As we find out more about Psilocybin and its potential treatment benefits, it is becoming less of the old question (Why would you use a classic hallucinogen for addiction?) and more of the new. Is Psilocybin the future of Smoking Cessation and Tobacco addiction? In 2013 Dr. Matthew Johnson PhD along with Albert Garcia-Romeu and…
Exploring the Benefits of Psilocybin (Magic Mushrooms) Introduction to the benefits of psilocybin. If you are unaware, psilocybin is the principal psychoactive component in the psilocybe genus of mushrooms, also known as “Magic Mushrooms”. These magic mushrooms have been used for hundreds and even thousands of years by various cultures for a variety of treatments…
Holy Shiitake! Shiitake mushrooms are one of the most popular mushrooms world wide. They have a rich, savory taste and are said to have diverse health benefits. The shiitake is an edible mushroom native in East Asia. They’re tan to dark brown, with caps that grow between 2 and 4 inches (5 and 10 cm)….
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 home gardens. It is a prime source of nitrogen, potassium and phosphorus. It can give new…
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 to produce a surplus changed human culture; instead of constantly moving to find new sources of…
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. Therefore, everyone needs food. (Duh!) If you don’t happen to be a self-sufficient farmer, living off…
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 not only to provide the best conditions to grow your mushrooms, but also to improve and…
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 of these mushrooms at home, it is important to know about the mushroom life cycle. This will help you to…
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 improves soil structure, increases the water-holding capacity, improves drainage, provides a source of micronutrients, reduces wind…
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 made of cellulose. They are pale when immature, but later become hardened and yellowed as a…
