Welcome Foragers of Ferngill!!
I really enjoyed the Foraging aspect of the game, but felt there just wasn't a lot to find. So, I decided to create Forage of Ferngill. This mod adds dozens of new forageable Mushrooms, Flowers Fruits and more to the Valley all throughout the year. Some are common, some are rare and some can only bound found in very specific places so you will have to search high and low to find them all!
**VERSION 5.0.0**
All modules have now been updated to 1.6!
Pretty much everything is new implemented. It'll probably only be bug fixes in the near future, but there are a few things I would still like to implement (once I figure them out)
If I can figure out how to get these items picked by the "Help Wanted" board as quest items I'll add that to each module.
Mushrooms still need their Gift Tastes and the Mushroom Log implementing. Once I have figured out the log I'll update.
I want to bring back the Remixed Bundles, but need to test them thoroughly so they don't break anything else.
I also want to expand Gift tastes to cover NPC of other mods. If you have any suggestions, let me know!
Enjoy foraging!
Requries the following Mods
Content Patcher -- Content Patcher - Stardew Valley Mods - CurseForge
Farm Type Manager -- Farm Type Manager (FTM) at Stardew Valley Nexus - Mods and community (nexusmods.com)
Producer Framework -- Producer Framework Mod at Stardew Valley Nexus - Mods and community (nexusmods.com)
Bush Bloom -- Bush Bloom Mod at Stardew Valley Nexus - Mods and community (nexusmods.com)
Item Extensions -- Item Extensions at Stardew Valley Nexus - Mods and community (nexusmods.com)
**MUSHROOMS OF FERNGILL**
The first module of Forage of Ferngill is Mushrooms of Ferngill. These (mostly) delicious new mushrooms have begun sprouting up all around the Valley and beyond. Keep an eye out for rain as most only come out if it has been suitably wet! The new mushrooms are
-- White Mushrooms are the most common type of mushroom to be found in a supermarket. They are often fried with Garlic to create Garlic Mushrooms and can be found growing [SPOILER] all over the valley in Spring. [/SPOILER]
The following Mushrooms only grow after Rain or Storms.
-- Dew Cup Mushroom are cream coloured bowl mushrooms that gather the morning dew into little puddles. They are usually baked with cheese into a Mushroom Tart and can be found growing [SPOILER] in the Backwoods in Spring. [/SPOILER]
-- Muffin Bell Mushroom are orange bell shaped mushrooms that smell like fresh baked bread. They are a vital ingredient in Mushroom Soup and can be found growing [SPOILER] at the Railway in Fall. [/SPOILER]
-- Stalk Cluster Mushroom are thin stringy mushrooms that can be peeled apart. They are a vital ingredient in Mushroom Soup and can be found growing [SPOILER] in the Mountains in Fall. [/SPOILER]
-- Plump Belly Mushroom are fat stubby mushrooms with a deep rich flavour. They are a vital ingredient in Mushroom Soup and can be found growing [SPOILER] in the Forest in Fall. [/SPOILER]
There are also a few new Exotic mushrooms that can be found in very remote areas. They are a vital ingredient in a new Potion sold in the Adventurers Guild that can really help with your ability to fight.
-- Yellow Mushroom is an oddly shaped umbrella mushroom that has a sweet smell. It is very poisonous so definitely don't eat it. They can be found growing [SPOILER] On Ginger Island [/SPOILER]
-- Black Mushroom is a spindly peaked mushroom that is sticky to the touch. It is very poisonous so definitely don't eat it. They can be found growing [SPOILER] in the Witches Swamp [/SPOILER]
Mushrooms of Ferngill also supports some expansion mods. If you use Stardew Valley Expanded, Ridgeside VIllage, East Scarp, Cape Stardew and Mt Vapius you can find the following mushrooms in their areas.
