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The Age of Overwhelm Take a deep breath. Now ask yourself—when was the last time I truly felt calm? For many of us, stress has become the default setting. We wake up to alarms, scroll through a flood of bad news, juggle endless responsibilities, and crash into bed wondering why we still feel wired … Read more
A gorgeous display of fresh turkey tail mushrooms Turkey tail mushrooms (Trametes versicolor) are truly magical and beneficial creatures of the forest, weaving beauty, mystery, and ecological importance into their role in woodland ecosystems. Here’s why they are so enchanting. A Tapestry of Colors The name “turkey tail” comes from their striking appearance. These fungi … Read more
Holiday Gift Ideas for the Mushroom Lover In Your Life Discover unique holiday gifts perfect for every mushroom enthusiast on your list. Our guide offers a curated selection of growing kits, wellness extracts, essential foraging tools, and more designed to inspire new adventures for mushroom enthusiasts of all ages. Bring the magic of mushrooms into … Read more
Growing Mushrooms on Logs If you asked, we would say our favorite mushroom that we grow on logs has to be the Shiitake (Lentinula edodes) for a ton of reasons. First, they’re absolutely delicious and boast a variety of culinary uses being earthy, smoky, meaty, dense and buttery with bold flavor, packed with umami thanks … Read more
How did that get there? you wonder, half-awake as you raise your morning mug for a sip and look out the window to your neighbor’s balcony. Is that really a mushroom? No way- we are on the second floor of this building. Yes way and, by using common household items, you can grow them using … Read more
Who doesn’t love chicken of the woods? I adore this mushroom. It fruits very prolifically spring to fall in the wild, a gorgeous bright orange mushroom that has the texture of, you guessed it, chicken. In this post we will explore a proven method on how to grow delicious chicken of the woods mushrooms in … Read more
How to Cultivate Shiitake Mushrooms by Jack Mason There are a few different ways of cultivating shiitake mushrooms. However, the most efficient method of cultivation is to grow the mushrooms from plug spawn (from logs). Purchase mushroom plug spawn here. Before you get started with cultivating shiitake mushrooms, you need to consider what kind of … Read more
Did you know that, from the coffee grounds used to make your regular cup of coffee, only 1% of the morning java in your mug is actually from the biomass of the coffee grounds used? The rest is tossed into the trash. Ambitious spirits may think to themselves, what if there were a better way … Read more
Tis the season to be spore-y! Embark on a mushroom-filled holiday journey with Mushroom Mountain filled with more fun(gi) than a basket of freshly foraged morels! Immerse yourself in a world where reindeer are replaced with giant mushrooms (we’re still working on the flying part! ), and Santa’s elves are busy cultivating the best fruiting bodies this … Read more
There is so much buzz going on about the Lion’s mane mushroom and I thought that I would share my knowledge with you about this amazing mushroom. Lion’s Mane mushrooms have many brain and gut health benefits and soon it could be growing in your backyard or even your kitchen counter in the near future. Why is … Read more
Learn to Grow Your Own Mushrooms! Self-sustainability: food, medicine, money. These are the anchors that Mushroom Mountain employee, Brandon Owen, highlights while discussing his upcoming workshop: Fundamentals of Advanced Indoor Mushroom Growing. “The stuff that I want to teach the people in the course, they’ll be able to pivot any direction they want to,” Brandon … Read more
Oyster mushrooms, scientifically known as Pleurotus spp. are delicious, full of flavor and considered a medicinal food. There are so many awesome varieties, and they all have a difference in taste, smell and consistency. There are around 202 edible species within the pleurotus family, with Pearl oysters being the most common in North America. Having … Read more