David Rust
@incredulis.bsky.social
Fungi, mycorrhiza, soil science, birds, deserts. pickleball. Cat dad. Past President, North American Mycological Assn. Co-founder Bay Area Mycological Society.
Fall is here. The dogwood berries are ripe. Waiting for the cedar waxwings to arrive.
October 5, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Fall is here. The dogwood berries are ripe. Waiting for the cedar waxwings to arrive.
Ann Telnaes lost her job over this one.
September 23, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Ann Telnaes lost her job over this one.
Inventory is important.
September 1, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Inventory is important.
I really don’t like these “compostable” produce bags. First off, it says right on the front that it’s plastic. This bag shredded after on a week. The lettuce didn’t look so great either. Help me understand how this helps the environment.
May 18, 2025 at 8:13 PM
I really don’t like these “compostable” produce bags. First off, it says right on the front that it’s plastic. This bag shredded after on a week. The lettuce didn’t look so great either. Help me understand how this helps the environment.
This barrel cactus sat in our kitchen window for 20 years. Repotted twice, it’s now approaching 30-35 years old and has expanded to 14 inches across. Not bloomed yet.
April 27, 2025 at 12:39 AM
This barrel cactus sat in our kitchen window for 20 years. Repotted twice, it’s now approaching 30-35 years old and has expanded to 14 inches across. Not bloomed yet.
Ever hike in the Grand Canyon? This book takes you below the rim into places most humans never go.
April 25, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Ever hike in the Grand Canyon? This book takes you below the rim into places most humans never go.
Was in Anza Borrego State Park last week. Here’s evidence a Bighorn Sheep was standing on this rock by the Palm Canyon trail just hours before we passed by.
April 25, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Was in Anza Borrego State Park last week. Here’s evidence a Bighorn Sheep was standing on this rock by the Palm Canyon trail just hours before we passed by.
Ocotillo blooming in Anza Borrego State Park.
April 19, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Ocotillo blooming in Anza Borrego State Park.
Ocotillo in early sun. Anza Borrego State Park.
April 17, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Ocotillo in early sun. Anza Borrego State Park.
It’s delightful to find these soft, colorful fungi. This is from a few years ago in New Zealand.
February 7, 2025 at 4:40 PM
It’s delightful to find these soft, colorful fungi. This is from a few years ago in New Zealand.
This deadly Amanita phalloides was displayed at our Point Reyes mushroom fair last weekend. Partial veil still in place. Three young men ate Death Caps they had collected a couple weeks ago in Salinas CA. They all survived.
January 19, 2025 at 4:03 PM
This deadly Amanita phalloides was displayed at our Point Reyes mushroom fair last weekend. Partial veil still in place. Three young men ate Death Caps they had collected a couple weeks ago in Salinas CA. They all survived.
Still up. No signs of bad luck.
December 30, 2024 at 4:03 PM
Still up. No signs of bad luck.
Merry Christmas from California!
December 25, 2024 at 4:20 PM
Merry Christmas from California!
Sulphur tufts at Mendocino Botanical Gardens.
December 19, 2024 at 1:27 AM
Sulphur tufts at Mendocino Botanical Gardens.
This one. Amazing science.
December 5, 2024 at 2:05 AM
This one. Amazing science.
My cat’s ready. Just add snow.
December 2, 2024 at 7:12 PM
My cat’s ready. Just add snow.
Not the sharpest photo, but thrilled to see Brachycybe, feather millipedes, under a log.
November 29, 2024 at 10:52 PM
Not the sharpest photo, but thrilled to see Brachycybe, feather millipedes, under a log.
Porcini season is here. Left this one in place.
November 28, 2024 at 10:33 PM
Porcini season is here. Left this one in place.
Just found this photo of our outdoor fire pit from a couple weeks ago. Good time to stay warm.
November 22, 2024 at 7:35 PM
Just found this photo of our outdoor fire pit from a couple weeks ago. Good time to stay warm.
As seen in Oregon.
November 20, 2024 at 4:39 PM
As seen in Oregon.
Mushroom season is definitely underway in Northern California. Banana Slugs are definitely excited. (Yes, I let them have this one.).
November 19, 2024 at 7:08 PM
Mushroom season is definitely underway in Northern California. Banana Slugs are definitely excited. (Yes, I let them have this one.).
Soil crusts between rocks in Anza Borrego Desert.
March 27, 2024 at 10:15 PM
Soil crusts between rocks in Anza Borrego Desert.
It’s mushroom season in California.
January 12, 2024 at 1:32 AM
It’s mushroom season in California.