Walker Cammack

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Hi all,

I've got a watercress question. I was walking along a stream yesterday, and found what seemed like a huge patch of watercress. The plants were growing as a ground cover in slow moving shallow water. It was really like a tangled mass. Around the edges were a few watercress plants that had flowered (white flowers on top of a basal rosette). I tasted these, and they were very peppery. This is what I expect from watercress. However, when I harvested from the ground cover that had not flowered, most of it was just very bitter, and had very little peppery taste. It also seemed as if the ground cover was not growing in the classic basal rosette formation. Is it possible this isn't watercress? The leaf structure still matches the description of watercress (alternating leaves, lighter colored bottom, slightly lobed). Here's a picture:
9 years ago
Hi fungal-loving Permies,

I thought you all might enjoy this. Last April I presented a TED Talk about foraging for mushrooms, and how I believe the act of foraging can help foster a healthier relationship with both our food and the wilderness. Here's the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFyilPoY3y0

I'm currently trying to make a living by sustainably harvesting in the Adirondacks. I'm also leading wild edible walks and mushroom forays for the local community. My mission is to educate people about wild foods so that they can tap into many of the overlooked resources nature provides. I believe that by adding edible-value to our forest ecosystems we can help to combat deforestation by providing an alternative income option other than logging. I thought this would be a pretty good place to connect with some like-minded people. I've got all sorts of stuff on my website (walkersgoodsfromthewoods.com), and feel free to shoot me a message or email to talk anything mushrooms, foraging, or food.

Happy foraging,

Walker Cammack
9 years ago
Hi all,

I thought this might be useful for anyone that lives in the northeast that is new to mushroom foraging. Obviously, climates vary dramatically even within NE, but I've collected this data over the last few years in the Adirondack/Vermont region. I think it might be a helpful timetable and general information guide for people that are looking for a place to start in regards to finding wild mushrooms. There are many more edible mushrooms, but these are what I consider the best and most abundant in this region. I'm sure there are people on this forum that are far more knowledgable than I am when it comes to the fungal world, so please comment with corrections/questions. These pictures are intended to provide general knowledge, always be 100% you have the right mushroom before eating. There are countless books/guides that are extremely helpful to have in the field. Good luck and happy foraging!

10 years ago
I've got a year left of college, and can't wait to dive into permaculture when I'm finished. For those of you that already have land, how did you get it? Did your parents help you out, or have you saved up money? I've got about $9,000 in savings, and hope to be able to buy some land soon after I graduate...
10 years ago
Hi All,

I'm a 20 year old college student who cannot get enough of everything permaculture. I'm currently studying sustainable agriculture in Italy, and find myself laying awake at night fantasizing about my own homestead. I've been very frugal in my life, and have around $9,000 to my name. In the summers, I forage for wild edibles, and sell my products to restaurants. This is how I have made much of my money. I am dying to start my own small, self-sufficient homestead when I finish school, which I know is not what most 20 year olds dream about. I have spent my summers in Vermont, and I think this is where I'd love to live (although I could be convinced otherwise). I would love to know if anyone else has started a homestead on there own, and at what price. More specifically, if anyone has any experience with natural building and permaculture in a cold weather climate like VT, I'm all ears. I love the idea of using reclaimed and natural materials for building (especially cob). Right now I'm just trying to absorb as much information as possible before I'm finished with school (2016). I'll be back in the States around christmastime. Any comments or feedback is highly appreciated!

Thanks,

Walker
10 years ago