What’s more delicious than fresh pan-fried oyster mushrooms with garlic, butter, and Parmesan? For me, it’s nothing. As someone who is fond of gardening and procuring their own vegetables and fruits from scratch, I was enticed by the idea of growing this fleshy edible fungus. Growing them at home means I can have pan-fried oyster …
Mushrooms are the best addition to a garden; they allow you to enjoy a supply of homegrown mushrooms all year round. And who doesn’t love them? They taste delightful on their own and add the perfect kick to any dish they are added to. In a household full of mushroom fanatics like ours, I finally …
With spring just around the corner at the time of this writing, many people are considering branching out this year with their gardening and are looking into growing a plant they haven’t grown before. One of the most popular searches right now is how to grow citrus fruit trees such as lemon and lime. Growing …
Interested in growing your own food? As a gardener, I have grown all sorts of fruits and vegetables in my backyard and have thoroughly enjoyed the joy it. Recently, I had the chance to work with a friend of mine who was aiming to grow mushrooms inside his home instead of in his backyard. I …
Chrysanthemums are the last flowers to bloom in fall before the frost. A staple in fall gardens, these popular flowers prefer cool temperatures. Some tips on how to grow your mums include planting them in a spot that receives full sun, fertilizing them regularly and taking care of them when the cold hits. Other than …
Dahlias are a vibrant and beautiful choice for your garden. They are sown in spring, so you can see them flower through summer and fall. Dahlias need light and warm temperatures to grow, so it’s important to wait the winter frost out before you begin the venture. However, if you have access to a greenhouse, …
When I was a child, I used to spend 3 hours every Sunday morning gardening with my mother in our backyard. We grew all sorts of fruits and vegetables which we then used in our fresh homemade meals. Last year, I visited my mother over Thanksgiving and we decided to revisit the times we spent …
When I was in 6th grade, I grew edible mushrooms in a box in a dark corner of my room. I was immensely fascinated by the process and even received a medal at our school’s Science Fair for the Best Project Idea. Unfortunately, over the years, I forgot all about mushrooms and the science project …
It’s quite hard for me to choose one favorite type of mushroom to grow. There are so many different kinds of mushrooms that I have fun with in my garden. But if I really have to think for an answer, I would definitely say that lion’s mane mushrooms take the #1 spot in my heart. …
Learning how to grow mushrooms is a pretty easy and straightforward process. Whether you want to grow mushrooms to earn a living, to provide food to your local area or as a passion project, the process is pretty much similar to growing mushrooms on a large, commercial scale. I started growing mushrooms back in 2005 …
