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 the holiday season with these thoughtful picks that are perfect for creating family traditions and nurturing a love of nature.Start New Family Traditions With Mushroom Mountain
This holiday, kickstart a family mushroom-growing tradition with experiences that educate and delight. Whether it’s hands-on tours, festive kits, or interactive classes, these options bring nature a little closer.
Celebrate the season’s magic with Mushroom Mountain’s Winter Solstice event—a unique, family-friendly evening of nature appreciation. Our celebration will be led by Justin the Elf, along with other Mushroom Mountain staff and will feature winter-themed refreshments, activities and a presentation about the mysterious lore of the Amanita Muscaria mushroom and how it has influenced celebrations all over the globe for centuries. $20
Educational Gifts For The Whole Family
Perfect for all ages, these classes and kits will engage your family in the fascinating world of fungi. From beginner-friendly mushroom kits to educational books and foraging tools, these are unique mushroom gifts for the whole family.
Explore the world of mushrooms together on a guided tour through Mushroom Mountain, where the whole family can learn and get inspired. The Mushroom Mountain farm tour showcases the amazing ways we can live in harmony with nature through fungi. This tour is perfect for anyone interested in learning about growing or cooking their own mushrooms, foraging for wild mushrooms, caring for our environment with mushrooms, or even starting their own mushroom farm. Learn more about our farm tours here. $15-$18
Are you ready to begin your mushroom foraging journey? Whether you’re a novice forager or just curious about the fascinating world of wild mushrooms, this online class is perfect for you! $60
Add a pop of color and flavor to your home with this easy-to-grow oyster mushroom kit—fun for all ages! With several choices of mushroom, you can choose a different edible mushroom species for each season to grow in your own space. No more waiting for availability at the store or market- these indoor mushroom fruiting kits are made with biodegradable cardboard, compostable substrate, and biodegradable plastic bags. $30
Grow Lion’s Mane Mushrooms right on your countertop. This mushroom has great flavor and texture! Tearing this mushroom into strands and sauteéing with butter and garlic tastes nearly identical to crab meat or lobster! A great mushroom for anyone with shellfish allergies that wishes they could eat shrimp or other seafood; try coating slices in egg then breading and frying them, pairing with a spicy mayo sauce for dipping. $30
Bring fresh shiitakes to your kitchen with a kit that’s ideal for home mushroom growing. Shiitake mushrooms are some of the easiest mushrooms to grow on logs outdoors and this kit makes it even easier for indoor cultivation! Just add water and place anywhere in the house that is room temperature (60-70°F), misting frequently to produce flushes of beautiful, fleshy caps. Typically yielding 2-3 pounds of mushrooms over several weeks, this kit comes with directions and a humidity tent to make indoor harvests easy and fun. A perfect gift for foodies, gardeners, chefs, or even for science fair projects. $30
Dive into the basics of mushroom cultivation or medicinal benefits of mushrooms in an engaging class that’s perfect for beginners. You’ll discover the joy of growing your own food with our immersive workshops. Say goodbye to store-bought mushrooms and hello to years of homegrown goodness! $45
Gifts for Healthy Living With Mushroom Wellness Routines
Give the gift of wellness with adaptogenic extracts and educational resources that support a healthy lifestyle.
Boost immune support with this powerful blend designed to fit seamlessly into your daily routine. Mycomatrix mushroom extracts are expertly crafted to unlock the maximum potential of the natural and beneficial compounds that are found in mushrooms. Our unique extraction process optimizes bioavailability, meaning your body can easily absorb and harness the naturally-derived power from whole mushroom fruiting bodies. $30
Support cognitive wellness with a unique extract formulated for mental clarity. This brain-boosting concoction of Lion’s Mane, Cordyceps, Poria, and Mesima is ideal for students, professionals, or anyone looking to sharpen their cognitive skills. A smart choice for the thinkers and dreamers! $30
Lion’s Mane is known for being beneficial to brain health, making it a thoughtful wellness gift. Mycomatrix is a recognized source for pure, organic mushroom extracts and has been trusted for over a decade. Embrace the unique compounds of fungi through Mycomatrix, benefiting your body with immunomodulating adaptogens, antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals that empower you to thrive naturally. $30
A fascinating read for anyone interested in the medicinal power of mushrooms. Mushrooms have been used medicinally for thousands of years. Christopher Hobbs, an internationally renowned mycologist and herbalist, introduces you to the therapeutic power of 20 different mushrooms. Learn the health benefits of each, how to choose supplements, how to make medicine from grown and foraged mushrooms, and how to determine safe and effective dosages. $24.95
Are you interested in learning how and which mushrooms you can incorporate into your daily life to help improve your health? Expand wellness knowledge with a class exploring the medicinal uses of mushrooms and two types of extraction method. $40
Start Growing Mushrooms at Home
For those new to mushroom cultivation, these mushroom spawn kits and workshops make it easy to get growing at home.
