ABOUT THE COURSE
Join James from the Fungi Club on a day’s adventure into the mycelial world of cultivating gourmet mushrooms here, at The Sustainability Centre situated in the South Downs National Park. This comprehensive workshop aims to provide participants with practical skills in mushroom cultivation, covering various techniques such as log drilling, cutting and turning your garden buckets/old laundry baskets into a home for mushrooms.
Alongside this practical workshop, you will also learn about the science of fungi and how best to optimise your garden to attract different species that can benefit both your kitchen and wildlife. At the end of the day, you’ll be able to take home a plethora of cultivated logs and straw baskets ready to fruit for future seasons.
This course is for anyone with a growing interest in fungi and mushroom cultivation. If you would like to learn how to grow a variety of mushrooms on a small scale then this course is for you. You do not need to have any prior knowledge of fungi or mushroom cultivation.
Alongside this practical workshop, you will also learn about the science of fungi and how best to optimise your garden to attract different species that can benefit both your kitchen and wildlife. At the end of the day, you’ll be able to take home a plethora of cultivated logs and straw baskets ready to fruit for future seasons.
This course is for anyone with a growing interest in fungi and mushroom cultivation. If you would like to learn how to grow a variety of mushrooms on a small scale then this course is for you. You do not need to have any prior knowledge of fungi or mushroom cultivation.
THE COURSE WILL GIVE YOU
- Participants will leave with the knowledge and hands-on experience needed to embark on their own mushroom cultivation journey.
THE COURSE IS SUITABLE FOR
Anyone with an interest in growing their own mushrooms.
WHAT TO BRING
- An old plastic laundry basket
- A preloved plastic bucket
- Sturdy footwear, warm layers of work clothes, weather-appropriate outer layers including headwear
- A packed lunch, or lunch can be purchased from the Beech Cafe
- Please make sure you have room in your car to take home your mushroom logs, basket and bucket!
ABOUT THE TUTOR
James Agyepong-Parsons, co-founder of the Fungi Club, has been teaching outdoor cultivation workshops across London to community growers and schools, educating others about the magical world of growing mushrooms. He also hosts seasonal fungi and tree identification courses to help budding naturalists identify and connect with the natural world around them. https://www.thefungiclub.co.uk
Check Out Accommodation
You can get 10% discount when you stay with us during your course for 2 nights or more in our campsite or eco lodge. Please call us on 01730 823166 to make your accommodation booking. Our reception is open Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm.
