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Over the past few years, I’ve been diving deep into the wonderful world of mushroom growing and foraging — and let’s jus...
06/10/2025

Over the past few years, I’ve been diving deep into the wonderful world of mushroom growing and foraging — and let’s just say, our little homestead has been absolutely bursting with fungi of all kinds (in the best possible way!).

Lately, most of our farm posts and market goodies have been mushroom-focused — which is fantastic — but I’ve realized some of our other favorite homestead projects have been getting a bit overshadowed. So, it’s time to make a little more room to grow. 🌱

That’s why we’re branching out (pun totally intended!) and creating a dedicated space just for all things mushroom — introducing The Friendly Fungi Co. 🍄✨

The Friendly Fungi Co. mushrooms are grown right here at Stoniefield Homestead in Davison, Michigan, and we’re crafting a variety of fresh gourmet mushrooms, dried mushroom foods, savory seasonings, DIY grow kits, and hosting hands-on growing classes.

👉 Follow Friendly Fungi Co to keep up with our local pop-up markets, product launches, and upcoming events!
Thank you all for helping us grow — in every sense of the word. 💚

Tomorrow's class is an open discussion, hands on event. I'll bring 10 mini pellet grow blocks kits with me and we will b...
26/09/2025

Tomorrow's class is an open discussion, hands on event. I'll bring 10 mini pellet grow blocks kits with me and we will be innoculating them with lions mane grain spawn.

I'll be teaching you the basics on how to make the blocks + how to grow lion’s mane on them (and other suitable mushrooms to try).

Starts at 11am and all ages are welcome.
See you there at Tau Gardens !

Ever wanted to grow your own mushrooms but weren’t sure where to spore?Picture this: it’s a chilly fall day, you open yo...
17/09/2025

Ever wanted to grow your own mushrooms but weren’t sure where to spore?

Picture this: it’s a chilly fall day, you open your pantry, and instead of pulling out store-bought mushrooms (that cost a pretty fungi fortune), you reach for your own homegrown harvest. Fresh, delicious, and grown with your own two hands. ✨

On Saturday, September 27th at 11 AM, I’ll be at Tau Gardens in Otisville, MI, teaching you how to turn ordinary wood pellets into mushroom-growing magic. This DIY workshop will show you how to make your own mushroom grow blocks using an easy, low-heat pasteurization method (yep, just a cooler—no fancy lab coats required!).

👩‍🌾 Who’s this class for?

1. Backyard gardeners who want to add fungi flair to their harvest.

2. Homesteaders and foodies dreaming of a sustainable pantry.

3. Curious beginners who want a hands-on project that’s fun, affordable, and a little bit “mad scientist.” 🧪🍄

4. And anyone who just thinks mushrooms are downright speci-shroom.

You’ll walk away not only with the know-how to grow mushrooms at home, but also with the confidence to keep experimenting. After all, once you learn this method, the spore’s the limit!

Register today to secure your spot for this free, hands-on class:

📍 Event link with details: https://www.facebook.com/share/1BhP3LAxZ3/

Let’s grow something together that’s equal parts food, fun, and fungi. See you there! 🍄💚

What happens when a good mushroom behaves badly? It escapes grow kits and community compost piles, then quickly establis...
11/09/2025

What happens when a good mushroom behaves badly? It escapes grow kits and community compost piles, then quickly establishes itself as an invasive — disrupting our native ecosystems. Meet the golden oyster.

A popular favorite among mushroom-growing enthusiasts, the golden oyster (Pleurotus citrinopileatus) is celebrated for its seemingly unstoppable ability to outgrow nearly every fungal competitor, ensuring a successful harvest.

As a mushroom cultivator and a certified edible wild mushroom expert in Michigan, I just don’t do golden oysters. Never have. I don’t grow them. Never will. Instead, I fell head over heels for growing more native cold-loving oysters (Pleurotus ostreatus) in beautiful shades of blue, gray, and beige, along with the occasional non-invasive pinks (Pleurotus djamor).

Years ago, when I was first learning to grow oyster mushrooms (they’re still my favorite), I heeded the advice of a wise old grower:
"Always check the spore load of any mushroom you plan to grow — because spores can be an occupational hazard. Research how aggressive the species might become if it escapes into the wild. Your ecosystems might appreciate it."

Even back in 2018, we were already seeing non-native golden oysters appearing in Michigan forests. Now, when Jason and I forage locally for oysters, goldens outnumber almost every other Pleurotus species we find.

Golden oysters are throwing their own “gone wild” party here in Michigan (and across other Great Lakes regions). They are out competing our native fungi — becoming a new powerhouse invasive species. Studies show that in logs colonized by golden oysters, only about 50% of the expected diversity of native fungi remains. Have you noticed golden oysters where you forage?

Please share your experiences with us and drop your sightings below.

🔗 Learn more:

Michigan DNR warns of golden oyster mushroom invasion: https://www.michigan.gov/invasives/news/2025/08/05/popular-golden-oyster-mushrooms-now-invading-michigan-forests?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Michigan Public: Golden oyster mushrooms spreading in forests:
https://www.michiganpublic.org/environment-climate-change/2025-08-06/michigan-dnr-warns-of-golden-oyster-mushroom-invasion

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(Image source: Forager Chef via Google)

Wanted to say thank you to everyone who came out to my mushroom growing class at Tau Gardens last Saturday (and thank yo...
08/09/2025

Wanted to say thank you to everyone who came out to my mushroom growing class at Tau Gardens last Saturday (and thank you to my helper and host too).

You were all fantastic and it was great sharing with fellow mushroom enthusiasts!

I'm looking forward to the next class on September 27th, we're we learn about making low tech mushroom grow blocks.

07/09/2025

Market time! Live at Columbiaville Farmers Market until 2pm today. 🍄

Come get your fresh mushroom fix Sunday 9/7 at the Columbiaville Farmers Market, 10-2. What will be available: 🍄Chestnu...
06/09/2025

Come get your fresh mushroom fix Sunday 9/7 at the Columbiaville Farmers Market, 10-2. What will be available:
🍄Chestnuts
🍄Lions mane
🍄Pink oysters
🍄Shiitake

$5 for 1/4 pound ✨️ $9 for 1/2 pound

See you there!

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