Cultivate shiitake mushrooms at home—an ideal choice for beginner growers. Shiitake mushrooms are one of the easiest and most prolific, forgiving mushrooms to grow on logs for all skill levels, and a perfect mushroom for beginners. Shiitake are meaty and savory, hard to beat on flavor! $28
A versatile, beginner-friendly spawn to start growing oyster mushrooms. Check out this blog post on how to grow mushrooms with this organic mushroom spawn. Mushrooms can be grown with extremely little water and space requirements, don’t require complicated upkeep, and don’t typically require special lighting. $28
Add mushrooms to your garden with this eco-friendly spawn option. These mushrooms are great for the usual gardening and permaculture projects, but it can also be used to mulch the floors of livestock pens and chicken runs, as this mushroom is predatory on coliform bacteria and can help keep your coops clean and not as smelly. $28
Cultivate shiitake mushrooms at home—an ideal choice for beginner growers. Shiitake mushrooms are one of the easiest and most prolific, forgiving mushrooms to grow on logs for all skill levels, and a perfect mushroom for beginners. Shiitake are meaty and savory, hard to beat on flavor!
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Prices Vary
Know someone who likes to eat lots of mushrooms and has a green thumb? Then this is the perfect gift for them to start with a variety. Get everything needed to start growing mushrooms on logs for years to come in this convenient and complete package. $50
This event provides hands-on instruction on inoculating logs with mushroom spores or mycelium and maintaining them for successful fruiting. Participants will gain practical knowledge on creating their own mushroom gardens using logs, and will be equipped with the skills to start growing a variety of edible mushrooms at home. The clinic is a great opportunity for anyone interested in mushroom cultivation! $45
An immersive full-day workshop for anyone ready to take their mushroom-growing to the next level. Not only will you learn from top to bottom how to grow mushrooms with different methods and in various environments, but you will also have a chance to get advice from our expert staff to support your cultivation projects. $275
Gifts To Boost Vegetable Gardens with Mushrooms
Help your favorite gardener enrich their soil and harvest with mushroom-based products designed to nourish their garden.
A great addition for gardeners to encourage soil health and vegetable growth with the mycorrhizal qualities of the edible wine cap mushroom, King Stropharia! This mushroom attached to the roots of your vegetables and helps the plants absorb more nutrients and stay more resilient to diseases. $28
Strengthen plant roots naturally with beneficial mycorrhizal fungi. This blend of volcanic rock, mycorrhizal spore of endo and ecto species, and organic fertilizer can bond to your roots for life! Studies have shown an increase of nitrogen uptake by 20-30% and increase of Phosphates by 50-60%! That means more roots, more shoots, and more fruit! $18
Do you enjoy gardening and wish to add mushrooms to your spring and fall harvests? This class explores how mushrooms can enhance garden ecosystems and how you can grow delicious mushrooms right in your vegetable garden. $45
Perfect for gardeners wanting to create healthier soil with mushroom assistance. You’ll discover the secret to creating nutrient-rich soil for your garden with mushrooms and agricultural byproducts. $45
Stocking Stuffers for Myco-Enthusiasts
Affordable gifts for the mushroom lover in your life, from books to DIY tools.
Give the gift of fungi fun with a Mushroom Mountain gift card! Perfect for mushroom lovers and garden enthusiasts, our gift cards can be used for everything from mushroom cultivation kits to educational workshops and supplies. Whether they’re a seasoned grower or a curious beginner, a Mushroom Mountain gift card is the perfect way to share the magic of mushrooms this holiday season or for any special occasion! $10-$100
This set features high-quality, visually detailed cards focused on boletes—an intriguing group of mushrooms known for their distinctive appearance and edible varieties. Each card showcases a different bolete species, offering essential information about its characteristics, habitat, and edibility. The set is designed to help mushroom foragers, enthusiasts, and mycology students identify and learn about boletes in an easy-to-use format. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced forager, *MycoCards: Bolete Edition* is a handy tool for expanding your knowledge of these fascinating fungi. $45
Filled with captivating illustrations and quirky facts, this book celebrates the fascinating world of mushrooms, from foraging and cultivation to their ecological importance. Whether you’re a seasoned forager or a curious beginner, this book offers a lighthearted yet educational look at the wonders of fungi. It’s a perfect gift for anyone passionate about mushrooms! $20
This is a unique mushroom growing kit that allows you to cultivate with an innovative blend of coffee grounds and fungi, offering a sustainable and eco-friendly way to repurpose waste while enjoying the process of mushroom cultivation. Ideal for coffee lovers and mushroom enthusiasts alike, this kit provides a fun and rewarding experience in growing your own edible mushrooms! Check out our blog here! $15
A beginner-friendly kit that’s both useful and fun, this kit is enough to plug three 4′ hardwood logs! This kit includes: 100 plugs of your choice (shiitake or oyster), Soy wax, Brush, Regular 5/16″ drill bit, and Instructions. $30
This kit is enough to plug fifteen 4′ hardwood logs!
