Mushroom Cultivation Workshops

LOW TECH OYSTER MUSHROOM CULTIVATION - 2 HOURS

• The most accessible and reliable method for DIY mushroom cultivation. From newbies, to novices, this workshop aims to provide something for all levels of experience
• A complete guide, showing you how to grow, harvest, and regrow mushrooms at home
• This technique allows you to remix and grow again and again in your own predrilled container
• 2-3 consecutive harvests, with an average yield of 1-3kg

What you will learn - 

• The life cycle of wild mushrooms vs cultivated mushrooms
• The role of fungi in nature & how it connects ecosystems
• How to select & source suitable materials
• The different stages of mushroom cultivation & a variety of methods

 What you will leave with - 

• Your own inoculated bucket, which can be used again and again
• New skills to grow mushrooms at home with minimal kit and no fancy equipment 

LOG INOCULATION - 2 HOURS

Growing mushrooms on logs is the simplest and most natural method of mushroom cultivation. Once inoculated, the logs require minimal care. This step-by-step guide will walk you through everything you need to know to successfully grow your own mushrooms at home.

 What you will learn about - 

• How fungi support biodiversity and grow in their natural habitat.
• The role of saprophytic mushrooms in nature: The decomposers
• How to select and prepare logs for cultivation.
• Best practices for maintaining optimal growing conditions.

 You will leave with -

• Your own inoculated log to grow at home
• A basic understanding of outdoor mushroom cultivation
• A care guide with step-by-step instructions for your log