-- Woodland Stool Mushroom are flat topped spotted mushrooms often used as resting spots by small woodland Animals. They are traditionally used to create Stuffed Mushroom as they are wide and deep enough to be filled. They can be found growing [SPOILER] in Cindersap Forest AND the Expanded Forest West [/SPOILER]
Ridge Puff Mushroom are brown puffy mushrooms that grow high up on ridges. They are often used to make Fire-Spiced mushrooms as they have a natural kick to them. They can be found growing [SPOILER] in the Mountain AND on the Ridgeside Hike [/SPOILER]
Tooting Horn Mushroom are long horn shaped mushrooms that whistle in the wind. They are often used to make Mushroom Tagliatelle as they have a delicate flavour. They can be found growing [SPOILER] in Town AND around East Scarp [/SPOILER]
Spring Cap Mushroom are flat burgundy mushrooms that have a natural bounce to them. They are commonly used to create Mushroom and Ale pie as they have a rich flavour. They can be found growing [SPOILER] in Cindersap Forest AND along Cape Stardew [/SPOILER]
-- Plump Belly, Dew Cup, Stalk Cluster and Muffin Bell mushrooms can be found in certain parts of Mt Vapius after Rain or Storms. Expert Mycologists suspect a unique mushroom may be found there but haven't identified one yet. Keep checking back though.
-- On Mondays Gus will sell a random recipe using the new Mushrooms.
-- At level 5 Combat you will figure out how to make the Witches Elixir. This powerful potion makes you tougher, stronger and faster but takes a heavy toll on your fatigue.
-- If you let Demetrius build some Mushroom boxes in your Cave, you will find the new mushrooms will grow there too!
Cross-Mod Compatibility to return shortly.
This also has compatibility built in with Wildflours Wild Food and Pacific Northwest Mushrooms. If you have either or both of them installed, their mushrooms will also grow from the Mushroom Box.
[SPOILER] You will get a minor SMAPI error if you don't have both installed saying a particular output from either mod cannot be found. This can safely be ignored as the PFM file has four different Mushroom Box setups and it will skip over the one where it cannot find the required mod.[/SPOILER]
**ROOTS OF FERNGILL**
The second module of Forage of Ferngill is Roots of Ferngill. These edible roots can be found growing around the valley, but you'll have to dig them up first! They only grow in certain areas of the map and at certain times of year, so you'll have to look hard. The new roots are...
-- Gaelic-Root. This pungent root is a relative of Garlic but has a much sharper taste. It is often turned into a spread and added to either Bread or atop Halibut. They can be found growing [SPOILER] At the Bus Stop in Spring[/SPOILER]
-- Bardic-Root. This slightly bitter root has been know to have minor healing properties. It is often mixed with Dandelion to create a sharp beverage, or fried with Cave Carrot to make spicy Kinpara Gobo. They can be found growing [SPOILER] Near Robins house in Fall [/SPOILER]
-- Sabi-Root. This very spicy root is almost inedible by itself. It is usually crushed into a spicy green paste and added to Nigiri or Temaki. They can be found growing [SPOILER] Around the pond in the Forest in Summer [/SPOILER]
-- On Tuesdays Gus will sell a random recipe using the new Roots.
-- Root Beer can be made by combining Hops with one of four different edible roots. These are show in the screenshots, but the list of roots you can use are [SPOILER] Gaelic Root, Bardic Root, Winter Root, Taro Root and Cave Carrot [/SPOILER]
-- Certain Roots can be fed into the Seed Maker to create growable versions. These are show in the screenshots, but the list of roots you can use are [SPOILER] Gaelic-Root, Bardic-Root, Sabi-Root and Spring Onion [/SPOILER]
Roots of Ferngill also supports some expansion mods. If you use Stardew Valley Expanded, Ridgeside VIllage, East Scarp, Cape Stardew and Mt Vapius you can find the Roots growing in some of their areas.
**COASTAL FORAGE OF FERNGILL**
The third module of Forage of Ferngill is Coastal Forage of Ferngill. New things have started washing up on the beaches of Stardew Valley for you to collect.
