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Guides, tips & deep dives

Learn to Grow

From your first mushroom kit to agar work and culture isolation — practical cultivation knowledge from growers who do this every day.

How to Use Your First Mushroom Kit

Everything you need to know to get a great first flush — from opening the bag to harvesting at the right time.

5 min readMarch 2025

Grain Spawn: What It Is and How to Use It

Understanding the role of grain spawn in the cultivation process, how to inoculate it, and common mistakes to avoid.

8 min readFebruary 2025

Liquid Cultures 101

How liquid cultures work, why experienced growers prefer them, and a step-by-step guide to using a syringe.

10 min readJanuary 2025

Introduction to Agar Work

Your first steps into the lab: preparing agar plates, transferring cultures, and isolating clean genetics.

12 min readDecember 2024

Lion's Mane: What the Research Actually Shows

A clear-eyed look at the scientific evidence behind Lion's Mane's cognitive benefits — what we know, and what's still being studied.

7 min readNovember 2024

Finding Chanterelles in the Northeast

Season, habitat, identification tips, and what to do when you find a patch of golden chanterelles in the forest.

6 min readAugust 2024