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This event will teach you how to set up an outdoor mushroom garden that will produce mushrooms for many years (with minimal maintenance.The focus will be on Wine caps/Garden Giants/King Stropharia as these mushrooms are a well-kept secret that every gardener should know about! With their ease of cultivation, culinary versatility, ecological benefits, and aesthetic appeal, they offer a multitude of reasons to incorporate them into your garden. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting out, wine cap mushrooms are a delightful addition to any garden landscape.
Reasons to grow your own wine caps 🙂
1. Easy cultivation: Wine cap mushrooms are remarkably easy to cultivate. They thrive in a variety of conditions, making them suitable for both novice and experienced gardeners alike. They can be grown in mulch beds, wood chips, compost piles, or straw bales often without needing much attention once established.
2. Nutrient cycling and soil health: These mushrooms play a vital role in the garden ecosystem by breaking down organic matter like wood chips, straw, and compost. By doing so, they help recycle nutrients, improving soil health and fertility over time.
3. Edibility: Not only are wine cap mushrooms easy to grow, but they’re also delicious and nutritious. With a flavor profile that is earthy, nutty, and somewhat meaty, they make a delectable addition to various dishes, from stir-fries to soups and risottos.
4. Abundant harvests: Once established, wine cap mushroom patches can yield abundant harvests year after year. This means that with minimal effort, gardeners can enjoy a steady supply of fresh mushrooms right from their own backyard.
5. Aesthetic Appeal: Last, but not least! Wine cap mushrooms are stunning additions to the garden. Their distinctive wine-colored caps and robust growth habit make them an attractive addition to any landscape.
Tickets are $28 per person (taxes included), or $25 per person for 2 or more people, and if you are serious about getting your garden set up this spring, wine cap spawn bags (3.5kg)will be available at $40 (taxes included).
To reserve your spot, please send me a direct message and payment details will be sent to you 🙂
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Beaconsfield Historic House, 17 West St, Charlottetown, PE C1A 3S3, Canada,Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
