Guided By Mushrooms

09/20/2024

Your favorite mushroom farm is at Second Street Market Downtown Dayton SATURDAY in the pavilion from 9-3!

September is Hunger Action Month, and we are taking donations to combat hunger in the Miami Valley! You can buy our products at the booth and we will in turn donate them or you can leave monetary donations. Miami Valley Meals will be on site!

We will have several varieties of fresh Ohio grown local mushrooms, lab-tested tinctures, umami seasonings, mushroom honey, dried whole mushrooms, 4-mushroom tea blend, and more.

The Second Street Market, located at 600 E. Second St. Dayton, is a year-round market offering a variety of locally-produced goods not limited to artisan gifts, fresh produce, meats, mobile services, prepared food, specialty, and baked goods. Come out and meet the Dayton area’s local vendors! It’s a great way to support local businesses and find high-quality items!

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09/14/2024

We’re setting up tomorrow SUNDAY 12-6 at the 5th annual Dayton Vegan Food and Drink Festival, courtesy of Sprouting Dreams set your reminders! 🍄⏰

This event is all about building connections in the growing Ohio vegan community. Shop 46 local vendors: food trucks, sweet treats, fresh vegan foods, drinks, and novelties. Support various vegan, sustainability, and food security advocacy booths. Listen to live speakers and music performances.

We had a blast at this event last Fall, and we’re running it back with fresh gourmet mushrooms, dried whole mushrooms, umami seasonings, mushroom powders, and functional mushroom extracts. Of course it’s all vegan! 🍄🌱

Dayton Vegan Food and Drink Festival
Sunday, September 15th | 12 PM - 6 PM
Dayton Courthouse Square
(23 N Main St, Dayton, OH 45402)

09/11/2024

CUSTOMER SPOTLIGHT: Mustard Seed Market & Café in Akron, OH

Hey NE Ohio! We’re proud to welcome Mustard Seed Market & Cafe to the mushroom family. Shop great deals on our dried Oyster and Lion’s Mane mushroom pouches for soup season, and get your health on with our 4-Functional Mushroom Tea blend!

We’re hoping to have more Guided By Mushrooms products available here soon! 🎯

Mustard Seed Market & Café is the largest locally-owned retailer of natural and organic products in Ohio. It is renowned for its commitment to providing high-quality, natural, and organic foods along with education and information on food issues and the environment.

From fresh produce and artisanal breads to a variety of specialty items, this market caters to discerning shoppers seeking healthy and delicious options. With a focus on supporting local Ohio farmers and producers, Mustard Seed Market has become a go-to destination for those who value quality and sustainability. 🌱

Highland Square location: 867 W Market St. Akron, OH 44303 with Cafe on the second floor. Market open 9a-8p daily.

Montrose location: 3885 Medina Rd. Akron, OH 44333. Market open 9a-8p daily.

09/10/2024

We kicked off the annual entrepreneurs’ Startup Week this afternoon at with a lecture and discussion about cooperative businesses! Amy and Audra presented “Co-ops: A Model for Good”.

Shoutout to 🎯

Did you know Guided By Mushrooms is a worker-owned cooperative? This form of business ownership is growing!

We’re rolling thru Startup Week back at the Dayton Arcade again this Thursday from 3-8pm as we are vending Startup The Block, an indoor/outdoor block party at the Dayton Arcade featuring over 30 local vendors.

09/10/2024

This Sunday! Courthouse Square 12-6pm Dayton Vegan Food and Drink Festival

🌱 Join Us at the Dayton Vegan Food & Drink Festival! 🌱
📅 Date: September 15th, 2024
⏰ Time: 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Courthouse Square (23 N Main St, Dayton, OH 45402)

🎆☺️ Vendors List ☺️🎆

DRINKS:
Billie Gold Bubble Tea
Dolce Doppio
Nourishing Souls Mobile Juice Bar
Full Circle Brewgarden

FOOD:
Jomun LLC
Pleather Vegan Jerky
That Vegan Joint
Sprouting Dreams LLC
The Lumpia Queen
Indigenous Chef
Nola’s Funnel Cakes
DE’LISH
Leerah’s Vegan Treats LLC
Cindy Lu’s Plantastic Foods LLC
Your Vegan Chef
Vegan SoulChild
Mondaze Holistic Eatery
Guided By Mushrooms

