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Mushroom Cultivation, Foraging, and Education What began as a love for mushroom foraging has developed into an obsession with all things fungi.
"Is it bad if mushrooms grow in my garden? How do I get rid of them?"
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Consider what those mushrooms are actually telling you. They're the fruiting bodies of fungi whose mycelial networks run silently through your soil, breaking down dead organic matter, recycling nutrients, and connecting plant roots in ways that actively support everything growing around them. Healthy fungi mean healthy soil. And even better, if you choose which mushrooms are growing in your garden, you can also have more food!
Wine Caps thrive in wood chip beds and improve soil structure as they grow; Oyster Mushrooms will happily decompose that old stump you've been meaning to deal with. Rather than getting rid of them, learn what you have - a good field guide or local mycology group can help you identify your visitors safely. Your garden isn't under attack, she's thriving.
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05/26/2026
Why do some mushroom strains fruit like crazy while others barely produce?
The answer lies somewhere most growers never think to look: genetics. Fungi are unlike anything else in the living world, as they carry two genomes at once, with thousands of mating types and evolution playing out in real time. Understanding this biology can change how you source, select, and grow.
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Growing gourmet mushrooms at home is simple with our Plant & Grow Mushroom Starter blocks! Just tuck them into a shady spot or under established plants in your garden, cover with mulch, and water daily. Within weeks, you'll be harvesting fresh varieties like Nameko, Chestnuts, or Snow Oysters. It's the perfect way to add a delicious, homegrown touch to your favorite meals. Plant & Grow blocks typically get 2-3 flushes of mushrooms.
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05/22/2026
Researchers discovered that a natural extract from the fungus Pseudozyma aphidis can dramatically boost crop growth without a single synthetic chemical. In trials, treated tomato plants produced over 60% more fruit by weight, melon plants grew five times heavier, and seeds germinated faster across corn, tomato, and melon crops.
Read more: https://phys.org/news/2026-05-fungus-powered-farming-higher-yields.html
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