The Black Trumpet Blog

Not many mushrooms inspire the sort of fervor that morels do. Perhaps it's precisely because of their elusive nature that they're so prized. Let's take a closer look at the features of this shroom that make us swoon and how to grow them.

Chicken of the woods mushrooms are one of the most well-known and highly-prized edible mushrooms that can be foraged in oak forests from spring through autumn. It's a great one for beginners as it's easy to spot and absolutely delicious.

Black trumpet mushrooms are gourmet edibles known for their fruity and smoky flavor, often likened to truffles. They grow in hardwood forests and are found in various regions across North America and Europe, often appearing near other edible mushrooms. These mushrooms enhance broths, sauces, and dishes and can be dried for use as a spice, though they cannot currently be cultivated.

Learn how to identify, find, grow, and benefit from the medicinal qualities of turkey tail mushrooms. This is a well-known fungus that has been used as a medicine for thousands of years in Asian countries and in indigenous populations.

Here we dive into our favorite culinary medicinal mushroom: lion's mane! We share tips on how to forage, grow, and cook lion's mane as well as cover some of the fascinating health benefits currently being researched.

Learn how to grow and use Reishi mushrooms with our comprehensive guide. Discover the best substrates, temperature, and harvesting tips for Reishi cultivation, as well as the potential medicinal benefits for overall wellness.

We explore our favorite garden mushroom, our top pick for companion planting and building soil health - Stropharia rugosoannulata or the Wine Cap. These prolific fruiters are some of the easiest mushrooms you can cultivate outside and certainly conversation starters, too!

Found from North America to Europe and Asia, Hen of the Woods, or Maitake, is a versatile gourmet edible mushroom with a rich history and countless benefits to human health.

This week's blog highlights the popular and tasty chanterelle mushroom, including how to identify, collect, and cook these golden beauties, along with the many ways this single mushroom boosts both human and forest health.

Learn more about one of the most popular cultivated variety of gourmet edible mushroom, the Blue Oyster mushroom, including where to find it, how to grow it, and the best ways to incorporate it into your cuisine.

This article explores the basics of chestnut mushroom cultivation, including how to identify them, where to find them, how to grow them, and how they can be incorporated into your favorite foods.