wrote:
Do any of you have a favorite book title that you refer to for mushroom
identification? I know it's pretty important to know which ones are
edible, etc.

Also, I have an interest in maybe growing a few of my own. . .Like
Portabellas, Shitakes, etc. Anyone have any experience in that. Do
you know how difficult it may be?

Myrl Jeffcoat
http://www.myrljeffcoat.com

for growing your own, www.fungi.com. Start with the easiest type of
mushrooms (shiitake on logs, or stropharia on chips) and work your way
up. Wild mushrooms: go to Borders, they have three different field
guides. peterson is always good quality.