There is a language connecting all energy. When we speak in this language, humans, plants, animals, water and consciousness converge as one.

Myths and misinformation can take many forms, and are prevalent in all walks of life. The world of drugs and their users is certainly no exception.

Aiming to better understand price variation in the San Pedro market, Dr Liam Engel collected data from Trichocereus Auctions Australia. Liam shares insights into cactus prices and their valuation over time.

Dr Liam Engel’s master list of Australian San Pedro and related Trichocereus motherplants, organised by garden.

Grow plants without seeds! Liquid culture lets us propagate plants by cloning plant tissue, but is normally undertaken in laboratory conditions. Independent botanical researcher Darklight shares her tips and tricks for a liquid culture technique you can do in your kitchen - no magic beans required.

Renee Harvey is a highly experienced clinical psychologist who relocated from the UK to Australia to develop training in psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy (PAP). She has many years of experience as a lecturer, trainer, clinician and service developer within the mental health field. Her ideas on PAP training are featured in a recently published book chapter (Harvey, 2021) and in various talks and podcasts.

Caine Barlow is a Mycologist and Fungi Educator based in Melbourne, Australia.  He gives regular talks on mycology, fungi conservation, and teaches gourmet mushroom cultivation.  He is a member of the Australian organisations Entheogenesis Australis, The Australian Psychedelic Society, and a co-founder of the Entheome Foundation. He has written for DoubleBlind, ThirdWave, Microdose, is a “Trusted Identifier” on The Shroomery, and is a moderator on many Facebook fungi groups. Caine’s Instagram is @guerrillamycology

EGA’s Dr Liam Engel takes Dr Prudence Gibson on a tour of the Australian psychedelic environment, exploring plant sentience, conservation and reform. A shorter version of this article has been published by Wonderground.

Micropropagation of the medicinally important Turnera diffusa allows exponentially faster propagation when compared to standard ex vitro propagation practices. Using the method below, up to 20 explants per parent plant can be obtained in as little as eight weeks.

Amanda Morgan is a mycologist, designer and waste solutions entrepreneur who founded ‘Fungi Solutions,’ a myco-cycling company that among other things, turns waste into mushrooms. She is also the founder of Mycelium Made, a company that makes made-to-order garments from myco-materials.