Thanks Mushroom Lovers!

     Our class this weekend was a great success.  We had mushroom lovers spread out all over the living room.  Each had a unique reason for coming, and all of them left a bit more confident in farming and finding edible mushrooms.  
     Some of our attendees are having mushroom patches installed into their own yards, and attended the class to find out more about what they will be growing, how to get started, what to expect, and how to harvest.  Each got to take a tour of the wine cap patch we have at Stone Soup, as well as see what a shiitake looks like growing on a log.  
     Others were more interested in getting a leg up in mushroom identification for foraging in the wild.  We talked about a few varieties that I find particularly delicious, and discussed best practices for identifying them, how to harvest, and what conditions they grow best in.  I had also foraged several different types myself the weekend before, and had those on hand for a bit of show and tell.  
    There were lots of great questions and comments, and I look forward to hosting the class again in the future.  If you are interested in hosting a mushroom class, or would like more information on how to grow mushrooms at your home, contact Stone Soup Gardens.  We love to talk mushrooms.  Happy growing and happy hunting!