THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT!

Join us on our homestead on October 21st for a fun and informative workshop on how to grow your own gourmet shiitake mushrooms at home!

Participants will be inoculating hardwood logs with shiitake sawdust spawn and each student will be taking home their own log. This is a chance to cut the learning curve by years by gaining hands-on experience with cultivation tools and by learning the ins and outs of small-scale shiitake mushroom production from us.

·         We’ll demonstrate proper techniques for the drill and fill method of log inoculation. Everyone will get the chance to do each step with their own log.

·         We will also demonstrate how to use larger diameter logs to assemble totems. This is a perfect way to utilize the larger, base portions of trees that are harvested for mushroom production.

·         We’ll detail ways to ensure successful log cultivation, from how to select which trees to use for cultivating shiitake, all the way to harvesting techniques and ways to prepare and preserve your harvest.

·         You will learn where to locate your mushroom logs and how to maintain and care for them to encourage large flushes of delicious mushrooms.

·         You’ll see our mushroom growing area and learn how to set up a cultivation spot of your own.

·         For those interested, Mike will also do a wild mushroom walk afterwards.

If you are interested in growing shiitake mushrooms outdoors at home for personal use or to sell, this is the workshop for you!

We will be using power tools and hot wax, so this workshop is not appropriate for small children. The workshop will be outdoors - please come dressed for the weather! This event is rain or shine but in the event of severe weather we will reschedule. Tickets are for one participant and are non-refundable. The location will be sent after registration, we are just south of Edgar Springs, MO.

Out of all our classes and workshops, shiitake log inoculation is the most-requested class. Space is limited so if you want to learn these techniques from us, don’t hesitate to sign up - this one will certainly fill up quickly! Follow the link to reserve your spot!

https://www.wildwisebotanicals.com/products/p/shiitake-log-workshop