MERCH/SERVICES:
Eyvonne Essentials LLC
Amani Botanicals
My Apothecary Box LLC
Renewal by Andersen
Beauty by Dani
WholifeCo - Holistic Wellness Store
Gaia's Radiant Gems
Envision Positive
Dreaded Crochet Creations
Creep It Real
Bee Vegan

ORGANIZATIONS:
Animal Activism Mentorship
Northwest Ohio Vegan Advocates
The Good Shepherd Animal Sanctuary
Southwestern Ohio Animal Rights Network
Access to Excess
Paw Patrol Dayton
Red Oak Animal Rescue Inc
Vegan Dayton and Traditional Yoga Society
Evergreen Foods

TREATS/SWEETS:
Evolve Bakeshop
Bitchy Vegan Homo
another vegan cookie
Vampy Vegan .vegan
Monster Baby Donuts
That Bakery, LLC
Sweet P's Handcrafted Ice Pops
The Heart Baker

09/10/2024

Hey mush fam, you can find us vending at three events in Dayton, Ohio this week. These events are rain or shine. Hopefully the weather holds up! 🤞

Thursday, Sept. 12: “Startup The Block” block party on Fourth Street at the Dayton Arcade. We’ll be set up outside on Fourth St. from 3-8pm

Saturday, Sept 14: Second Street Market vendor market on 600 E. Second St. We’re set up every Saturday in the pavilion 9-3pm

Sunday, Sept 15: Dayton Vegan Food & Drink Festival 5th annual event at 23 N. Main St. Courthouse Square. We’ll be set up at the city park from 12-6pm

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09/03/2024

HELLO VENDORS! - Are you a local arts, wellness, or service/product based business in Dayton, Ohio? We would love to invite you to submit to be a part of Gem City Market’s Annual Members Meeting happening Sunday, September 29, 2024 12 - 5pm at Gem City Market where we will co-host our first pop-up mini market!

APPLY @ THE LINK BELOW BY SEPT. 13 w/ WESTSIDE MAKERSPACE FOR YOUR SPOT. FREE FOR VENDORS!
https://forms.gle/AZKx7JQiucPMSq55A

08/31/2024

Happy Labor Day Weekend! Hope you get to spend time with family, friends, and loved ones. August is in the rear-view and we’re looking ahead to September.

We’ve got a few September events coming up, so set your reminders:

Thursday, Sept 12: Startup The Block, Dayton OH Dayton Arcade 3-8pm in the Rotunda

Sunday, Sept 15: Dayton Vegan Food & Drink Festival, Dayton OH 12-4pm at Courthouse Square

Wednesday, Sept 18: National Endowment For The Arts Big Read Kickoff, Dayton Metro Library 215 E. Third St. Dayton OH 5:30-7:30pm

Saturday, Sept 7/14/21/28: Second Street Market, Dayton OH every Saturday 9-3pm in the pavilion

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Mush love. 🍄

08/29/2024

Find the best fungi plus all our mushroom favorites here Dorothy Lane Market

08/24/2024

MEDICINAL MUSHROOMS FOR DOGS: 🍄🐶
Dogs have been our loyal companions for thousands of years. As pet owners, we want to do everything we can to keep our four-legged friends happy and healthy. An emerging trend in holistic pet wellness is the use of medicinal mushrooms to support our canine companions’ health and longevity. From boosting immunity to fighting cancer, medicinal mushrooms show great promise in improving dogs’ quality of life.

KEY TAKEAWAYS: MEDICINAL MUSHROOMS FOR DOGS
1. Holistic Health Trend: Utilizing medicinal mushrooms for canine wellness.
2. Variety of Mushrooms: Focus on reishi, shiitake, maitake, turkey tail, cordyceps, and lion’s mane.
3. Health Benefits: Boosting immune system, cancer support, increasing energy, and organ protection.
4. Safe Usage: Tips on selection, dosing, and administration, with veterinary consultation recommended.
5. Potential Side Effects: Precautions and monitoring for adverse reactions.
6. Research Backing: Ongoing studies indicating positive effects on dog health.
7. Consult a Vet: Importance of professional guidance for integrating mushrooms into your dog’s diet.

