Noah Webster Library
Faxon Branch
Bishops Corner Branch
Online Events
Virtual library events for our community to enjoy from home!
Virtual library events for our community to enjoy from home!
Please note that this program will be in person at the Noah Webster Library.
Discover the magic of backyard mushroom growing! Join our master gardener, Mark, in this hands-on workshop where you'll learn the ins and outs of cultivating three easy-to-grow mushroom varieties: Shiitakes, Oysters, and Wine Caps. Not only will you learn about the life cycle and needs of these fungi, but you'll also discover the benefits of using straw or wood chips as a growing media and how to utilize every part of a tree for mushroom cultivation.
In this class, you'll:
Our workshops are all about sustainable organic practices, so you can trust that everything you learn will be in line with those values. Plus, you'll receive a list of all the notes and recommended reading to continue your learning.
Don't miss out on this fun-gi-tastic adventure! Sign up now for our next workshop and learn how to cultivate your own delicious and nutritious mushrooms at home.
Mark's passion for sustainable farming began with his first job at the certified organic Highland Thistle Farm in Canterbury, CT, where he learned about holistic management and sustainable practices. He later worked at Hart's Greenhouses, where he was inspired by the successful farm business run by Dave and Joyce Hart.
Any individual requiring an accommodation to participate in a library program should contact the library two weeks prior to the program. Please use the contact information listed on this page.