PLANTS & GARDENING :: PLANTS :: MUSHROOM :: STRUCTURE OF A MUSHROOM image. Structure of a mushroom The mushroom is composed of an underground part (mycelium) and an aboveground, often edible part that is also the reproductive organ. spores Microscopic seeds acting as reproductive agents; they are usually released into the air and fall on a substrate to produce a new mushroom. stem Axis supporting the mushroom’s cap. gill Fertile spore-producing part of the mushroom, located under the cap. mycelium Tangle of hyphae created through spore germination, from which the aboveground part of the mushroom develops. hypha Microscopic filament, often white, that draws water and the organic matter necessary for mushroom development. volva Remnant of a membrane that completely covered the immature mushroom and ruptured as the stem grew. ring Membrane located under the cap and circling the stem; remnant of a membrane that covered the gills of the immature mushroom and ruptured as the cap grew. cap.
Kitchen Garden - Index page. The gardener's almanac. Vegetable Gardeners Almanac - Down the Shed. This makes a tasty starter in no time at all. Ingredients 6 Eggs, ready boiled and peeled2 teaspoons of Curry powderCayenne pepper1 green or red mild fresh Chilli, finely chopped2 teaspoons of Lemon or Lime juice1 teaspoon of finely chopped and ground fresh Ginger80ml 2.5 fl oz equal parts sour cream and MayonnaiseSalt and Black Pepper for seasoningHandful of Parsley or Coriander leaves Method Combine the curry powder, lime or lemon juice, chopped chili and ginger in a bowl. Stir in the sour cream and mayonnaise. Season with salt and pepper. Cut the peeled eggs in half lengthwise. Put mixture into a piping bag (or use a plastic bag with a small hole in the corner). Planting, Growing, Storing and Eating Vegetables at Vegetable Expert (UK)
The Smart Way To Plan Your Vegetable Garden. The National Vegetable Society, advancing the culture, study and improvement of vegetables. The Organic Gardening Catalogue. Weeds. BINDWEED Bindweed is a very insidious weed which hides itself away among other plants, strangling the life out of them while it establishes itself. Roughly pulling it out is no good, in common with all perennials it has a great will to survive. It spreads its roots laterally, with tiny little threadlike roots extending outwards in lots of places.
You need to get underneath it with a trowel and loosen the soil before teasing it out. It’s worth taking time to do it properly or the problem will remain and probably worsen. If you are taking over a plot that has been let go it will probably be so well established that it goes very deep. Removal is still important and very labour intensive. Couchgrass HORSETAIL This is the worst of all weeds, in my opinion. Horsetail reappearing NETTLE Nettles are a very useful weed. Chickweed SUNSPURGE This is a rather innocuous weed, not in the same league as the real villains. I think this one is Speedwell Fumitory, identified by Derek Fat Hen. No dig gardens - how to do no dig gardening by gardening the no dig way!