THE TAKEAWAY:
Medicinal mushrooms have been used for centuries in Eastern medicine, but are only now gaining popularity as supplements for dogs in the West. With powerful benefits ranging from immune support to anti-aging properties, certain mushrooms can enhance your dog’s health and quality of life. If your canine companion is dealing with health issues or needs an extra boost, consult your vet about integrating medicinal mushrooms. With responsible and informed use, mushrooms can be a game-changing addition to your dog’s diet and wellness regimen.

Read the entire article and find further research links about Medicinal Mushrooms For Dogs, here on our website’s Mushblog:

https://guidedbymushrooms.com/medicinal-mushrooms-for-dogs/

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08/17/2024

We’re at Second Street Market vending inside the pavilion every Saturday 9-3. It’s a beautiful sunny day and we’re here right now!

Come see us for all the mushroom good good.

The Second Street Market, located at 600 E. Second St. Dayton, is a year-round market offering a variety of locally-produced goods not limited to artisan gifts, fresh produce, meats, mobile services, prepared food, specialty, and baked goods. Come out and meet the Dayton area’s local vendors! It’s a great way to support local businesses and find high-quality items!

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08/15/2024

TLDR: Lion’s Mane benefits may be realized as soon as 60 minutes after ingestion!

Texas-based ingredient producer Applied Food Sciences announced in a news release its results of a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled crossover study that tested the effects on cognition of its lion’s mane mushroom (Hericium erinaceus) extract, compared with guayusa extract (which is derived from a tropical evergreen tree) and a placebo.

The study, published in 2023 in the journal Nutrients, involved 40 participants who were given a single dose of 60 mg of guayusa extract, or 1 mg of lion’s mane, or the placebo, and were assessed before ingesting the dose, 1 hour after ingestion, and 2 hours after ingestion. The assessments included neuropsychological tests, vital signs, and subjective assessments of cognitive perception and mood, including “mental clarity, focus, concentration, anxiety/stress, and happiness.”

Participants who ingested the lion’s mane extract demonstrated improved working memory, complex attention, and reaction time 2 hours post ingestion and perceptions of happiness over a 2-hour period. Participants who ingested the guayusa extract demonstrated, at the 1 and 2 hour assessments, “improved mental clarity, focus, concentration, mood, and productivity.” It also raised participants’ blood pressure, and “significantly improved cognitive performance and self-perceived cognitive indices of affect over a 2 h period and perceptions of happiness 2 h post ingestion.”

“This research challenges the prevailing belief that lion’s mane can only provide more long-term, chronic benefits (i.e., 30-60 days use),” the news release stated. “Instead, the study takes a significant step towards understanding lion’s mane’s more immediate cognitive advantages for healthy adults in as little as 60 minutes post-ingestion.” It also noted that this study contributed to understanding the effects of lion’s mane on healthy adults, whereas most studies were comprised of participants with various health conditions and impairments.

08/14/2024

Guided By Mushrooms is proud to be vending our handmade packaged goods at the first ever “Startup The Block” event at The Dayton Arcade , on Thursday September 12 in conjunction with Startup Week.

We will be INSIDE the Arcade in the gorgeous Rotunda. Follow our channel below for updates! 🎯

(From ):

Launch Dayton Startup Week is the second week of September and the Dayton Arcade has announced a new event promoting local entrepreneurship and celebrating community spirit.

“Startup The Block” is 3 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12 in the Arcade’s Rotunda and outside on Fourth Street and Pretzinger Lane.

Attendees can expect:
• A vendor market with more than 30 local startup entrepreneurs featuring anything from handmade crafts and artisanal goods to food and beverages.

• An outdoor block party with additional vendors, a live DJ, food trucks and a beer truck.

• Performances by local musicians and entertainers curated by Culture Works.

