About Incredible Mushrooms

Nick in the woods with mushrooms and fungi

My name is Nick, and this website is an expression of my fascination with fungi and mushrooms, and my desire to share that interest with others, far and wide.

Leap into the world of fungi and mushrooms, and you’ll find a universe of bounty and possibilities.

The fruiting bodies of fungi – mushrooms – have found their way into the cultures and kitchens of people around the world for thousands of years.

Some mushrooms create unique compounds that fit receptors in our brains and create psychedelic experiences.

Meanwhile, beneath every step we take, there are countless strands of fungal mycelium that connect and nourish the natural world in extraordinary ways.

Fungi have an essential role to play in the health of our environment, and the future of our planet.

It’s a fascinating area of study.

For someone with an inquiring mind, fungi and mushrooms are like catnip to a cat.

And I’m not alone.

Mine is one voice among thousands of enthusiasts who have become “sporulated” or infected with a passion for fungi.

The institutional world has been slow to recognize and study the wonders of the fungal kingdom. For way too long, the study of fungi was simply tucked into botany classes. But, of course, fungi are not plants. They are a kingdom or queendom all of their own.

While most institutions have been asleep at the wheel, gifted enthusiasts have stepped in to fill the void.

Some are scientists who have stumbled upon mycology as a fascinating field of study. Then there are the mushroom growers, who have perhaps done more than any other group to advance the study of mushrooms and fungi.

Alternative health practitioners, who often started out working with medicinal plants and herbs, and are now diving deep into the extraordinary world of medicinal mushrooms.

Add in the thinkers and artists. Original minds, drawn to the study of fungi and the beauty of its contributions to our world. As an example, check out the photos of fungi taken by Steve Axford. They're remarkable.

While on the subject of photographs, check out the macro photos of mushrooms and fungi by Alison Pollack on her Instagram page.

For myself, I’m an enthusiast, sharing my journey and doing what I can to curate the work and findings of the leaders in this field.

In the spirit of mycelium, I want to connect with those around me…

As you dig into this topic, you’ll encounter some of the more remarkable attributes of mycelium.

Put simply, mycelium creates networks in the soil, and creates symbiotic relationships between the kingdoms of fungi and plants. Without these connections, the majority of trees and plants simply wouldn’t survive.

Taking inspiration from mycelium, my vision for this site is to help inform those people who want to learn more, and then connect them to the many other sources of expert information out there.

That’s why this site has a large and growing resource section.

If you have any ideas for resources I might add to that section, or if you have any questions for me, you can reach me through this contact form.

Or by email at nick@incrediblemushrooms.com

Finally, for fellow fans of building information websites, I created and now publish this website on the SBI! platform.