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THE MUSHROOM GARDEN WORKSHOP

Immerse yourself in Outdoor Mushroom Cultivation

Preparing shiitake logs for mushroom cultivation during a workshop.

The Mushroom Garden Workshop is a hands-on experience that shows you how to integrate mushrooms into your outdoor spaces. Whether it’s inoculating shiitake logs or setting up oyster mushroom beds, this workshop equips you with the tools and knowledge to grow mushrooms in harmony with nature.

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What you’ll learn

Outdoor Oyster Mushroom Growing

Learn how to establish and maintain a thriving oyster mushroom bed in your garden.

Eco-Friendly Cultivation Practices

Explore how mushrooms can enhance biodiversity, improve soil health, and contribute to sustainable gardening practices.

Eco-Friendly Cultivation Practices

Explore how mushrooms can enhance biodiversity, improve soil health, and contribute to sustainable gardening practices.

Who is this workshop for?

Garden Enthusiasts

Add mushrooms to your garden for increased biodiversity and functionality.

Sustainability Advocates

Incorporate mushrooms into regenerative practices and circular ecosystems.

Mushroom Lovers

Take the first step into the world of fungi with practical, this beginner mushroom growing course.

Why join The Mushroom Garden Workshop?

This workshop isn’t just about growing mushrooms—it’s about connecting with nature, learning sustainable practices, and gaining the confidence to start your own outdoor mushroom growing journey.

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Key Topics Covered

1

Shiitake Log Cultivation

Selecting and preparing logs for inoculation.
Hands-on inoculation techniques using shiitake spawn.
Log placement and care for optimal mushroom growth.
2

Outdoor Oyster Mushroom Growing

Setting up mushroom towers, straw bales, and bucket gardens.
Choosing substrates and maintaining outdoor fruiting conditions.
Techniques for seasonal and year-round outdoor cultivation.
3

Mushrooms and Sustainability

How mushrooms fit into permaculture and regenerative gardening.
Benefits of integrating mushrooms into food systems and biodiversity projects.
4

Harvesting and Maintenance

Identifying the right time to harvest.
Long-term care for shiitake logs and outdoor mushroom beds.

Workshop Format

Duration:

Half-day or full-day options available.

Learning style:

  • Hands-On Practice: Inoculate shiitake logs and set up oyster mushroom beds.
  • Demonstrations: Step-by-step guidance from experienced instructors.
  • Interactive Discussions: Tailor techniques to your unique outdoor space.

Materials provided:

  • Participants take home inoculated logs or setups, along with guides for ongoing care.

Participants will leave with:

  • Practical skills to grow mushrooms outdoors in gardens, backyards, or farms.
  • Knowledge to integrate mushrooms into sustainable gardening practices.
  • Inspiration to expand their cultivation efforts and deepen their connection with nature.
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What people are saying about Afrifungi

Working with Matt has been an unbelievably exciting and amazing experience. We have learnt so much and look forward to more guidance from him as he mentors us through our food garden adventure. We are so happy and grateful to have him share his experience and wisdom with us.

NadineMvuhyu Farm

Really enjoyed the hands on learning the basics of what is an enoooooormous world.

Hugh Fraser

This was an extremely interesting introduction to fungi, learnt that fungi is pretty amazing... Was specially awesome to get practical experience in inoculating tree stump with mycelium to attempt to grow mushrooms...

Dale Lambert

Something I've looked into before and have wanted to try for sometime now. Was a really great experience, Matt and Sven are very knowledgable on the subject. The energy was infectious and the folks who joined on the day were a pleasure to meet.

Greg de Gidts

Matt & Sven give an excellent overview + introduction to the world of mushrooms, and inoculating a tree stump for years of home-grown mushrooms is a really fun way to spend an afternoon.

Soleil Jones