On March 18, 1966, husband Pieter got a review for his German book about Modern Mushroom Growing.
Mr. Erich Hüllen, Federation of German Mushroom Growers wrote:
'The content is so clear and comprehensive that even the oldest mushroom growers can still learn here.
Above all, you not only explain how to do it, you also say how not to do it.
Figure 64. in the Dutch version shows husband Pieter to the left.
Converting manure (mainly horse manure at that time) using a special small manure machine at the experimental station in Horst. It is important that the added substances are distributed very well among the manure (photo Brenneker).
Yes, Pieter certainly understood fully what he was writing about!
Having done the entire process himself, gave him good practical insights, which he then could write about in his books and publications for the mushroom industry.
Original content from first hand experience...
Above photo got taken in 1962.
Original content from first hand experience...
Above photo got taken in 1962.
German version of P.J.C. Vedder's book Modern Mushroom Growing
Director of the Centre of the Mushroom Culture School in Horst/Limburg (Holland)
March 18, 1966
Dear Mr. Vedder
I am on holiday for some time and have time and leisure to think about a lot. I feel the need to write to you and say how grateful we are to you for allowing us to publish from your book 'Modern Mushroom Growing'. The content is so clear and comprehensive that even the oldest mushroom growers can still learn here. Above all, you not only explain how to do it, but you also say how not to do it.
I only regret that it was not possible from the publisher to publish a translation of your entire book in German (they were short on funds...).
Thank you again and recommend me to Mr. and Dr. Bels.
With kind greetings
Your very devoted
Erich Hüllen
Later the design for larger scale compost turners became possible.
Yes, those were still the pioneering days!
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1978 - P.J.C. Vedder's Modern Mushroom Growing Book Published in English | previous post by me
1982 Sinden Award for Pieter at The Hotel Majestic, Harrogate, England | about the most prestigious award in the Mushroom Industry
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1978 - P.J.C. Vedder's Modern Mushroom Growing Book Published in English | previous post by me
1982 Sinden Award for Pieter at The Hotel Majestic, Harrogate, England | about the most prestigious award in the Mushroom Industry
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The Three Most Important Items for Mushroom Production 'Compost, Compost, Compost!' | Written in 1989 by Tom Gannon and published in CAMPBELL'S NEWSLETTER
Dearest Mariette,
ReplyDeletereally interesting post! Your husband did write a lot of very helpful books and publications!
Thank you for sahring,
hava a lovley week,
Love and hugs, Claudia xo
Dearest Claudia,
DeleteYes it is and it is a treasure for having such reviews!
You at least are able to read this in your mother tongue.
Hugs,
Mariette
Complimenti a tuo marito!
ReplyDeleteCara Olga,
DeleteGrazie e sono molto orgoglioso di lui.
Un abbraccio,
Mariette
We take so many things in life for granted. People buy and use mushrooms without realising the science about the industry.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
Dearest Victor,
DeleteWith most things that people purchase for wearing or putting in their mouth, they often have no clue what went on before they could do so!
Hugs,
Mariette
Content clear and comprehensive is very important! Thus practical, the book can be used widely. I think "oldest mushroom growers can still learn" is a great complement!
ReplyDeleteThat threshing machine looks familiar. Maybe it reminds me of a rice thresher I saw in Japan :-)
Dearest Tamago,
DeleteYes, it is very important for the reader to understand it in clear language by not using words that go over the top of their heads, as many scientists love to do.
No doubt you recall a very similar rice thresher from Japan! They look so alike.
Hugs,
Mariette
Hello Mariette, You have shown and discussed such dramatic situations involved with mushroom growing--caves, beds ready to harvest, even as in the above photo of the preparation of the compost, it is a pity that no great artist or photographer specialized in this field. I sense that it still would be a good opportunity for the right artist who can see the drama and beauty (and also the 'cool' factor!) in mushroom culture.
ReplyDelete--Jim
Dearest Jim,
DeleteYou are so right in this and there would be many possibilities to capture well in drawing or photography.
Hugs,
Mariette
You married a talented man and shared so many things I know zip about
ReplyDeleteDearest Jo-Anne,
DeleteThank you for your compliment and yes, I sure did and am proud of him too.
Glad you get a little insight into those 'bloody mushies' as you call them down under!
Hugs,
Mariette
What a nice note from that Hullen guy. Seems he was in awe of Pieter.
ReplyDeleteDearest Janey,
DeleteYes, a very nice note and he was speaking on behalf of several German mushroom growers.
Hugs,
Mariette
Great reviews and compliments on Pieter's mushroom growing books.
ReplyDeleteDearest Sami,
DeleteYes, they are and it feels good for having been able to help numerous people all over the world with your teaching advise.
Hugs,
Mariette
What a treasure
ReplyDeleteDearest Regine,
DeleteIt sure is for looking back at in the end of your life...
Hugs,
Mariette