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Coral Tooth Fungus (Hericium coralloides) cascading spines on a decaying log.

Coral Tooth Fungus: A Snowy Reef Growing in the Forest (Hericium coralloides)

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Hericium coralloides – a coral reef of the forest. Delicate branching spines = maximum surface area + maximum wow. This is what “forest snow” looks like when it grows on wood. Introduction Coral Tooth Fungus (Hericium coralloides) looks like someone dropped a tiny, snowy coral reef onto a fallen log and said, “Yep, that belongs […]

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Glossy red-brown Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum) conks on a log

Reishi Mushrooms (Ganoderma lucidum): The Chill Monk of the Fungi World

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Meet Reishi—aka Lingzhi, aka “the mushroom that looks like it was polished by a perfectionist.” This venerable fungus has been praised for centuries, and unlike your gym buddy, it has citations. Reishi in its natural “varnished” glory—nature’s lacquered shield. That shine is natural—no car wax involved. Yes, you can cultivate zen on your kitchen counter.

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Cordyceps militaris fruiting bodies — bright orange clubs on a sterile substrate.

Cordyceps militaris: the tiny orange powerhouse

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Cordyceps militaris: the tiny orange powerhouse Introduction If high-visibility vests were mushrooms, Cordyceps militaris would be the foreman. These bright orange “matchsticks” look like traffic cones for ants and have a research resume that makes endurance fans and focus-seekers perk up like a kettle. Nutritional Value (bite-sized) Lean fungal protein + fiber — light but

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Lion’s Mane (Hericium erinaceus) fruiting body with cascading white spines.

Lion’s Mane (Hericium erinaceus): Fluffy Genius of the Forest

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Lion’s Mane (Hericium erinaceus): Fluffy Genius of the Forest Also called bearded tooth, pom-pom, and “that fluffy brain mushroom.” Introduction Meet Lion’s Mane—the mushroom that looks like a cloud got a stylish haircut. Its scientific name is Hericium erinaceus, and its cascading spines give it a unique texture and a habit of soaking up flavor

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Maitake (Grifola frondosa) growing in layered rosettes on hardwood.

Maitake (Grifola frondosa): The Dancing Mushroom Guide

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Maitake (Grifola frondosa): The Dancing Mushroom Guide Also known as “Hen of the Woods,” and yes—people have been known to dance upon finding it. Introduction Meet Maitake—the mushroom that turns forest floors into ruffled ball gowns. Its Latin name, Grifola frondosa, hints at its leafy (fronded) shape, while its Japanese name means “dancing mushroom” (legend

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Phoenix oyster (Pleurotus pulmonarius) fruiting on a summer log—delicate oyster caps in warm weather.

Phoenix Oyster Mushroom (Pleurotus pulmonarius): The Summer Oyster with Superpowers

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Introduction Meet the warm-weather cousin of the classic oyster: Phoenix oyster (Pleurotus pulmonarius). It grows fast, tastes delicate, and looks like it dressed for summer. If P. ostreatus is the reliable all-season friend, pulmonarius is the friend who shows up in June with a sunhat and says, “Let’s fruit twice this week.” 🌞🍄 Phoenix oyster

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Shiitake (Lentinula edodes) growing on hardwood logs in a shaded forest.

Shiitake (Lentinula edodes): The Umami Powerhouse You Didn’t Know You Needed

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Shiitake (Lentinula edodes): The Umami Powerhouse You Didn’t Know You Needed Introduction Meet Shiitake (Lentinula edodes)—the charismatic extrovert of mushrooms. Meaty texture, deep umami, and a résumé longer than a sourdough starter blog. From forest logs to your frying pan to wellness shelves, shiitake does it all—and looks great doing it. Shiitake in its happy

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Oyster mushrooms (Pleurotus ostreatus) growing in their natural habitat on hardwood.

Oyster Mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus): Nutrition, Benefits & A Tasty Recipe

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Oyster Mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus): Your Friendly, Fan-Shaped Foodie Pleurotus ostreatus in nature—nature’s elegant fan club. If mushrooms had customer support, Oyster mushrooms would fix your issue and email you a recipe. Meet Pleurotus ostreatus—savory, sustainable, and surprisingly science-backed. Introduction Oyster mushrooms grow in layered shelves on hardwoods, looking like tiny handheld fans that majored in

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Growing shiitake on logs

Growing Shiitake and other similar mushrooms on logs. Where to start and how to prepare? Everything from A to Z

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This article is about growing shiitake, but it can also be applied to other similar mushrooms such as oyster mushrooms, eryngii, enoki or lion’s mane, but you would need to choose slightly different woods. More about woods here. So where to start? Firstly, you need to decide how many logs you want (or need). One

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