Oyster Mushroom Log Cultivation

Join us in the woods in the grounds of Wallands school for a social and relaxed event, to learn how to cultivate your own Pearl Oyster mushroom log. Working in small in groups to drill holes, inoculate the log and then seal these with food grade wax.

Once complete you can take your Pearl Oyster Mushroom Log home and watch it grow. We have selected Pearl Oyster mushroom for its ease and comparatively speedy growth.

With a fire, lovely things to eat and drink and music, this is a relaxed workshop designed for learning and spending time in nature. There will be options to pay for further pre-inoculated logs (Shiitake and Tarragon Oyster) if anyone wishes to have more than one.

About the makers:
Roger is a scientist, teacher and has been a keen mushroom forager for many years.

Jess has grown shiitake mushroom logs and is a keen enthusiast. We will discuss the maintenance of the logs and answer any questions you may have.

What’s included:
You will be provided with a log, mushroom spores, wax and tools with which to work.

Pay what you can bar:
Help yourself to tea and fresh brewed coffee (cow and Oat milk options) and a selection of home baked goods as and when you like – simply mark down what you have and pay at the end.

Need to bring:
We have drills for each group but if you have a battery operated drill it would be great to bring it along with a 8.5mm or 9mm drill bit.
Gardening Gloves
Transportation method (trolley, car etc) to carry your log home

It is good to be aware that mushroom logs are kept outdoors and require some minimum management throughout the year. Fruiting should occur within 3 – 6 months of inoculation and can provide harvests for up to 6 years following the first flush.