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Transform Your Garden by Partnering with FungiA Soil Health & Mushroom Cultivation WorkshopDiscover how fungi can revolutionise your garden! Join us at the beautiful Ludwigs Roses for an intensive hands-on workshop where you’ll learn professional mushroom cultivation techniques AND harness the power of fungi to build healthier, more productive soil.

What You’ll ExperienceThe Soil-Fungi ConnectionLearn about the science behind thriving garden ecosystems. Learn how fungal networks build soil structure, increase water retention, suppress plant diseases, and make nutrients available to your plants. Discover why the world’s most productive gardens rely on integrated fungal systems.Hands-On Shiitake Log InoculationMaster the art of log cultivation! Learn professional techniques for inoculating logs with shiitake spawn, understanding colonization timelines, and positioning logs for optimal fruiting. You’ll leave with your own inoculated log ready to produce gourmet mushrooms for 3-5 years.Stropharia Super Mulch: Living Soil AmendmentExperience techniques of using wine cap (Stropharia) mushrooms as productive garden mulch! Learn hands-on how this incredible system breaks down organic matter, enriches soil with beneficial microorganisms, suppresses weeds, AND produces edible mushrooms throughout the growing season.Build Your Fungal GardenCreate a complete Stropharia super mulch bed from start to finish. Learn layering techniques, spawn integration, and how to position mushroom logs within your garden ecosystem. Understand maintenance practices and seasonal harvesting for both systems.Real-World ApplicationsLearn to adapt these techniques for roses, vegetables, perennials, orchards, and challenging soil areas, including areas which have been damaged by exposure to chemicals or toxins.

Perfect ForHome gardeners • Rose enthusiasts • Organic growers • Permaculture practitioners • Culinary adventurers • Anyone wanting healthier soil and homegrown mushrooms

What You’ll Take HomeYour own inoculated shiitake logComplete understanding of cultivation techniques for both systemsKnowledge to integrate mushroom growing throughout your gardenSoil remediation strategies for immediate resultsSeason- by-season maintenance and harvesting guideConnection to our growing community and ongoing support

When: 1 November 2025 9:00 AM - 3:00 PMWhere: Ludwigs Roses - Glenferness, JohannesburgSkill Level: Beginner-friendlyIncludes: All materials, spawn, tools, expert instruction, and refreshments

Why Integrate Fungi Into Your Garden?This isn’t just about growing mushrooms - it’s about creating a complete ecosystem. Your shiitake logs provide shade- loving production, while Stropharia beds actively improve your soil, suppress weeds, retain moisture, and yield gourmet mushrooms as a bonus. Together, they transform your garden into a more productive, resilient, and fascinating space.