My Lions Mane

My Pride and Joy. Growing Lion’s Mane mushrooms at home has been one of the most grounding and rewarding journeys of my connection with nature. It all begins with a simple yet magical process, starting with an inoculated spawn, I carefully prepare a substrate, usually a hardwood mix like sterilised sawdust or supplemented hardwood pellets, which mimics the mushroom’s natural forest environment. Once everything is set, I place it in a clean, humid space where it can quietly colonise over the next couple of weeks. There’s a gentle rhythm to the process, watching white, fluffy mycelium slowly spread through the substrate, a visual promise of what’s to come.

When conditions are just right, cool temperatures, high humidity, and plenty of fresh air, the Lion’s Mane begins to fruit. At first, it appears as a small puff of white cotton, but within days it grows into cascading, icicle-like spines that resemble a shaggy lion’s mane. Harvesting them feels like gathering forest treasure, soft, delicate, and full of life. There’s something deeply satisfying and meditative about checking in on them daily, adjusting light and moisture, and witnessing nature's quiet intelligence in action.

Cooking them is just as joyful, their meaty texture and subtle, seafood-like flavour make them a delicious addition to meals, especially when sautéed in a bit of butter or olive oil and spices.

Beyond their culinary charm, Lion’s Mane mushrooms are celebrated for their remarkable health benefits. They’re known to support brain function, rewire, refire and repair the brain improving on enhance memory and focus, reduce inflammation, and promote nerve regeneration. As adaptogens, they also help the body manage stress and support a balanced mood. For me, growing Lion’s Mane isn’t just about harvesting food, it’s a mindful practice, a connection to the Earth, and a nourishing ritual for both body and soul.

Support your mind, body, and spirit with my pure, homegrown Lion’s Mane Mushroom Capsules available in my Medicine Collection, carefully crafted with organic coconut powder, cinnamon, ginger, raw cacao, and black pepper to boost focus, nourish the nervous system, and elevate your daily wellbeing.