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Looking to try a new species in your Boomr Bin or BoomRoom? Enoki thrive in cool, controlled indoor setups, producing beautiful long stems and dense clusters, and many growers see 3+ flushes from a single block. 📸: Spore to Fork #northspore #enoki #mushrooms #growyourfood

How does music shape a trip? From ancient mushroom ceremonies and shamanic drumming to modern therapy, sound has always guided altered states. Read the full piece on Substack: northspore.substack.com/p/music-and-th… #mushrooms #music #alternativemedicine

Fungi don’t just survive in space—they thrive there. From radiation-eating mushrooms to self-growing habitats, our latest video explores why @NASA is betting on fungi for the future of space travel (and life on Earth). Watch now: youtu.be/oIUEuOjWuuE?si… #mushrooms #nasa #space

*NEW VIDEO* Turkey Tail is one of the most researched medicinal mushrooms in the world - let's explore what the research shows: youtu.be/VLYiP1KTGRM?si… #northspore #spreadthespore #turkeytail #medicinalmushrooms #alternativemedicine #fungi

Discussion: Can Medicinal Mushrooms Fight Respiratory Infections? open.substack.com/pub/northspore…

*NEW VIDEO* What really happens when active mushrooms hit your system? Watch the full video on YouTube: youtu.be/Pyo6Uyhogm8?si… #northspore #spreadthespore #mushrooms #naturalmedicine #altmedicine #nature

Spent mushroom substrate = soil superfood. It’s full of organic matter, boosts moisture retention, and helps gardens thrive. Watch here 👉 youtu.be/nRCyhfhQb2E?si… #northspore #mushrooms #gardening #homesteading #compost

Did you know mushrooms share nearly 50% of their DNA with humans? Discover how adding these superfoods to your diet can boost your health in this week's "Wellness Wednesday" on @ActionNewsNow @northspore

With just a few basic tools and patience, you can create clean, ready-to-use spore syringes for research, microscopy, or cultivation projects at home. Learn more here: northspore.substack.com/p/how-to-make-… #northspore #mushrooms #mycology #fungi

In celebration of #NationalFoodDay, Matthew McInnis of @northspore shares how easy & rewarding it is to grow mushrooms at home, and how #mushrooms can play a vital role in food, health & sustainability. Watch: youtu.be/roefH792EDM?si… #BigBlendRadio

Want to grow mushrooms at home? Check out this video, one month in with a @northspore Martha tent! youtube.com/watch?v=2qyemO…

These mushrooms are known for their unusual effect, but their story began 65 million years ago after the dinosaurs disappeared. Their key compound may have evolved to fend off ancient grazers like slugs… Watch here 👉 youtu.be/mF89o_7xBRo?si… #mushrooms #fungi #ancienthistory

@Mycelium_Daddy Got a good lesson from the San Diego Mycology Society. Also got this sick setup from @northspore and Blue Oyster Mushroom Mycellium from Mueller Mushrooms out in East County.

A New Psilocybe Mushroom Discovered in Africa: northspore.substack.com/p/a-new-psiloc… #northspore #spreadthespore #naturalmedicine #mushrooms #mycology #biologynews #fungi

Outdoors, Lion’s Mane grows well on logs (beech and hard maple are good choices), especially using the totem method whereby you sandwich sawdust spawn between pieces of wood. These Lion’s Mane totems were made by Paw Paw Ridge Homestead. #lionsmane

Pairing mushrooms with the right substrate, like hardwood for Pioppino or manure blends for dung-loving species, while supplementing with coco coir, soybean hulls, or gypsum can accelerate colonization, improve health, and boost harvests. northspore.com/pages/limited-… #mushrooms

After being gone 5 days of vacation , I thought if anything , it would have dried out , but instead , we would come home to this. @northspore

In our latest video, we explore some of the most well-known active strains and look at how different varieties can vary in appearance, cultivation, and reputation. Check it out: youtu.be/-aNOq9u_8Lc #mushrooms #fungi #mycology #naturalmedicine

Here's a throwback to when we grew Namekos in the Boomr Bin with Wood Lovr, Boomr Bags, and grain spawn! #mushrooms #northspore #mycology #fungi #growyourownfood

Let's talk about what research, tradition, and modern practice reveal about the mushroom trip’s arc, plus grounded tips for navigating it safely: northspore.substack.com/p/how-long-doe… #northspore #spreadthespore #mushrooms #naturalmedicine #healingjourney