“Friends of the Dayton Arcade is excited to partner with the Entrepreneurs’ Center for the first year of Startup the Block, and we hope this becomes an annual event,” said Megan Dunn Peters, marketing and community partnerships manager for Cross Street Partners.
“Startup Week has such a rich history of supporting
Dayton’s entrepreneurs and showcasing that community with a block party and vendor market serves as the perfect conclusion to this year’s event.”

Startup Week is a free conference featuring discussions, business workshops and networking opportunities.

08/02/2024

In a recent study published in The Journal of Neurochemistry, scientists from The University of Queensland report that the active compound in Lion’s Mane mushrooms can enhance nerve growth and boost memory.

Lion’s mane mushrooms (Hericium erinaceus) contain chemicals that may help nerve cells grow, survive, and function in the brain and elsewhere. Animal studies suggest that these compounds can cross the blood-brain barrier and may help with nerve development and function, as well as protect nerves from damage. For example, one study found that rats with nerve damage that received a daily extract of lion’s mane mushrooms had faster nerve regeneration than control animals.

Other research suggests that lion’s mane extract may help speed up recovery from nervous system injuries and reduce the severity of brain damage after a stroke. However, there is no human research to determine if lion’s mane has the same effect on nervous system injuries as animal research suggests.

Here is a link to the study:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36660878/

07/28/2024

Cancer Hates Mushrooms: A 2021 study by Penn State College of Medicine researchers found that higher mushroom consumption is associated with a lower risk of cancer.

The systematic review and meta-analysis examined 17 cancer studies published from 1966 to 2020. Analyzing data from more than 19,500 cancer patients, researchers explored the relationship between mushroom consumption and cancer risk.

Mushrooms are rich in vitamins, nutrients and antioxidants. The team’s findings show that these super foods may also help guard against cancer. Even though shiitake, oyster, maitake and king oyster mushrooms have higher amounts of the amino acid ergothioneine than white button, cremini and portabello mushrooms, the researchers found that people who incorporated any variety of mushrooms into their daily diets had a lower risk of cancer. According to the findings, individuals who ate 18 grams of mushrooms — about 1/8 to 1/4 cup — daily had a 45% lower risk of cancer compared to those who did not eat mushrooms.

“Mushrooms are the highest dietary source of ergothioneine, which is a unique and potent antioxidant and cellular protector,” said Djibril M. Ba, a graduate student in epidemiology at Penn State College of Medicine. “Replenishing antioxidants in the body may help protect against oxidative stress and lower the risk of cancer.”

When specific cancers were examined, the researchers noted the strongest associations for breast cancer as individuals who regularly ate mushrooms had a significantly lower risk of breast cancer. Ba explained that this could be because most of the studies did not include other forms of cancer.

“Overall, these findings provide important evidence for the protective effects of mushrooms against cancer,” said coauthor John Richie, a Penn State Cancer Institute researcher and professor of public health sciences and pharmacology. “Future studies are needed to better pinpoint the mechanisms involved and specific cancers that may be impacted.”

07/11/2024

Join us at the Small Farm & Food Fest: We will be vending Saturday Aug. 3 from 10am-5pm at Carriage Hill MetroPark, 7800 Shull Rd, Dayton, OH 45424. We will also be giving a talk about how to grow mushrooms at home from 4-4:30!

Get ready for a whole day dedicated to eating healthy, small farms, hobby farming and homesteading skills. Educational talks on a variety of subjects will be held throughout the day at the Carriage Hill MetroPark Visitor Center.

Shop for locally made goods and produce in our outdoor farmers market. We will be set up with several mushroom-based offerings, including mushroom grow kits to go with our mushroom talk.

Other demonstrations will be conducted throughout the day on skills such as canning, milling, and gardening. Concessions will be sold by number of food trucks on site.

Free for all ages - no registration is required!

