Shiitake mushrooms at Mueller's Mushrooms in Guatay, Calif. (Alan Nakkash / For The Times; typography and illustration by Selina Saldivar / For The Times) As an avid gardener and (very) amateur cook, ...

Q: I love mushrooms and heard that shiitake mushrooms can be grown on logs in my backyard. Do you know anything about that? - Phil from Campbell Hall A: Happy Spring, Phil. Yes, I do know something ...

Not just any old logs will do. They should be 3″ to 6″ in diameter and about 3 1 /2′ long – cut from deciduous hardwoods. Oak, maple, ironwood, and beech all make good candidates. Avoid pine and fruit ...

If you've ever considered growing mushrooms from home, you likely know how difficult it can be to get started. The fact is, mushrooms require specific conditions to grow, and even the slightest ...

Select a mushroom-growing kit or purchase spores. Kits are ideal for beginners as they contain everything you need, including a substrate (growing medium) inoculated with mushroom spores. Popular ...

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Which mushroom grow kit is best? Whether you love the meaty taste of shiitakes or the health benefits of lion’s mane, grow kits are great if you want to create your own mushroom crop at home. They ...

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