Author: Robin Moore

Are Mushrooms Vegetables?

Are Mushrooms Vegetables And If Not, Why? If you are contemplating the question “are mushrooms vegetables?”, realize mushrooms are not plants so they are not considered to be vegetables. Mushrooms […]

17 Facts About Shiitake Mushrooms

Shiitake mushrooms are native to East Asia, fruiting from spring to late summer or early fall. One of many interesting facts about shiitake mushrooms is that it is a true […]

17 Facts About Maitake Mushroom

Some facts about maitake mushrooms (Grifola frondose) include that it is a type of edible mushroom that grows at the base of oak, maple, and elm trees. Maitake mushrooms are […]

The Best Techniques For Fruiting Mushrooms

When I first started growing mushrooms back in 2005, I used the PF Tek for growing mycelium and made a fruiting chamber out of a plastic tent armed with a […]

How To Make A Mushroom Spore Print And Spore Syringe

Making a mushroom spore print and spore syringe is relatively easy, but ensuring as little contamination as possible from outside sources makes the process a little bit more complicated. While […]

How To Make Mushroom Tinctures At Home

The health benefits and medical benefits of some specific mushrooms like chaga, reishi, shiitake, turkey tail, cordyceps, maitake, and lion’s mane are amazing. After mushrooms are harvested, they must be […]

Composting With Mushroom Blocks

Mushroom blocks are a great way to get the most out of your compost. Composting with mushroom blocks helps break down organic matter quickly, resulting in rich soil that contains […]

How To Make An Outdoor Mushroom Bed

Making an outdoor mushroom bed is a fun and rewarding project for those interested in growing their own mushrooms. The process may sound intimidating, but it’s actually quite easy. Choose […]

Best Mushroom Substrates for Oyster, Shiitake, Lion’s Mane, And Psilocybe Mushrooms

In the wild, mushrooms typically grow on dead wood, straw, and manure, among other things. However, when cultivating mushrooms, most varieties can be grown on a wide variety of food […]

17 Facts About Oyster Mushrooms

Oyster mushrooms (Pleurotus ostreatus) are a type of edible mushroom that grows in clusters on trees or logs. These mushrooms get their name from their oyster shell-like shape and have […]