Program Description
Event Details
Join Central Texas Mycological Society for a talk about what people are calling the “earth’s internet.” Everyone is talking about the invisible, underground network that connects most plants and distributes water and nutrients. This workshop will give you the practical knowledge to learn how to use spent mushroom substrate (SMS) to build healthy soil, sequester carbon, increase water retention, feed the soil web, your plants and eventually you! This workshop will cover the basic biology and then we will show you low-cost and low-tech ways to recycle SMS and other organic matter back into the soil and also grow delicious Vitamin D filled culinary mushrooms! These basic techniques require no special equipment or electricity, and can all be done outdoors using organic materials found on most farms and gardens. Let’s build healthy soil together!
This program is for those 18 and up only and we do not have meeting room space for extra guests. We apologize for any inconvenience. Register starting September 20.
Please arrive on time. If you arrive late, your supplies may be assigned to those on the waiting list. The presentation will begin indoors, then we'll move outside for the hands-on portion. Some materials will be provided, but please see below for supplies you will need to bring. This event is free but CTMS always welcomes donations.
BYOB: Bring your own bucket. 5 gallon containers: planter pot, bucket, laundry basket, milk crate, or crate for vegetables, wire mesh container like a bird house, strawberry pot. Any container with holes in it will work. Do not buy anything new, there are many ways to recycle and use these materials.. If your container doesn’t have holes in the side, use a power drive with a 1 “ bit and drill holes in a diamond pattern 4” apart on the sides of the bucket. DO NOT drill holes on the bottom. If there are already holes on the bottom, line it with cardboard.
All abilities are welcome at library events. If you need accommodations in order to participate in this program, please contact us in advance.
Disclaimer(s)
This program is for those 18 and up only. Children are not allowed in the meeting room during adult events. We apologize for any inconvenience.
We welcome all abilities - if there is anything we can do to accommodate your specific needs, please let us know in advance. We will do our best to ensure you have a wonderful experience and are supported by our team during your time at our events.