Grow Your Own Shiitake and Oyster Mushrooms

Bring the flavors of the forest to your kitchen and dinner plate in this introductory hands-on workshop covering the cultivation of gourmet shiitake and oyster mushrooms. You will learn the basics of substrate selection, treatment methods, and growing requirements for these two mushroom varieties. After discussing these topics, you’ll inoculate your own oyster straw bag and shiitake log to take home. Then watch the mushrooms grow and, when the time is right, enjoy the fruits of your labor in delicious dishes. Pete Zambon and Tabitha Bennish 10 am to 3 pm Sunday, June 6 Nicolet College Campus – Lakeside Center and Lake Julia Terrace $65 Strenuosity Rating: 1 – Not strenuous at all. Mostly a stationary experience.