DIY Mushrooms

Ever wanted to grow your own mushrooms?

In this hands-on introductory workshop, you will be shown the secrets to successfully growing oyster mushrooms at home. You will learn the growing methods for  oyster and shitake mushrooms, including inoculation and sterilisation and be introduced to basic mycology.  You'll undertake practical sessions and learn how to start master cultures.

You will be using alcohol for sterilisation. Bring along latex gloves if you want to avoid pure alcohol on your hands.

Trainer Bio:

Buttons is the sole farmer at The Mushroomery. The Mushroomery
is a micro mushroom farm she started in her backyard. The little farm
has now grown to a few shipping containers in Alphington. Buttons
supplies restaurants, farmers markets, Box schemes and has her own CSA.
She is influenced by the ethics and principles of Permaculture. She is
working on closing multiple loops of waste within her farm. Buttons
is a keen believer in maximizing marginal land in the city with urban
agriculture. Being a massive foodie she is keen on making farming more
visible in the city to create better understanding around food within
the urban bubble.

Buttons is a weird and wacky lady with roots in performance and costume design. She has been making a transition from fashion to farming in the last 5
years. She hopes that in the future she will be able to delve further into the research of mycological fabrics. She believes that Mycelium can help solve a multitude of problems facing Mother Earth today!

What you will learn

Skills and knowledge to grow your own oyster mushrooms at home.

What you will get

An oyster mushroom kit and a oyster mushroom agar culture.

What to bring

A very clean recycled 2L-10L Bucket with a lid that you are not attached
too and are willing to cut holes into. (you will need this if you plan
to take a kit home).
Gloves (to avoid contaminating your culture)
Note pad and pen

What to wear

Casual clothing and footwear suitable for the garden

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