During a supply run from home base to our construction site for the new outpost, I noticed that the bio-luminescent mushrooms growing on the ground in these swampy fields along the path seem to pump these shallow ponds full of nutrients. The ponds themselves are covered with and surrounded by plant life, which sadly can't be said for the soil. Despite the damp and seemingly fertile soil, the plant life only appears to be able to flourish on these vaguely luminous bodies of water. With this revelation I propose we start work on a hydroponic farm near our home where we can create some narrow canals that we can seed with these mushrooms and grow leafy greens to add to our slowly dwindling food supply. 

I hope y'all like salad.

I dug one small row near the outpost and put some mushrooms there. It's just a test and will need to be expanded if it works.  We should keep watch to see if the mushrooms take root and produce the ponds naturally, and if the greens grow on their own or if they need some help. 

Also wondering if the nutrients in the ponds would be good for us as well. I'm not quite daring enough to take a sip ... but I'm thinking about it.