambling (in both senses!) by the river Spey, this episode is a live recording of me moving through the beautiful countryside of Aviemore, meeting mushrooms and mushroom lovers on the way. 

Entrepreneurship and mycelial eco-and-socially-conscious business practices! Growing challenges!

Tips on how to get started as a mushroom farmer! The brilliant Dr Alisha Fuller-Armarh from Deer Manor Gourmet Mushrooms joins me to chat about starting her business, and her 10 year mushroom growing journey that took her from the tropical climes of Jamaica to the colder (but no less stunning) Dumfries and Galloway, where she has established one of Scotland’s most varied and eco-conscious gourmet mushroom farms.

And growing gourmets is just the start! If you love mushroom growing and cooking tips, and grounded, warts-and-all entrepreneurial conversation from an inspiring businesswoman, this is the episode for you!
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In this month's episode of the Scottish Mushroom podcast, host Lynne Campbell chats with musician Hannah Read about her album "The Fungi Sessions, Volume One."

Hannah shares her unique journey of growing up in a mushroom-loving family, the inspiration behind her music, and the special tribute to her late father, a renowned mycologist.

They discuss the creative process, the connections formed through fungi, and upcoming projects, including a performance at the Edinburgh Botanic Gardens. Join us for an enchanting conversation that intertwines music, nature, and the magical world of fungi.

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The Fungi Sessions on August 15th, Botanics Lates

Join host Lynne Campbell on the Scottish Mushroom podcast as she delves into Scotland's rich mycological culture. In this episode, Lynne reconnects with Suzanne Scott, an acclaimed illustrator known for her whimsical mushroom artwork. They reminisce about their fifteen-year friendship, discuss Suzanne's transition from full-time employment to freelancing, and explore her recent projects, including the enchanting Toadstool Trail at Dundee Botanic Gardens. Discover how Suzanne's childhood foraging adventures inspired her art and how her work continues to foster a love for nature in both children and adults. Tune in for a delightful conversation about mushrooms, art, and community engagement!

Chapters:

(00:00) Introduction

(01:30) Meeting Suzanne Scott

(04:50) Suzanne's Transition to Freelance Art

(08:20) The Toadstool Trail Project

(18:00) Childhood Foraging and Mushroom Vision

(25:10) Community Projects and Workshops

(35:00) Upcoming Projects and Future Plans

(45:00) Conclusion

Find Suzanne on IG @whisicallush or on the web at

https://whimsicallush.co.uk/

Welcome to Scotland on Shrooms Episode 4, in which I chat community creation, creative interactions with mushrooms and favourite fungi with founder and outgoing president of the University of Dundee Mycology Society, Ben, and its incoming president Holly. Community creation around mushrooms is happening all over Scotland, and here are two of Dundee's top mushroom fans talking about how students at UoD can get involved.

Dung cannons! Zombie Water Bears! Zones of Repugnance! The Emergence of Human Consciousness!

This 40 minutes has A LOT packed in.

This month I’m chatting to DH42, who has been researching a couple of native species of little-known psilocybin mushrooms that grow on animal dung. In the process, he has set up online communities where people photograph, discuss and help identify these fungi. He drops some pretty excellent fungi facts, as well as chatting around the heroes of modern mycology in Scotland and further afield.

Welcome to "Scotland on Shrooms" - a podcast that delves into the fascinating world of mushrooms in Scotland.