Fungi Frenzy: A Beginner’s Guide to Outdoor Mushroom Growing

Discover the magic of backyard mushroom growing! Join our master gardener, Mark, in this eye-opening workshop where you’ll learn the ins and outs of cultivating three easy-to-grow mushroom varieties: Shiitakes, Oysters, and Wine Caps. Not only will you learn about the life cycle and needs of these fungi, but you’ll also discover the benefits of using straw or wood chips as a growing media and how to utilize every part of a tree for mushroom cultivation.

In this class, you’ll:

– Learn how to source, age, and prepare logs for inoculation
– Discover low-cost tools and materials for growing less than 100 logs
– Learn advanced techniques for producing 100s of logs (if you want)
– Get tips on how to safely handle and care for your logs
– Learn how to set up a simple “assembly line” and work with friends and family to inoculate dozens of logs for less than $200

Our workshops are all about sustainable organic practices, so you can trust that everything you learn will be in line with those values. Plus, you’ll receive a list of all the notes and recommended reading to continue your learning.

Don’t miss out on this fun-gi-tastic adventure! Sign up now and learn how to cultivate your own delicious and nutritious mushrooms at home

Date

Sep 23 2026

Time

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
4417 Old Post Road | PO Box 1680 | Charlestown, RI 02813-0909
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