The Black Trumpet Blog

By questioning deep-seated biases and embracing fungi's ecological and medicinal benefits, we can transform our relationship with these complex organisms. Join us in re-evaluating mycophobia and discovering the profound connections between fungi and our environment.

Our friend Turnip Vegan has spent several years trying to perfect vegan BBQ ribs, and here is his best attempt yet. He grew these pink oyster mushrooms in a bucket behind his couch!

Here, we'll discuss the differences between sawdust, grain, and plug spawn for mushroom cultivation and outline how to choose the best option for your project.

We outline 5 of the best mushrooms to grow on logs, including their preferred method of cultivation, substrate, flavor profile and interesting facts about each species

Let's dive in to the world of fish and fungi with our friend and wild foods expert Hank Shaw. In this interview, he shares with us some recipes for pairing your foraged mushrooms and wild-caught seafood that are exceptionally proficient and flavorful.

Turnip Vegan grew his own oyster mushrooms at home in buckets to use for this jerk fajita recipe. You can use the bucket method or grow your own mushrooms at home in indoor grow kits or outside on logs or in garden beds!

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.

Elevate your family's pizza night with Spore to Fork's mushroom pizza recipe featuring homegrown oyster mushrooms! This is a simple and delicious way add flavor and nutrients to your family's favorite foods.

Wine cap, oyster, blewit, almond agaricus, and nameko mushrooms are 5 mushrooms you can grow in beds in your yard or garden this year, diversifying your ecosystem, improving the health of your soil, and expanding your home menu!

Spore to Fork shared with us 5 delicious healthy, low-calorie recipes using homegrown mushrooms including King Trumpet Mushroom Deviled Eggs, Nameko Mushroom Summer Rolls, and more.

Discover the fascinating process of how mushrooms grow, including where and when they grow, and how you can grow your own mushrooms at home.

We present to you Turnip Vegan's savory Red Curry Oyster Mushrooms recipe. Learn how to create this delicious vegan dish with your homegrown Oyster mushrooms!

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!

Here's a sandwich that highlights the succulent, savory, and hearty cousin of King Trumpet mushrooms: Black King Oysters (aka Black Pearl mushrooms)!

Wine Caps, Shiitake, and Blue Oyster mushrooms all have one thing in common: they are perfect for beginners and so easy to grow at home. Whether you want to grow indoors or outside, these species are neigh fail-proof - learn more within!

Family Night idea: Make your own mac and cheese featuring your homegrown Golden Oyster mushrooms! This is a simple way to get the kids excited about growing their own food and cooking together.

Discover the differences between Martha grow tents like the BoomRoom II and monotubs like the Boomr Bin to find the best mushroom growing method for you. Learn about setup, benefits, and more in this article.

Learn about the health benefits, historical use, identification, harvesting, processing, and recipes for Chaga mushrooms, as well as how to make Chaga mushroom tea!