Paul Stamets' Mycelium Running is a must-have reference book for anyone working the land in Any Form, Whether it be farming, forest management or Environmental cleanup. But Also for people who, like me, enjoy growing things, Especially delectable edibles.
The book is a treasure trove of useful information on what Stamets Practical Refers to as mycofiltration (of water), mycoremediation (of toxic waste), and tips on how mushroom mycelium can help Improve soils and boost productivity in farming and forestry with less use of pesticides and fertilizers.
A Detailed description of Mycofiltration, the use of mushrooms to filter waste water, is Given in one section of the book. It lists recommended mushroom species and materials to use in creating the mycofiltration bed, as well as dimensions, depth, layers, etc.. Mycofiltration beds like this Can Be Effectively Used for Both industrial waste water and farm runoff.
Not only does it solve the problem of farm runoff and E.coli contamination of nearby streams, Also it can yield highly palatable food mushrooms, and the bed can be dug out Itself Every 2-3 years and then used as an excellent fertilizer for the farm. Read more...(604 words, estimated 2:25 mins reading time)
