Benefits of Composted Horse Manure Readily available in many rural areas, yet hard to come by in the city, learn the benefits of composted horse manure as a good source of nutrients and a popular addition to many...
What are Local Food Systems? (And why do we love them?) More and more people (aka Locavores) join the local foods movement. What exactly does local food mean and what are the advantages of “supporting your local farmer”? Everyone eats....
Mushroom Cultivation Mushroom Cultivation requires some willingness to learn, some basic lab equipment and a lot of patience. This blog will give you an overview of the different steps on your way to harvesting fresh gourmet mushrooms. A detailed description...
How do Mushrooms reproduce? As I have mentioned in an earlier post (see The Mushroom Life Cycle), when trying to cultivate mushrooms, it is important to know about their life stages and how mushrooms reproduce. You can use this knowledge...
Mushrooms and Manure Manure is organic matter, which can be used as organic fertilizer in agriculture. It is mostly derived from animal feces and has been used for centuries as it provides many benefits. Adding organic matter to soil...
All Mushrooms are Edible. Some Only Once.
The Blue Oyster Mushroom As a biology teacher, I have an interest in all things natural, and have recently come to really appreciate the mighty mushroom with its many facets. As I’ve been researching on mushrooms and their beneficial...