Hello everyone, I’m grateful to be here. I’m feeling genuinely called to deepen my relationship with my food in a more conscious and hands-on way. Lately, I’ve started a new farmers market ritual that has become very meaningful to me. It’s bringing more appreciation, presence, and connection to the food I choose, prepare, and receive. In that spirit, learning to grow mushrooms feels like a meaningful next step. It feels practical, nourishing, grounding, fun, and even sacred. I was guided to this community by Elijah Woods, whom I trust deeply, after I shared my interest in purchasing a grow kit. After exploring the posts and watching Michael Crowe’s outstanding videos, I feel extremely confident that this was the right place to begin. I already find this space very welcoming, generous, and abundant. Happy to be here, and I’m looking forward to learning with you all. P.S. Starting with a California Blue Oyster Mushrooms grow kit.

Thought I’d introduce myself. After getting some blocks going a few years ago thanks to the Legend, Mr. Crowe, I’m hoping to up the scales soon and start a little side business. I discovered Lions Mane years ago after my dad was pretty far along with Frontotemporal Dementia, (before Bruce Willis made it cool). With years spent helping my dad in his pepper garden and then years spent in the cannabis industry, I was excited to start cultivating some gourmet fungi. A few years after my dad passed my brother was also diagnosed with FTD…it was at this time we learned there was a genetic mutation in the family.. I sent in my DNA and found I also carry this gene mutation and I’m nearing the same age (in a few months) that both of them were when they started showing symptoms… around 37yo. Anyhow, I’m feeling pressed for time and have been dying to get this going… On that note, Thank you, @Michael Crowe for getting this community started and being so generous with your knowledge and sharing your trials and tribulations. Here’s a few photos of some of my past blocks and a little art.

Hey everyone, The Mushroom Grower drops March 4th. Two volumes. Nearly 2,000 pages. Foundations of Cultivation and Species Mastery — from lab setup and sterile technique to running a full commercial operation here in Phoenix. Pre-order today and the SOP Playbook is included — my actual standard operating procedures from the Southwest Mushrooms facility. The checklists, schedules, and daily protocols we run. Not available anywhere else. When pre-orders close March 4th, its gone. ORDER OPTIONS Volume 1 — Foundations of Cultivation ($299) https://buy.southwestmushrooms.com/b/dRmcN58RufEo8UW6FyejK00 Volume 2 — Species Mastery & Commercial Operations ($299) https://buy.southwestmushrooms.com/b/aFabJ10kY77S6MO2piejK01 Complete Digital Bundle — Both Volumes + All Bonuses ($499) Both books + 9 hrs audio + 46 hrs video + contamination guide + substrate calculator + 500+ photos + 1 month community access + SOP Playbook. Total value over $819. https://buy.southwestmushrooms.com/b/00w6oHgjW63O6MO0haejK02 Hardcover + Digital Bundle ($899) https://buy.southwestmushrooms.com/b/28E3cv0kYgIs5IK2piejK03 Pre-orders close March 4th. — Michael

About time to harvest and cook