Folko Kullmann studied horticultural science and plant production at the Technical University of Munich and has been experimenting with gardening techniques ever since. He has worked at prestigious nurseries in Europe, including Kew in London. He is a journalist, edits a leading magazine for botanists, gardeners and horticulturists, and is the author of several books.
I've long wanted to add mushroom growing to my garden repertoire, but never really knew how to go about doing so until Grow Your Own Mushrooms came along. I can think of no better conversation piece in the garden than a log or straw bale covered with pick-your-own shiitakes or oyster mushrooms. -- Chris Beytes - Editor of GrowerTalks & Green Profit Magazine This fascinating book takes Grow Your Own to a whole new level. Straightforward, interesting and rather fun, it is packed with possibilities and opens up fresh landscapes of taste to the home gardener. -- Naomi Slade - gardening author & journalist All the information you could ever need to grow your own delicious mushrooms in one super book. An essential reference for beginners and experienced growers alike. -- Steve Ott - Editor, Kitchen Garden magazine An interesting, informative and inspiring read, everything you want to know. All the information you could ever need to grow your own delicious mushrooms in one super book. An essential reference for beginners and experienced growers alike. -- Bob Flowerdew - author, BBC Radio & TV gardener ...just the ticket for anyone wanting to try the fun and interesting art of mushroom growing. -- Chris Beytes - Editor of GrowerTalks & Green Profit Magazine I like the book. Clear step-by-step instructions plus scientific explanations and descriptions of different fungi - plenty of tables, checklist, photos and recipes. -- Charles Dowding - no-dig gardener, teacher and author I have wanted to grow my own mushrooms for ages but didn't know enough to try. This book with its clear instructions and great photos has inspired me to give it a go. -- Sally Morgan -Author, Editor of Organic Farming Magazine All the information you will ever need from spores to storage. A great book for all levels of gardeners. -- Mary Jasch - DIG IT! Magazine