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Growing Mushrooms in Your Backyard

Join McHenry County College professor Garrett Beier to learn how to cultivate your own mushrooms.

While the shady part of your yard can be challenging for gardening, it's the perfect place for growing specialty mushrooms. Gain an understanding of what fungi are and why they produce mushrooms. We'll cover all the steps involved in backyard mushroom production!

Garrett Beier is the Chair of the Department of Horticulture and Entrepreneurial Agriculture at McHenry County College. He teaches a wide variety of courses in plant science, horticulture, and agriculture. While pursuing his MS degree in Applied Science and his PhD in Plant Pathology, he found a passion for woody plants and fungi. He has been cultivating and foraging mushrooms ever since!

If you have any questions or would like to request accessibility accommodations, please contact Karan via email at kstorlie@rlalibrary.org.

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