An article in the latest issue of Invasive Plant Science and Management provides new insights on the varying potential for using invasive tree logs to grow edible, marketable mushrooms. "Our research ...

Rainy weather can cause mushrooms to sprout in lawns and mulch. “That’s fine,” said Sharon Yiesla, plant knowledge specialist at The Morton Arboretum in Lisle. “What’s not fine is when you see ...

Mushrooms growing on trees can be a sign of decay and should be inspected by a certified arborist. Hispidus, Ganoderma, and Armillaria are three types of fungi that can indicate tree risk. Not all ...

Photo Description: Of five nonnative tree species invasive in the southeastern USA, only logs of Triadica sebifera, Chinese tallowtree, successfully produced edible shiitake mushrooms. On farm trials ...