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Outdoor Mushroom Cultivation

  • The Green Barn · Toronto
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Outdoor Mushroom Cultivation
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Ever wondered how to grow your own mushrooms right in your backyard or garden?
About this Event

Join us for a hands-on, two-hour workshop where you’ll learn the fundamentals of outdoor mushroom cultivation using two beginner-friendly, high-yield varieties: wine cap and shiitake mushrooms.

What you’ll learn:

  • The basics of mushroom biology and what makes outdoor cultivation different from indoor growing
  • How to inoculate wine cap mushrooms using straw and wood chip beds — a low-maintenance method perfect for garden borders and pathways
  • How to inoculate shiitake mushrooms on hardwood logs, including log selection, spawn plugs, and sealing techniques
  • Ideal site selection: shade, moisture, and seasonal timing for fall inoculation
  • Ongoing care, watering, and realistic timelines for your first harvest (wine caps can fruit within months; shiitake logs take longer but produce for years)
  • Tips for integrating mushroom cultivation into an existing garden or food system

Who this is for: No experience necessary! This workshop is designed for home gardeners, urban farmers, and anyone curious about low-cost, low-input food production.

All materials and tools will be provided — just bring your curiosity and a willingness to get a little dirty.

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The Green Barn, 601 Christie Street, Toronto, Canada

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