-- Ferngill Scallops. This shellfish has a thick meaty flesh that is often fried up and served in the shell or on a platter. They can be found [SPOILER] At the Beach all year[/SPOILER]
-- Anisea-Weed. This deep black seaweed tastes like salty Liquorice and is often boiled down to make Laverbread. It can be found [SPOILER] At the Beach all year; Also found at East Scarp and Cape Stardews beaches[/SPOILER]
-- Spysea-Weed. This bright red seaweed have a spicy flavour and is often used to add a milder spice to Tomato sauces. It can be found [SPOILER] At the Beach all year; Also found at East Scarp and Cape Stardews beaches[/SPOILER]
-- Glass-Eye Shell. This pick iridescent shell was once used as a glass eye by sailors of old. It can be found [SPOILER] At the Beach in Spring[/SPOILER]
-- Horn Shell. This spiky horn shaped shell echoes with the call of the sea. It can be found [SPOILER] At the Beach in Fall[/SPOILER] 
-- There are a number of brightly coloured Corals that have started to wash up. While this may be a sign of damage to the local coral reef by increased fishing, Sailors have started making necklaces out of the pieces they have foraged as mementos of what the ocean means to them. Some people adore this type of necklace.
-- On Fridays Gus will sell a random recipe using the new Seafoods.
**FRUIT AND NUTS OF FERNGILL**
The fourth module of Forage and Ferngill bring new Fruit and Nuts to the valley and beyond. There are a number of sweet new berries growing on bushes or trees for you to find.
-- Sol-Berry. These sweet pink berries grow in flatter clear areas of the Valley and are usually mixed with Cherries to create a delicious Sol Berry & Cherry Tart. They can be found growing at [SPOILER]The BusStop and Town during the last few days of Winter and the first few days of Spring [/SPOILER]
-- Nimbus-Berry. These pale berries are found growing higher in the valley and can be baked into a Nimbus-Berry Crostata. They can be found growing at [SPOILER]The Mountain, The Backwoods and The Railway during the last few days of Spring and the first few days of Summer [/SPOILER]
-- Bramble-berry. These small blue berries are grow in denser forested areas of the Valley and are popular baked into Bramble-Berry Muffins. They can be found growing at [SPOILER]The Forest and Woods during the last few days of Summer and the first few days of Fall [/SPOILER]
-- Crackle-Apples. These tree fruit are often despised due to how they cover the pavements and paths, but are tasty when cooked into Crackle-Apple Buckle. They can be found at [SPOILER]The Backwoods between the 15th and 20th of Fall [/SPOILER]
-- Chest-Nut. These crunchy tree nuts are harder to find and prepare than Hazelnuts, but are just as tasty when Roasted or cooked into a Chest-Nut & Cauliflower Soup. They can be found at [SPOILER]The Mountains between the 20th and 25th of Fall [/SPOILER]
--Rose-Pops. These bright red berries grow in more populated areas of the Valley, and are usually cooked into Rose-Pop Donuts. They can be found growing at [SPOILER]The BusStop and Town during the last few days of Fall and the first few days of Summer [/SPOILER]
--Fizzling Berry are sweet little orange berries hidden in brown shell-like leaves. They are commonly baked into an oozy Fizzling Cake. They can be found at [SPOILER] Ginger Island [/SPOILER]
-- On Thursdays Gus will sell a random recipe using the new Fruits and Nuts.
-- There have been rumours that if you put enough of certain forageable Fruits and Nuts into a seed-maker you can get a Sapling. I wonder if that's true? [SPOILER]Crackle-Apples has a Sapling and can be grown into a Tree. Chestnuts can be planted to grow a Chestnut Tree[/SPOILER]
-- All Berry-Bush fruits have compatibility and can be found in areas of Stardew Valley Expanded, Ridgeside Village, East Scarp and Cape Stardew. Have a look around for an extra chance to harvest these berries.
**WILD FLOWERS OF FERNGILL*
The Fifth module of Forage of Ferngill. New wild flowers have been spotted popping up around the Valley and beyond.
