Growing Yacon (Smallanthus sonchifolius) from the Rhizome in the UK Climate Overview Yacon is a perennial Andean root crop grown for its crisp, sweet storage tubers, which are rich in…
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The Farming with Fungi project was established in 2023 at the National Botanic Garden of Wales. The project occupies a 1.2-hectare area located on the edge of the Botanic Garden…
UK Government publishes revised Environmental Improvement Plan — fungi now part of the agenda On 1 December 2025 the UK government formally published an updated version of its Environmental Improvement…
A simple low-tech method for cloning and expanding vigorous mushroom species Cardboard spawn is an accessible way to culture many robust saprotrophic fungi. Species such as Oyster mushrooms (Pleurotus spp.),…
In 2025 research was undertaken at Coed Talylan to evaluate pelletised spent coffee grounds (SCG) as a substrate for growing oyster mushrooms. The work was carried out as part of…
Two potential off grid development plots near Bethlehem, in the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park, Wales, are available for those who would like to pursue the One Planet Development (OPD) or…
Call for Expressions of Interest: Fungal Ecologist (Consultant Role)Refungium – Coed Talylan Land Trust Coed Talylan Land Trust is seeking expressions of interest from early-career or emerging mycologists for a…
Mushroom cultivation is flourishing in the UK, from urban farms to woodland enterprises and small-scale home growers. While this growth reflects a growing awareness of fungi’s ecological value, it also…
Volunteer Call-Out: Join the Refungium Fungal Survey Programme We’re inviting volunteers to take part in an extensive two-year programme of fungal surveys as part of the Refungium Project at Coed…
Fungal Networks: A Hidden Key to Ecosystem Recovery Fungi – particularly ectomycorrhizal (symbiotic root fungi) and wood‑decaying saprotrophs – are increasingly recognised as critical to restoring healthy woodlands. These organisms…
