Microscopic cells called "mycelium" -- the fruit of which are
mushrooms -- recycle carbon, nitrogen, and other essential
elements as they break down plant and animal debris in the
creation of rich new soil. "We can capitalize on mycelium's
digestive power and target it to decompose toxic wastes and
pollutants (mycoremediation), catch and reduce silt from
streambeds and pathogens from agricultural watersheds
(mycofiltration), control insect populations (mycopesticides),
and generally enhance the health of our forests and gardens
(mycoforestry and mycogardening)." No, it sounds like a soil
builder, not a plant supplement. I'll get the same material and
use it in plots. I was going to do it under trees, but perhaps I
should dedicate a raised bed to the experiment. Thanks so much
for sending this information and your thoughts. Anything we can
do to improve our soils should give us better plants. Before
summer comes I am going to get me a chart for the garden that
will survive wear and tear. My printouts dissolve