07/02/2024

Fatty Lumpkin eatin’ beats 🔥

06/28/2024

The Mojo Rojo Mushroom Pulled Pork sandwich we made on the Good Day Dayton morning show was so good, we literally got dozens of people asking for the recipe, so here it is:

MUSHROOM “PULLED PORK” SANDWICHES
INGREDIENTS:
1 lb. Oyster mushrooms
1-2 T Guided By Mushrooms Audrissa blend or BBQ seasoning blend
Olive oil, or your preferred cooking oil
Salt, to taste
Canarian Mojo Rojo sauce (recipe below) or BBQ sauce

DIRECTIONS:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F
1. Prepare baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil
2. Shred mushrooms, using your hands or two forks, and put into a bowl
3. Drizzle oil over the mushrooms and toss to evenly cover
4. Sprinkle seasoning blend over mushrooms and toss to evenly cover
5. Spread mushrooms evenly on the baking sheet
6. Cook for 25-30 minutes, mixing them halfway
7. Remove from oven and put mushrooms into a bowl, spoon barbecue sauce over mushrooms, and stir to cover
8. Spoon sauced mushrooms onto brioche buns
9. Top with pickled red onions, pickles, or coleslaw and serve

CANARIAN MOJO ROJO SAUCE
INGREDIENTS:
2 red bell peppers, large, roughly chopped
8 cloves of garlic
1-2 jalapenos, depending on preferred heat level, roughly chopped
(For a spicier sauce, add 4-8 small hot chilies
4 T red wine vinegar, or sherry vinegar
1 T cumin
2 tsp paprika
1 tsp salt
¼-½ cup olive oil
Optional, breadcrumbs to thicken, but not too much

DIRECTIONS:
Add everything except the olive oil to a blender or food processor, process until smooth
While the blender/food processor is running, drizzle in olive oil to emulsify
If you prefer a thicker, more traditional sauce, use a lesser amount of oil and add breadcrumbs to thicken slightly

06/23/2024

Tune into ABC 22/FOX 45 at 10am Tuesday 6/25 to catch our newest live cooking segment on the Good Day Dayton morning show! Set your reminder in this post. 🎯

Amy and Audra will be back in the studio with lead host and co-producer, Tej Joshi, showing you how to make a Mushroom “Pulled Pork” Sandwich! 🐷🍄‍🟫

We’ll be back every month on Good Day Dayton with a new mushroom-themed segment for everyone. 💯

Good Day Dayton is a lifestyle television show featuring the coolest places, people, and events in the Miami Valley. Join Tej and the team on ABC22/FOX45 at 10:00am Mon-Fri.

06/23/2024

Mushroom huarache at Meadowlark Restaurant 🔥

Huaraches with Mushrooms al Pastor~
Chef Jarrod has been obsessing over this dish so that our vegetarian & vegan friends can experience the wonderful flavors of al Pastor. He starts with braising oyster mushrooms, from our friends at Guided by Mushrooms, in the traditional marinade made with pineapple, achiote, and onion. The delicious concoction is then spooned over a masa cake and topped with queso fresco, pickled red onion, avocado crema, and cilantro. Served with jicama slaw and black beans. Let your server know if you’d like the vegan rendition with our vegan avocado crema.

06/21/2024

We’ll be vending at this event and showing you how to grow mushrooms at home! 🍄✌🏼

Small Farm and Food Fest, Sat. August 3rd, from 10-5pm, is rapidly approaching. It should be another amazing event. Food trucks and plenty of farm market vendors will be highlighted in the upcoming month. We also have a schedule of educational talks ready. Talks will be presented this year in the Daniel Arnold Barn at the historic farm. Here is this years schedule for talks:

Schedule:
10:00-10:30am: Benefits of Farm Fresh Eggs: Bryna Chandler, Drunken Duck Farm &
Mallard’s Landing Sanctuary

11:00-11:30am: Fermenting: Making Your Own Kombucha: Dawn Kirchner,
Full Circle Brewgarden

12:00-12:30pm: Chickens or Bees: Profiting on a Small Farm: Andrea Hancock,
Happy Wife Acres

1:00-1:30pm: Growing and Cooking Heirloom Tomatoes: Betty Hoevel,
Ed. Coordinator, FRMP

2:00-2:30pm: Fall Planting for Earlier and Better Spring Flowers: Wendy Brubaker,
Morningside Meadows Flower Farm

