Matteuccia struthiopteris - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Matteuccia struthiopteris - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia: "The ostrich fern is a popular ornamental plant in gardens. While choosing a place of planting it should be taken into account that these ferns are very expansive and its leaves often lose their beauty throughout the summer, especially if not protected from wind and hail. The tightly wound immature fronds, called fiddleheads, are also used as a cooked vegetable, and are considered a delicacy mainly in rural areas of northeastern North America.[citation needed] The young shoots can also be eaten raw in salads or as a snack in the field.[2]

The plants are also grown in Japan, where the sprouts ("kogomi" in Japanese)[3] are a delicacy."

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Mushroom Photo Gallery - Ojibway Nature Centre - City of Windsor

Mushroom Photo Gallery - Ojibway Nature Centre - City of Windsor: "This photo gallery illustrates some of the more striking and interesting fungi that occur in the Windsor area. Over 5,000 different kinds of conspicuous fungi are likely found in Ontario and our knowledge of local species is still far from complete."

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Welcome to the Ontario Woodlot Association

Welcome to the Ontario Woodlot Association: "Forest Mushrooms: Part II – Common Edible Species

This article is the second of a series of articles in the S&W Report on forest mushrooms. Topics covered in the series include mushroom anatomy, life cycle, habitat, and key identification features of some of Ontario’s common forest mushrooms."

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"Most mushroom are soft, delicate and sensitive to drying and they don’t care for exposed habitats. They prefer the deep, dark recesses of the forest where there is lots of organic debris that they can use for food and it stays damp for long periods under the canopy. Fungi like it moist.

Wide open grassy places exposed to the sun all day, therefore, are not amongst the favourite spots for fungi to set up shop. There are of course exceptions to every generalization and a handful of fungi have adapted to open spaces. During or after prolonged wet periods, mushrooms will pop up in abundance over lawns and other grassy spots.

Over the years, old clippings and dead roots build up a thatch under grass. This decaying organic matter mixed with soil provides an ideal substrate for a host of microorganisms including fungi. Not only does it supply the food source for energy but thatch tends to hold the moisture for longer which is ideal for the fungus growth. Many fungi can also grow on dead wood. This source becomes available when trees die and the stumps and buried roots under the lawn supply abundant food for a long time for wood decay fungi such as Mica Cap."

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Mushroom-Collecting.com - Edible and Medicinal Mushroom Species of Maine and New England

Mushroom-Collecting.com - Edible and Medicinal Mushroom Species of Maine and New England: "This site is about finding, collecting, identifying and preparing the more safe and common edible and medicinal mushroom species of Maine, New England, and Eastern Canada. The content is aimed at cooks, foragers, herbalists, and restaurateurs."

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Helpful Caregiver Websites |

Helpful Caregiver Websites |: "When a loved one needs care due to a disability or age, you do the obvious tasks to help, but at some point you may become overwhelmed as a caregiver. You need a plan and you may need help. Most people do not mind helping, start with family, friends, local organizations and associations – but don’t forget the Web, which is available 24-7."

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Rue Saint-Paul (Montreal) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Rue Saint-Paul (Montreal) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia: "The street was laid out by François Dollier de Casson, along the route of a path that had bordered a former fort. Saint Paul is Montreal's oldest street and for many years served as its main thoroughfare. Paved in 1672, it was named after Paul de Chomedey de Maisonneuve, founder of Montreal, who built a home for himself on it in 1650.

The street is home to such landmarks as the Bonsecours Market. Much of Saint Paul is still paved with cobblestones."

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