Sifting through leaves on the forest floor, Andie Carver and her boyfriend, Christopher Obst, shouted with delight when they spotted three Texas Star mushrooms growing near a decaying log. “Mushroom, ...

Spawn plugs before and after the mushroom mycelium has grown on them. Learn how to make mushroom spawn at home on a mushroom grow log to kick-start your backyard permaculture forest. If you’re ...

Cluster of wet white mushrooms growing in the ground - Karol Franks/Getty Images Mushrooms are healthy, hearty ingredients that can be used for a variety of dishes, but some varieties can be ...

Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. Haley ...

When Steve Shapson attended a mushroom growing seminar about 15 years ago, he learned that with a high-speed drill, some pasteurized sawdust inoculated with mushroom spawn, and a few logs he could ...

Growing crops you can eat is incredibly rewarding. But, for many gardeners, mushrooms are not on their to-grow list. This is probably because growing mushrooms is a bit different from how you grow ...

Autumn Rutter of Deep Hollow Forest Farm helps customers pick out mushrooms at the Boalsburg Farmers Market on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. Abby Drey/[email protected] Winding down Route 322 east on a ...

Oyster mushroom cultivation can be quite rewarding. Here, you will learn everything you need to know to grow oyster mushrooms, from starting your own grain spawn and setting up your mushroom growing ...

During our talk, I learned more about the company’s powerful mission to inspire and educate folks by making home gardening beyond simple with products like their DIY mushroom grow kit. Not only are ...

As an avid gardener and (very) amateur cook, learning how to grow edible mushrooms at home seemed like a no-brainer. Little did I know how little I knew. I ordered fungi guru Paul Stamets’ definitive ...

Growing your own food at home isn’t just a move that can help you save money—it’s also a great way to foster a deeper connection to your food, which can make every bite that much more delicious. But ...