SPRING
-- Daye-Breaks (Common) -- These little white flowers sprout early in spring and can be seen covering whole fields. They can be found growing [SPOILER]all around the Valley[/SPOILER]
-- Blushing-Dawn (Rare) -- An early blooming vine flower. Looks like a rising sun. They can be found growing at [SPOILER]the Railway[/SPOILER]
-- Buttered-Bell (Very Rare) -- These hardy bell-shaped flowers are often found growing in the shade of tall buildings. They can be found growing [SPOILER]near the Community Centre[/SPOILER]
SUMMER
-- Luck-Puff (Common) -- These pink puffball flowers are said to make you lucky. They can be found growing [SPOILER]all around the Valley in Summer[/SPOILER]
-- Bright-Sides (Rare) -- A brilliant blue flower that has a sweet smell. They can be found growing at [SPOILER]Cindersap Forest[/SPOILER]
-- Lola Bloom (Very Rare) -- These bright white forest flowers are a common stop for Hummingbirds. They can be found growing around [SPOILER]the Mountain Lake[/SPOILER]
FALL
-- Buckle-Bray (Common) -- These tightly clustered purple flowers attract insects all throughout Fall. They can be found growing [SPOILER]around the Valley in Summer[/SPOILER]
-- Night Shadow (Rare) -- Highly poisonous to humans, but kept as an ornamental display. They can be found growing at [SPOILER]The Mountains[/SPOILER]
-- Bon-Bons (Very Rare) -- Coming in a range of colours, these are often seen filling forest clearings. They can be found growing near [SPOILER]Hat-Mouses shop[/SPOILER]
WINTER
-- Chill-Bell (Common) -- These flower are said to toll for the arrival of Winter. They can be found growing [SPOILER]all around the Valley[/SPOILER]
EXOTIC
-- Calico-Blaze -- These brilliant burning flowers bloom rarely in the Calico Desert.
-- Wish-Terra -- These cascading pink flowers are a vibrant sight at Ginger Island.
ADDON
The following flowers can also be found wild, and are also found in locations of the relevant Expansion mod
-- Shifter-Bloom (SVE) -- Hikers often catch flashes of these rare flowers in the forest.
-- Ridge-Riser (RSV) -- The drooping petals on this flower casts a deep shade below.
-- Fox-Shoes (ESC) -- Children's tales say that Foxes wear these as slippers to sneak around silently.
The Flower Press can be used to preserve any flower into a Pressed-Flower to increase its value. Unlocks at [SPOILER]Level 2 Foraging[/SPOILER]
**KOMBUCHA OF FERNGILL**
The sixth and last module of Forage of Ferngill. This adds Kombucha to the game as a new Artisan Good. Kombucha is made by Mixing Scoby and Wild-Tea-Leaf in Kombucha Jars and letting it ferment for a few days. The result is a tasty tea that boots your Foraging. You can combine Plain Kombucha with other things in Kombucha Jars to make Flavoured Kombuchas. The flavours are
Floral -- Made by combining Plain Kombucha with [SPOILER] any Flower. This should work with any Modded flower too. [/SPOILER]
Nutty -- Made by combining Plain Kombucha with [SPOILER] Tree Seeds or Nuts. Acorns, Pine Cones, Maple Seeds work as do Chest-Nuts from Fruit and Nuts of Ferngill. [/SPOILER]
Salty -- Made by combining Plain Kombucha with [SPOILER] Seaweed and both types of Algae work, as does Anisea-weed and Spysea-weed from Coastal Forage of Ferngill [/SPOILER]
Savoury -- Made by combining Plain Kombucha with [SPOILER] Mushrooms. Common Mushroom, Chanterelle, Morel and Truffle all work as do non-exotic mushrooms from Mushrooms of Ferngill. [/SPOILER]
Sour -- Made by combining Plain Kombucha with [SPOILER] Roots. Cave Carrot and Winter Root work as does Gaelic Root and Bardic Root from Roots of Ferngill [/SPOILER]
Sweet -- Made by combining Plain Kombucha with [SPOILER] any Fruit. This should work with any Modded fruit too. [/SPOILER]
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