Branches from shelterbelts, logs left after tree work, chipped prunings and other woody residues can become useful resources on a lifestyle block. Instead of treating all of this material as waste, begin by considering where it could support fungi, soil life, moisture management or habitat. Start with a property inventory Walk around the property and … Read more
A lifestyle block offers more possibilities for growing mushrooms than a typical backyard, without requiring a separate commercial enterprise. Shaded corners, sheds, shelterbelts, woodlots, gardens and composting areas can all become part of a small, flexible cultivation system. The most useful approach is to match the mushroom, substrate and growing environment to what your property … Read more
On a small farm or homestead, mushroom growing does not have to be an isolated hobby with its own separate materials, equipment and waste stream. It can fit between activities that are already taking place: growing crops, managing shelterbelts and woodland, maintaining gardens, making compost and producing food. The basic idea is integration. A material … Read more