
Have you ever tried growing mushrooms? It differs from standard gardening, but can also be a source of great joy. The science concerned with the study of mushrooms is called mycology. My goal is to encourage you to practice mycogardening.
Parasol mushrooms
I love eating mushrooms and one of my favorite dishes is a cutlet made from the cap of the parasol mushroom (Macrolepiota procera). It can be very easily grown in the garden, so let’s take a look at two ingenious ways to do it!
1. With a watering can
Find some wild parasol mushrooms (they usually grow on the edge of a forest, near grassy areas). Pick the most mature mushrooms with spread caps, since that’s where the majority of spores are located.
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