Lion's mane, also known as Hericium erinaceus, is an edible fungus with a rich history of use in East Asia for both culinary and medicinal purposes. Monique Richard, a registered dietitian-nutritionist and spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics,...

Lion's mane mushroom and its extracts have been proven to offer a range of health advantages. Scientific investigations have revealed its potential in guarding against dementia, alleviating mild symptoms of anxiety and depression, as well as aiding in the restoration...

Lion's mane mushrooms, recognized for their potential health benefits, enjoy legal status worldwide. This allows individuals to incorporate them into their diets by either cooking with them directly or consuming daily doses of lion's mane extract to reap its positive...

The lion's mane mushroom, scientifically known as Hericium erinaceus, is a fungus that thrives on decaying hardwood tree trunks like oak. With a rich history in East Asian medicine, this mushroom has garnered attention for potential health benefits. Animal studies...

We have a private course this weekend, then an open course on Tuesday 25th for those of you that feel a sore throat coming on (lol) and another on Sunday the 30th June.

One of the mushrooms we'll be growing is the Elm Oyster. If you harvest them late they are quite tough but lovely in slow cooked stews. The young Elm oyster's are really tender and flavoursome. They only take a few seconds to cook so they are great in stir fries. Add...

Young Pink Oyster mushrooms from a course we ran at the end of February. We were trying something a little different, growing in a tub instead of the usual bag. Not quite what we expected because the mycelium grew up the side of the tub and fruited out of an air hole...

We ran two courses in February so many packs of Pink Oyster, Elm Oyster and Shitake are colonising while I post this. Our next course is set for the 31st March. Let me know if anyone would prefer an alternative date.