Your shiitake block will initially be white and then begin turning brown over the next 4-8 weeks. Ideally, you should introduce your shiitake block to a fruiting environment when it’s at least 50% brown. As the block turns brown, Read more
The start of this year’s Market is Wednesday, April 6, 2022.
Location: Deep Brook/Waldec Lions Club, 948 Highway 1, Deep Brook, NS B0S 1J0
Time: 3 PM – 6 PM
Some of the Vendors that will be at Read more
This is one of the best documentaries on fungi. Stephen Axford’s, “How fungi changed my view of the world”. I love how he teaches through the use of photography. Enjoy!
The Maitake mushrooms that I started growing back at the end of March are now fruiting.
Maitake mushrooms whether cultivated or grown in the wild have an intense flavour and a very nice texture, not that squeaky texture, but Read more
The last couple of years have been difficult at Hazel Grove Farm. George was diagnosed with cancer back in March of 2020. With all the COVID-19 lockdowns it made his cancer fight all the more difficult. On July 31, Read more
To freeze your Mushrooms for future use, clean, slice, and lay the mushrooms on a cookie sheet. Space the mushrooms out so they’re not touching. Place your pan of mushrooms in the freezer overnight. Once Read more
Hazel Grove Farm is a small local speciality farm in Deep Brook Nova Scotia.
We produce:• Mushroom Cultures • Mushroom Spawn • Mushroom Grow kits • Fresh Gourmet Read more
Spent the day working on our Mushroom Grow Kits | Spawn Bags. Checking them over for progress of growth and labelling the kits that are ready.
Mushroom Grow Kits are great for the beginner grower. Within weeks you’ll enjoy Read more
Oyster mushrooms are popular for their ease of growth, taste, variety of beautiful colours and wide range of fruiting temperatures. With so many varieties to choose from, you can’t go wrong, Oyster mushrooms offer a variety of colours and Read more
