Workshop: Introduction to Mushroom Growing
Join us in learning about the fascinating world of mushrooms and fungi, and create your own take home oyster mushroom bag.
Local expert Adi will share his experiences as a mushroom forager and grower, and you’ll discover mushrooms’ hidden secrets, explore their vital role in nature, and gain a deep appreciation for their incredible diversity.
Under Adi’s guidance, we will then delve into the art of mushroom cultivation and learn the step-by-step process involved in nurturing these extraordinary organisms. From selecting the perfect substrate to creating the ideal growing conditions, you’ll acquire the knowledge and skills to begin on your own mushroom cultivation journey.
This session is ideal for anyone with an interest in mushrooms and those who want to learn how to grow their own oyster mushrooms. All are welcome, whether you are completely new to mushroom growing or want to deepen your or share your own knowledge/experience.
This session will explore:
- What are mushrooms and fungi?
- The role fungi play in nature and ecological systems.
- Mushrooms and humans: mycelium and its applications
- Mushroom cultivation and sustainable (urban) food production.
- How to create the ideal growing conditions for your oyster mushrooms at home.
You will leave this session with your very own mushroom grow at home bag and all you need to know to be able to enjoy watching them grow.
Meet Adi
Adi is the director of Urban Mushrooms London Ltd and is, a passionate advocate for sustainability, mycelium, and mushrooms. With a background in social work, Adi brings a unique perspective to this work, driven by a desire to make a positive impact on the community. Adi has over 45 years of mushroom foraging experience and started growing mushrooms in 2022 at the Remakery Brixton. He sells fresh mushrooms and mushroom products at local farmers’ markets and leads on foraging walks and cultivation workshops.
Price: £85/ Free for Southwark residents
Free places are available for Southwark residents aged 19+. Each resident can claim 1 place per academic year (Sept 24- Jul 25). To check whether you are eligible, please click here.
To claim your free place, click ‘Book Here’ below, and enter code ‘SOUTHWARK25’ under ‘Redeem Coupon’. You will then be charged a £10 deposit in order to claim your place, this deposit will be refunded to you after you attend the workshop.
Please note that you will be required to fill in a Southwark Council form, including some personal information, in order to confirm your place on a workshop. Your place will not be confirmed until this has been completed in full.
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