Growing mushrooms has never been easier. With the recent decriminal­ization of psilocybin mush­rooms in multiple Massachusetts cities, now is the perfect time to learn. Whether for person­al use, sharing with friends, launching your own business, or growing your own food, cultivating mushrooms is a re­warding experience. In Modern Mycologist’s classes you will learn everything you need to know to grow at home in only two hours, and you will be going home with the supplies to get started immediately.

Classes are structured to accommodate even the most abso­lute beginner, all learning is hands-on, and class sizes are small to ensure equitable instructor time. For less than the cost of an ounce of mushrooms you will never pay for mushrooms again. Learning independently can take anywhere from 100-300 hours of research, trial-and-error, and even still end in frustration and failure. You will learn about the life cycle of fungi, their role in our ecosystem, the growing process from inoculation to harvest, sterile technique and best practices. At the completion of the class, every student will have developed the skills to grow any variety of mushroom.

As the effects of climate change increase, agricultural practic­es must adapt. On average in the United States, your food travels 1,500 miles before it reaches your table. That’s great for the oil companies, but bad for the environment. Using skills gained at Modern Mycologist, you will be able to grow gourmet mush­rooms for you, your family, and community. Mushrooms are also incredible waste recyclers; some mushrooms can be grown on fallen trees, cardboard, coffee grounds, straw, sawdust, and more!

The global mushroom market size was valued at $50.3 billion in 2021 and is expected to expand at a compound annual growth rate of 9.7% from 2022 to 2030. Despite this incredible growth there are still very few mushroom farms in the New England area. Demand is increasing from restaurants, grocery stores, and individuals. With the skills gained from this class you will be able to help fill this demand.

Mushrooms are widely known for their great taste and amazing health benefits, a low-calorie food that packs a nutritional punch. High in protein, some mushrooms also lower blood pressure, boost the immune system, decrease the risk of cancer, and protect brain health. They also require remarkably little space; a 4’x4’x6’ area can produce roughly 1,200 lbs per year! With food costs forever rising, mushrooms are a great way to save money and eat healthy.

Best of all, growing mushrooms is fun! It has been said that growing mushrooms is closer to having a pet than a plant. There is something infinitely satisfying about caring for and guiding an organism through its life cycle, seeing the development at each step along the way. This of course inevitably ends with cutting them up into little pieces and frying them in a pan with butter and garlic…but that is beside the point for now.

Every ticket includes an all-in-one grow bag and spore syringe, a $90 retail value, as well as a 25% discount on any additional purchases made the day of your class. Classes are every Sunday at the Boston Gardener located at 2131 Washington St, Boston, MA. Register at: ModernMycologist.com. Remember class sizes are small so purchase your ticket now! Use the code NaturalAwakenings100 for $100 off. Group Discounts Available.

What Our Class Alumni Are Saying:

"Before I took Modern Mycologist’s mushroom growing class, I had never grown anything and was scared to try. My partner convinced me to give it a shot and I am so glad that I did! The instructor was very helpful and made sure even a total beginner like me didn’t get lost. Two harvests later and I couldn’t be happier, I have more than I need and have started gifting to friends!” - Chris W.

“Our family is vegan and with the rising food costs it is becoming difficult to afford adequate sources of protein. After learning to grow mushrooms we have a never-ending supply right in the kitchen, we just cut off what we need when we need it. Our kids have been the biggest fans, they are learning to grow now, too!” - Eden A.

“Before I attended this class, I was unsuccessful in gaining entry to a psilocybin clinical trial to treat my depression. I had heard so many success stories but did not know anyone who grew and did not trust buying black market. This class helped me secure my own supply and the results have been incredible! I cannot recommend learning to grow enough.” - David S.

Every ticket includes an all-in-one grow bag and spore syringe, a $90 retail value, as well as a 25% discount on any additional purchases made the day of your class. Classes are every Sunday at the Boston Gardener located at 2131 Washington St, Boston, MA. Register at: ModernMycologist.com. Remember class sizes are small so purchase your ticket now! Use the code NaturalAwakenings100 for $100 off. Group Discounts Available.