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New to mycology and wondering what a spore syringe is? Now you know!

Avoid wasting valuable spores! Discover the top 5 mistakes beginners make when using spore syringes for microscopy, plus expert tips to use them correctly.

Curious about how to use mushroom spores in microscopy? Learning to examine spores under a microscope opens up a whole new world of fungal identification and research. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the simple steps to prepare your slides using spore syringes while keeping things sterile and beginner-friendly. From identifying key features like spore shape and size to understanding how to capture clear images, this article is your starting point for exploring the microscopic beauty of fungi.

When it comes to mushrooms, especially beloved species like Psilocybe cubensis, few things spark more curiosity (and confusion) than the terms leucistic and albino. Both are used to describe pale or pigment-deficient mushrooms, but are they really the same thing?

A Guide to Fungi, Foraging, and Facts Table of contents: 1. What are magic mushrooms? 2. Legal status of magic mushrooms in the UK 3. Considerations when foraging for mushrooms 4. Foraging for Liberty Caps in the UK 5. When to look for Liberty Caps 6. Where to look...

My experience of smoking 5-MeO-DMT (bufo alvarius). I attended a bufo ceremony in the UK and this is my story.

Discover the ultimate guide on how to dry mushrooms at home. Learn step-by-step methods using a dehydrator or oven for preserving mushrooms.

Are magic mushrooms legal? In this article we will be exploring this subject in detail as well as outlining reasons for rescheduling.

Dive into the mycology of rhizomorphic vs tomentose mycelium. Understand their unique traits and impacts on mushroom cultivation.

Spotting contamination in a mushroom liquid culture is a useful skill. This guide suggests how to spot contamination before using your culture.

Spotting contamination in a spore syringe can be tricky! This guide suggests what to look for and how to test for spore syringe contamination.

A simple guide on how to store spore syringes as well as other useful considerations for long term storage.

How to make a mushroom liquid culture in a few easy steps. You will also learn what to do with your culture once it is ready!

Easy to use guide on making a spore syringe. Discover step-by-step instructions to help you further your mycology endeavors.

Up your mycology game with this guide on using Parafilm. Learn step-by-step instructions for using parafilm to seal agar plates.

How to make and use a DIY still air box (SAB) at home. If you want to up your mycology game on a budget you have come to the right place!

Psilocybin is a promising treatment option for mental health conditions, but further research is needed to establish its safety and efficacy.

In this article we outline a brief history of magic mushrooms. We also supply some resources for further research.

In this article we will list the active compounds present in magic mushrooms as well as detail their effects.

We will discuss the laws surrounding magic mushroom spore syringes and why they are legal around most of the world.