I love sautéed mushrooms and garlic in olive oil, but purchasing mushrooms at the supermarket–except your buttons or creminis–is expensive, often close to 20 bucks a pound.  The tiny box of organic brown oysters (below) cost $4.99. So I investigated growing my own and found Gourmet and Mushroom Products. I ordered the Shiitake and the Sonoma Brown Oysters kits.  The instruction were easy, and I was able to start mushroom farming within 10 minutes (photo of two started mushroom logs below). I should have a flush of Oysters within 2-21 days.  Two or three flushes are possible, equalling a pound of mushrooms, well worth the $16.95 if it works.  The Shitake’s take a bit longer, but after the initial 7-12 day prep stage, Shiitake’s are expected to erupt through the log surface within 5-14 days.  My favorite mushroom is the White Trumpet, although there are so many more I have yet to try–check out this great list of mushrooms.  I also want to add into my diet the Maitake mushroom for its healing powers. If all goes well with my initial venture into mushroom farming, I’ll try to find out if I can grow these as well.