3:00-3:30pm: Coffee 101: Michael Thomas, Roaster/Owner, Poppets Coffee & Tea

4:00-4:30pm: Growing Mushrooms at Home: Michael Goldstick,
Guided By Mushrooms

06/07/2024

Yellow Springs Street Fair Vendor Map for TOMORROW SATURDAY JUNE 8. We will be (6) Dayton Street vendors from 9-5 in Booth 615 for the 2024 Spring edition of Yellow Springs Street Fair. Weather looks awesome! Set your reminder in this post! ⏰

We’re bringing our lab-tested functional mushroom tinctures, superfood Lion’s Mane honey, 4-functional mushroom tea blend, mushroom powder GBM umami blends, and as always some surprises! (Mushroom mocktails, anyone?) 🍸🍍🍄‍🟫

With two music stages, a beer garden, live street performers, over 250 different vendors, and a multitude of shops and restaurants in the beautiful village of Yellow Springs, it’s a day you won’t want to miss! 💯

This event is free, rain or shine, open to the public, and handicapped accessible. For the safety and comfort of all, animals are prohibited from Street Fair, except for Service animals. 

05/29/2024

We’ll have a booth set up at the SW OHIO HOME GROW EXPO, from 5-9pm this Friday May 31 at The Brightside, Dayton. 🍄‍🟫🌱 ages 21+

The first of its kind, the SW Ohio Home Grow Expo is the one-stop shop for all things related to legal cann**
Featuring over 30 vendors, legal presentations regarding the recent law change, live music from The Big Damn Jam, infused yoga classes, and plenty of food and beverage options.

Where do the mushrooms fit in, you ask? 🧐

Both plant and fungi medicine:
• Are natural approaches to promote wellness
• May boost immune function
• May improve sleep quality
• Work synergistically bc they bind to different receptors

The therapeutic crossover value is significant! We will also share updates on our first ever crossover product in a collaboration with 🍯

At our booth, we will have lab-tested mushroom extracts, superfood mushroom honey, and special mocktails w/ functional mushrooms!

Set your reminder in this post and follow our channel for updates!

05/28/2024

We dropped a new cooking segment on ABC 22/FOX 45 in Dayton for the Good Day Dayton morning show! 🔥

Amy and Audra were back in the studio today with lead host and co-producer, Tej Joshi, making Lion’s Mane Steaks. 🍄‍🟫🥩

We’ll be back every month on Good Day Dayton with a new mushroom-themed segment for everyone. Lock it in!

Good Day Dayton is a lifestyle television show featuring the coolest places, people, and events in the Miami Valley. Join Tej and the team at 10:00am Mon-Fri.

05/05/2024

LION’S MANE CHICKEN PARMESAN:
This recipe gives a vegetarian twist to the classic Chicken Parmesan by using Lion’s Mane mushrooms, known for their meaty texture and taste. That inside looks just like chicken! 🍗🍝🍄‍🟫

Ingredients:
* 1 large Lion’s Mane mushroom, cut into thick slices
* 1 cup all-purpose flour
* 2 large eggs, beaten (or vegan egg)
* 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
* 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (or vegan chz)
* 1/4 cup olive oil
* 2 cups marinara sauce
* 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (or vegan mozz)
* Fresh oregano and basil, for garnish (optional)
* Boiled pasta noodles (optional)

Instructions:
* Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
* Dredge the lion’s mane slices in flour, then egg, and finally in the panko breadcrumbs mixed with Parmesan cheese.
* Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the breaded lion’s mane slices for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown and crispy.
* Transfer the cooked lion’s mane slices to the prepared baking sheet. Top each slice with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese.
* Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
* Garnish with fresh herbs, if desired. Serve with or without pasta and additional marinara sauce for dipping.

Fun Facts about Lion’s Mane mushrooms:
* Nerve Growth Factor: Lion’s Mane mushrooms contain hericenones and erinacines, compounds that stimulate the production of Nerve Growth Factor (NGF) in the brain. NGF plays a crucial role in the growth, maintenance, and survival of neurons, which are essential for memory, learning, and overall cognitive function.
* Pollinator Power: Ecologists believe Lion’s Mane mushrooms play a vital role in forest ecosystems. Their shaggy mane acts as a landing pad for pollinators like bees and wasps. As these insects crawl through the mane, they pick up spores, helping disperse the mushrooms throughout the forest.

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