AboutElyse Grau Expertise I can answer most questions on vegetable and fruit growing, in particular those that pertain to the Northwest, Midwest and other cool areas of the country. I prefer to use only organic/natural methods and materials.
Experience I have Master Gardener training and have been gardening for over 25 years. I use organic and natural methods only. I live on 5 acres and have a large vegetable garden, as well as orchard, grapevines and berries.
Question What are the best climates for growing mushrooms in? Are you supposed to use soil to grow mushrooms?
Answer Abby:
Different mushrooms grow on different substrates. They are not grown in the garden, or in soil. They grow in dark, moist conditions, and the best way to do it is from a kit (which are expensive).
If you want more information, try doing a search on mushroom growing and see if there is someone at this site with more knowledge about the subject than I have.