Shiitake Mushroom Log Workshop

Take home your own inoculated Shittake Mushroom Log and watch it fruit for 3-5 years.

Join Whenua Farm for a hands-on, educational Shiitake mushroom log workshop at Steel Hands Brewery in Columbia, SC.

In this interactive class, you’ll learn how Shiitake mushrooms grow naturally on hardwood logs — just like the ones shown here. We’ll walk through the full mushroom life cycle, explain how log-grown mushrooms differ from indoor plastic bag systems, and show you how to grow gourmet mushrooms right in your own backyard. You will inoculate your very own hardwood log, tag it, label it and take it home to watch it grow and harvest Shiitake Mushrooms for 3+ years.

This workshop is beginner-friendly and perfect for gardeners, food lovers, families, and anyone curious about sustainable food systems

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What You’ll Learn

🍄 How mushrooms grow from spore → mycelium → spawn → fruiting

🌳 Why hardwood logs are ideal for mushrooms like shiitake

🌱 How to care for mushroom logs outdoors

🍽️ When and how to harvest mushrooms

🌎 The ecological benefits of log-grown mushrooms

What’s Included

✔️ Live demonstration with real mushroom logs

✔️ Printed educational materials

✔️ Q&A with the grower

✔️ Opportunity to purchase mushroom logs (while supplies last)

✔️ Enjoy a beer before or after the workshop 🍺

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About Whenua Farm

Whenua means “land” in Māori culture. At Whenua Farm, mushrooms are grown organically outdoors on logs, working with nature rather than plastic bags or industrial systems. Our goal is to reconnect people to the land through food, education, and hands-on experiences.