Backyard Mushroom Cultivation

Learn how to grow mushrooms in your backyard! We’ll cover a few of the easiest methods and species so that you can get started growing your own gourmet mushrooms. 

Shiitake logs - learn how to select the best logs and what tools are needed to start growing shiitake mushrooms. Shiitake logs take 6-12 months to incubate, then will produce up to a pound of shiitakes twice a year for 5+ years. Participants will go home with the two shiitake logs they inoculate during class and care instructions. 

Totem Oysters - an explanation and demonstration of the totem method for growing oyster mushrooms.

Wine Caps in wood chips - learn how to set up a wine cap bed. Participants are welcome to take home a cup of wine cap mushroom spawn to inoculate their own mushroom bed. 

The cost of the class includes two finished shiitake logs and wine cap spawn to take home

All ages are welcome, but note we will be using power tools and hot wax

Host or Publisher Dancing Bear Farm