Outdoor Grow

Grow Outdoor: Mushrooms in the Wild Edges

This guide is for growers who want to take mushrooms beyond the box — into woodchip beds, shaded gardens, or even forgotten corners of the allotment. Whether you’ve got a balcony or a backfield, outdoor cultivation is all about working with what’s already there.

We’ll cover the basics of setting up low-maintenance mushroom beds, choosing the right species for your space, and using waste materials like logs, straw, or coffee grounds to keep things simple and sustainable.

These methods are slow, seasonal, and powerful. Once established, they require little effort — just a bit of patience and the right conditions. This isn’t about control; it’s about collaboration with fungi and your environment.

Welcome to the quiet grow.