Sheldrake's exploration of mycology and all things adjacent goaded me into numerous little experiments-- mushroom growing, starting up the cider press again, looking for fungus in new places in relation to the trees. The book is full of tangents and somewhat out-there philosophy-- much like the kinds of conversations one would have with an old friend while you're tripping. I think what really delivered this book in its fullness was the voice of Sheldrake. He knows best how to annunciate his prose and make it digestible to a novice audience. That smooth british voice makes me question my sexuality. Highly recommended to anyone who thinks nature is neat