Unidentified mushrooms growing in your yard where you don’t want them? Easy. Edible mushrooms growing orderly in your garden? Not so easy. But you can make growing mushrooms easier with Gaiam’s Pearl Oyster Mushroom Kit.

All you need to do is place the kit in a dish and add water. Within two weeks, mushrooms will grow. After the kit has run its course you can use it to encourage mushroom growth in your compost pile or garden. Mushrooms make a great addition to lots of meals and while they used to be overlooked as a nutritional source, it turns out fungi have a lot to offer. Studies suggest they can reduce cholesterol levels and that they have anticancer properties.

Growing food in your own backyard is just about one of the most eco-friendly ways to fill your plate. With a green garden, there’s no carbon cost of transporting the food and you’ll know what natural fertilizers and pest products were used.

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