Have you ever wondered if you could grow mushrooms right alongside your tomatoes? I hadn’t either—until recently. In today’s episode, I chat with Matt McInnis from North Spore about how beginners can grow mushrooms in their garden beds, mulch, or even garden paths.
This episode is part beginner’s guide, part real-time experiment. After my conversation with Matt, I share my honest experiences growing mushrooms in my own raised beds—what worked, what surprised me, and what I’ll do differently next time.
Whether you’re mushroom-curious or looking for new ways to improve your garden’s soil health, this episode will open your eyes to what’s possible with homegrown fungi.
🧠 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
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Easy ways to grow mushrooms in garden beds, mulch, and paths
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Why mushrooms might improve your soil and help your crops
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What kind of moisture and light they need
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How to cook, preserve, and enjoy them—even if you’re not a mushroom lover
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Jill’s first-hand experience growing oysters, winecap, and almond agaricus
If you are wanting to check them out for yourself, you can go to their website and use my code JILL10 for 10% off your order.
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Show Notes:
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