GrowingMushroomson 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 to the
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
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
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
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
Jack Mason, also known as Slippery Jack(al), brings joy and creativity to our office with his humor, art, and love for learning new things, like all-things-mushrooms and Croatian phrases. During the month of April, Slippery Jack(al) will be sharing some of his wonder, wit, talents, and insights on Mushroom Mountain’s social media pages. Don’t miss
The month of March brought a ray of light to Mushroom Mountain with the extended stay of remote employee, Megan Deaton. Megan lives on and manages her 40-acre farm in Colorado, operates her business (Megan’s Mushrooms), and handles wholesale operations for Mushroom Mountain. Megan arrived just in time for the Organic Grower’s School Conference in
I was introduced to the world of fungi by a forest-loving adventurer I dated 8 years ago. Being a forest-loving wanderer myself, more drawn to the quiet realm of thought, I was quickly enamored by the foraging process of searching, looking for clues, treasure hunting. My knowledge of identification quickly surpassed that of my ex,
When you are in the woods foraging, you are not really just looking for mushrooms, you are away from the daily grind, not really thinking about anything else but enjoying the nature and the wildness of it. No wonder the Japanese prescribe “Forest Bathing” as a form of mental care. The woods act on you
Hope in hard times. With the coronavirus being a touchy subject (literally), it is still necessary to take precautions and be informed so that you can protect your family and yourself. Here at Mushroom Mountain we find natural remedies to be one of the most effective ways to prevent and treat symptoms from illnesses. The
Two years after Mushroom Mountain released high quality liquid mushroom extracts, it was time to upgrade the artwork and finalize a cohesive design that will soon be adding more products into the MYCOMATRIX lineup. It all started when Olga released her amazing Elderberry Reishi Extract, which is great for traveling and keeping healthy fin the
We have been so busy this year, and we didn’t do to well for the morel season in the spring. We were itching to get out and hunt some mushrooms. And it so paid off today. We got our morning chores done, packed up the dogs and set off to an adventure. Mushrooms are everywhere