Event
Mycelium: cultivating soil health
Join Sustain’s Capital Growth network to explore the world of mycelium and how it can improve your soil health and contribute towards sustainable, regenerative communities. This workshop will cover practical techniques like straw and cardboard tek for growing mycelium, mycofiltration for soil and water health, and straw bale inoculation for large-scale applications.
What You’ll Learn:
- The ecological role of mycelium in soil regeneration.
- How to grow mycelium using simple substrates like straw and cardboard.
- Live demo of large-scale straw bale inoculation.
- Mycofiltration basics for improving soil and water quality.
About your trainer: Pamela Shor
Pamela is the Head Grower at Black Rootz and founder of Mycelium Minds and The Seed Protectors. She is a horticulturist, community advocate and urban grower dedicated to building sustainable communities through innovative practices in agroecology, mycology, and permaculture.
Yeo Valley Organic Garden Festival
18th September 2025 – 20th September 2025
The first Yeo Valley Organic Garden Festival will feature an array of speakers, hands-on workshops and demonstrations focused on supporting nature in our outdoor spaces.