Growing trees with their fungal partners MycoTree Nursery is a woodland restoration and applied mycology project based at Coed Talylan, in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park, Wales. The project is establishing…
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Are you interested in fungi, woodland ecology or biodiversity conservation? Would you like to help us study, restore and develop a woodland nature reserve with fungal conservation at its…
With the fungal season getting underway, we’re opening up our regular Monday afternoon mushroom forays at Coed Talylan for anyone interested in fungi to come along and join us. Every…
Overview Mashua is a climbing perennial tuber crop originating from the Andes of Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, and Colombia, where it has been cultivated for centuries at high elevations alongside potatoes,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Across Britain, children are spending less time outdoors than ever before. Screens, homework, traffic, and a loss of nearby wild spaces have drawn many indoors, away from fields, woods, and…
