Sep 4th 2025
In the spring and late fall, Wine Cap mushrooms can look different than expected. Just like spring and late fall Shiitake, Wine Caps can be freakish enough that people send us of photos of what they h…
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Sep 3rd 2025
Wood Blewits, (Clitocybe (kly-TOSS-i-bee) nuda) are a fall weather loving mushroom that you can find in the wild but also make for a great backyard cultivation project. What do Blewit Mushro…
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Sep 2nd 2025
Mushrooms logs can last quite a long time, with some varieties lasting longer than others. Not only does the longevity and quality vary between species of mushrooms, but also between strains of a sing…
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Aug 28th 2025
Hericium americanum, also known as Comb Tooth or Bears Head mushroom, is commonly found in early fall in the wild on dead hardwood trees. But how does it differ from our other lovable Hericium species…
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Aug 27th 2025
Identifying Turkey Tail Mushrooms, or Trametes versicolor can be more difficult than expected, but these few tips will help you decide if your Turkey Tail is indeed what you think it is. Tur…
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Aug 26th 2025
Spring and fall fruiting Wine Caps (Stropharia rugoso-annulata) claim both ends of summer as its normal fruiting time, and even fruits through the summer if there is plenty of rainfall. This past spri…
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Aug 25th 2025
Ahhh The spring mushroom crop. The beautiful caps emerging in bounty from logs as the humidity and temperature rises. This is one of the most delicious of spring scenes, especially knowing that in a…
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Aug 25th 2025
We get a lot of questions on pest control as well as mushroom formation in the spring and summer months. There is a simple tool that can be used to help with both of these things. It's called the Frui…
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Aug 22nd 2025
Growing mushrooms on logs is one of the most sustainable ways to grow mushrooms, both for your wallet and the environment. There's often a misconception that the harvest of trees is bad for the enviro…
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Aug 22nd 2025
Have you ever walked out to your wine cap bed expecting to find wine cap and instead found something resembling dog vomit? Well, you're not alone. Let's talk! What is the yellow stuff growing on my…
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Aug 21st 2025
If you have been waiting for your mushrooms to show up that you planted many months ago, there are some "forcing" strategies you can use to encourage fruiting while ensuring your logs or mushroom beds…
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Aug 21st 2025
Oyster Blocks: Twice is nice, but is there more where that came from? With ready-to-fruit blocks/tabletop farms, the usual story is as follows: Open kit and enjoy a substantial first flush and subs…
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