Shiitake mushrooms, revered in East Asian cuisine, offer rich umami flavours and significant nutritional benefits, including B vitamins and immune-supporting compounds. Cultivated for over a millennium, they thrive on hardwood logs. Various cultivation kits are available for home growers. Always cook shiitakes for enhanced taste and digestibility.… Read More The Remarkable Shitake Mushroom: Flavour, Nutrition, & Tradition
Growing mushrooms at home is an engaging hobby that requires minimal equipment. They thrive in humid, dark environments, feeding on organic matter. Beginners can start with easy varieties like oyster or lion’s mane using various methods. Proper conditions and avoiding common mistakes can lead to successful mushroom cultivation, enhancing your culinary experience.… Read More Growing Mushrooms: A Beginner’s Guide to Home Cultivation
Lion’s mane mushrooms, valued for their culinary and therapeutic properties, feature striking white spines and bioactive compounds that may enhance brain health, reduce inflammation, and support immune function. Cultivating these mushrooms requires careful attention to humidity and temperature. They offer health benefits, yet professional medical advice is recommended before use.… Read More Growing Mushrooms: Lion’s Mane A Gentle Guide to Growing & Healing
The author began cultivating pink oyster mushrooms out of curiosity, discovering the joy and complexity in mushroom growing. Each type of mushroom, from pink to enoki, presents unique requirements and relationships. This process turned into a rewarding collaboration with living systems, with plans to share detailed insights on various mushroom varieties and cultivation rituals.… Read More Growing Mushrooms: Pink Oyster A Gentle Ritual of Colour & Care
“Not every root needs to be visible to feel growth.” A Gentle Reflection I recently shared a guide on propagating eucalyptus from stem cuttings—a process I approached with hope, curiosity, and a little bit of herbal reverence. I followed the steps, prepared the soil, whispered encouragement to the leaves… and waited. But the cuttings didn’t… Read More rooting calm: what propagating eucalyptus taught me about patience
Weeping willow (Salix Babylonica) are iconic trees with they have cascading branches and elegant, drooping leaves and their graceful appearance makes them a favourite choice for landscapes, especially near water. One of the most fascinating aspects of a weeping willow is how easy they are to propagate. With just a stick or cutting, you can… Read More How to Root a Weeping Willow from a Stick or Cutting: A Step-by-Step Guide
Eucalyptus trees are known for their fast growth, aromatic leaves, and versatile use in landscaping, essential oils, and floral arrangements. Propagating eucalyptus from stems is an efficient and cost-effective way to grow new trees. Though it requires some attention to detail, this method is rewarding. Here’s how to successfully propagate eucalyptus from stem cuttings. Why… Read More How to Propagate Eucalyptus from Stems: A Complete Guide
Rachel Bakewell 