This kit includes: 500 plugs of your choice (shiitake or oyster or mix of the two), Soy Wax, Brush, Drill bit, and Instructions. $60
A wellness treat that fits easily into anyone’s lifestyle. Mycomatix has been a recognized and trusted source for pure, organic mushroom extracts for over a decade. Embrace the unique compounds of fungi through Mycomatrix benefiting your body with immuno-modulating adaptogens, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals that empower you to thrive naturally. All of our extracts and Mushroom Mountain products are made with spring water from North Carolina. We incorporate the purest Appalachian Mountain spring water available. There’s a reason major US breweries opened East Coast branches here near Asheville, NC; it is for the water! No filtered city or distilled water; consumers will notice sweet minerals and flavors of the Blue Ridge Mountains. $18+
Gifts for Kids
Nurture a love of nature with these mushroom-themed gifts designed for young learners.
Designed with a focus on kids, this book provides valuable insights into foraging, ecology, and mushroom species. Help them connect with nature while deepening their understanding of mushrooms and their role in the environment. It’s the perfect companion for family outdoor adventures! $12.95
This coloring book features detailed illustrations of various mushroom species, allowing both children and adults to relax and learn about fungi while adding their own vibrant colors. With its educational and artistic approach, it’s perfect for mushroom enthusiasts, nature lovers, and anyone looking to unwind with a creative activity. $10
The Young Mycologist Classroom Activity Kit is a fun and hands-on activity for students young and old to grow their own cluster of mushrooms in this simple and rewarding experiment.
The kit comes with a growing media for the mushrooms, a live Oyster mushroom culture, and enough cups, domes and “filters” for each student to grow their own mushroom cluster. The experiment will take a couple of hours to set up, and about a month to observe and journal. We have prepared a teacher’s manual which contains a mushroom growing experiment and additional, more advanced experiments for each age group, kindergarten through high school, including a printable experiment journal for the main experiment. $65
Gifts for Foragers and Wild Mushroom Enthusiasts
Equip the adventurer in your life with these essential tools and guides for foraging.
A comprehensive guide for anyone foraging in the Carolinas. Perfect for those interested in learning more about mushrooms, the unusually large number of described species makes this book a must-have for experienced mushroom hunters as well as beginners. Here, at last, is the field guide for North and South Carolina mushrooms, from the mountains to the coast, presented in a single, portable volume. $30
A must-have guide for foragers exploring the Appalachian region. This book is an introduction and identification guide to many of the wild mushrooms found in Appalachian forests and fields. Included in this book is information about edibility. Every effort has been made to provide the most accurate information available relating to the species discussed here. However, many many more species occur in these woodlands that can be included in this book. $35
A prepared forager always remembers to bring along durable, eco-friendly bags when foraging for mushrooms. Wax lined paper bags are great for keeping your mushroom treasure from drying out. We don’t sell these in our shop but these are the bags we recommend in our foraging certification workshops. If you purchase from this amazon link, Mushroom Mountain will earn a small amount of compensation. $9
A versatile tool for any forager’s kit. We don’t sell this knife in our shop but we’ve included it in our guide because a good forager needs to know the right tools! If you purchase from this amazon link, Mushroom Mountain will earn a small amount of compensation. $31
An in-depth certification course for serious foragers, with locations across multiple states. By passing this foraging certification workshop you will earn a 5 year mushroom foraging permit meets the criteria required by the state health departments and formally approved for the foraging and selling of wild mushrooms in the following states: South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, Virginia, Alabama, Pennsylvania, New York, Rhode Island. Signups will receive a study guide and slides 1 month ahead of the class. $300+
Gifts for the Chef in Your Life
For foodies who love mushrooms, these culinary gifts will enhance their kitchen creations.
Written by expert foragers and chefs and designed to help readers explore the world of wild mushrooms from the forest floor to the dinner table, this is a comprehensive resource for mushroom enthusiasts offering a blend of culinary inspiration and practical foraging advice. The book includes over 40 delicious recipes for preparing wild mushrooms, along with tips on identifying and sustainably foraging a variety of edible fungi. $19.99
This book features a variety of foraging tips, sustainable harvesting practices, and over 50 recipes that incorporate wild edibles, including mushrooms, greens, and berries. With a focus on seasonal and locally sourced ingredients, it empowers readers to reconnect with nature and explore the flavors of wild foods through accessible, easy-to-follow recipes. $35
Perfect for enhancing soups, stews, risottos, and other dishes, these dried mushrooms provide rich flavor and umami. Our selection includes popular varieties like Chanterelles, Morels, and Shiitakes, allowing home cooks to enjoy the unique taste of wild fungi year-round, even when fresh mushrooms are out of season. $14+
A soothing blend of raw, organic honey and premium mushroom extracts, all from fruiting bodies and not myelinated grain, its the tastiest and healthiest way to boost your immune system! Perfect for sore throats and coughs, a teaspoon slowly dissolving on your tongue gives instant relief and delivers the medicine where it is needed the most. $18
