Mushroom Log Workshop: Grow gourmet & medicinal mushrooms at Reems Creek
Hands-on mushroom cultivation class inoculating sustainably sourced hardwood logs with spawn for home harvests of gourmet and medicinal varieties. Practical growing tips in a plant nursery setting with take-home logs.
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