How to make an outdoor Wine Cap Mushroom patch

Join Sarah Williams for an informative workshop on how to grow King Stropharia mushroom (also known as Burgundy and Wine Cap). This tasty mushroom has a wonderful flavour, is packed with protein and is easy to grow on woodchips, making it ideal for the urban backyard. Once established, they form an important component of your edible self-sufficiency. Sarah has been doing this successfully for 10 years!

The workshop will cover:

  • The benefits of fungi on health, soil and ecosystems
  • How to incorporate King Stropharia into an outside garden bed for long-term production
  • Using our teaching garden to assess the pros and cons of different sites
  • Prepare a bed and lay down spawn – giving participants the confidence to replicate this process in their situation

SPAWN ORDER: Want to start your own mushroom patch at home straight after the workshop? Spawn is available for $30 on the day. Pre-order by emailing [email protected] so we can have it ready. Payment by cash or online banking.

We will endeavour to have fresh mulch delivered before the workshop. Bring bags and grab some to prep your patch!

Cost: $40
See below for event times and book your spot.
Outdoor Wine Cap Mushrooms 1200 900
Date Time Location
Date
11/04/2026
Time
10am - 12pm
Location
Kaipātiki Project EcoHub, 17 Lauderdale Road, Birkdale
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