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Hannah Glückspilz

I'm a Biology and English teacher from Germany and have just moved to Florida. I lloooovvee Mushrooms and gardening and learning and teaching about everything related to these topics. For those of you who don’t speak German, let me explain my name. In Germany, someone is a Glückspilz (literal translation: “lucky mushroom”), who is the object of good fortune. I consider myself lucky in many ways, especially for finding my mushroom loving better half, Scott Lyons, who encouraged me to start writing this blog.

06 May 2016

Benefits Composted Horse Manure

Written by Hannah Glückspilz
  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...
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08 April 2016

How did Food Systems develop?

Written by Hannah Glückspilz
How did food systems develop? Food systems first emerged with the beginning of civilization, when agriculture enabled permanent settlements. Now humans could grow more crops and raise more animals than they needed to feed they own families. The ability...
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08 April 2016

Local Food Systems

Written by Hannah Glückspilz
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....
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24 March 2016

Mushroom Cultivation

Written by Hannah Glückspilz
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...
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21 March 2016

How do Mushrooms Reproduce?

Written by Hannah Glückspilz
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...
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09 March 2016

The Mushroom Life Cycle

Written by Hannah Glückspilz
The Mushroom Life Cycle The kingdom Fungi consists of several groups (phyla) of which each has its own unique life cycle. Edible mushrooms (e.g. Oysters, Shiitake, Reishi) belong to the group Basidiomycota. If you want to start the cultivation...
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04 March 2016

Mushrooms and Manure

Written by Hannah Glückspilz
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...
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All Mushrooms are Edible. Some Only Once.

23 February 2016

Coconut Coir

Written by Hannah Glückspilz
Coconut Coir Coconut Coir is the coarse fibers from a coconut husk. Coir fibers are found between the hard, internal shell and the outer coat of a coconut. The individual fiber cells are narrow and hollow, with thick walls...
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22 February 2016

Blue Oyster Mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus var. columbinus)

Written by Hannah Glückspilz
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...
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