In this episode of the Beet Podcast, Jacques dives into a fascinating conversation with Louis Giller from North Spore, the go-to source for grow-your-own mushroom kits. Get ready for a delightful exploration of all things fungi as Louis shares invaluable tips for growing mushrooms at home and takes us behind the scenes of North Spore’s journey. Whether you’re a mycophile or just curious about mushrooms, this episode is for you.

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Learn More:  13 Best Mushrooms You Can Grow At Home

Connect with Louis Giller:

Louis heads up mushroom education, works in customer service, and coordinates many North Spore events. He has spent over 10 years growing and hunting mushrooms from coast to coast and loves getting into the woods to hike or mountain bike and look for highly prized wild foods. When the mushrooms aren’t in season, Louis enjoys a day of snowboarding followed by a little whiskey and a good book.

Learn more about North Spore on their socials: YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok


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