10 Reasons Why Oyster Mushrooms Are Our Greatest Fungal Ally

Quick answer: Oyster mushrooms (Pleurotus sp.) are arguably the most useful fungi for humans. They grow almost anywhere on cheap waste like straw, coffee grounds, and corn cobs, making them ideal for beginners. Beyond being nutritious and delicious, they clean polluted soil and water, regenerate soil, provide food security, and can even be turned into […]

The 7 Best Mushrooms To Grow At Home

Quick answer: The best mushrooms to grow at home depend on your goal. For sacred mushrooms, Golden Teacher (Psilocybe cubensis) and Wavy Caps are the most beginner-friendly. For medicine, Reishi, Lion’s Mane, and Shiitake are top picks. For the kitchen, Oyster and Wine Cap mushrooms grow fast on cheap substrate. Oyster mushrooms are the single […]

A place for transformation, creation and self-development

Quick answer: This is a reflective piece about the early days of the Fungi House, the community space behind Fungi Academy. It describes life there as a place for introspection, healing, and creativity, where people from many cultures live together, share meals, and reconnect with nature and each other. Jasper calls it the house of […]