LUMBERTON — What is the common thread between oyster, turkey tail, chestnut, lion’s mane, wine cap, morel and chicken of the woods? You guessed it, these are all mushrooms, so mycelium is the common thread they all share. Mycelium is the underground part of the mushroom we don’t see but does all the work to produce the fruit — the mushroom.

I know in years past, mushrooms carried a mood-enhancing stigma, but the mushroom’s popularity today tends to reference taste, health, and sustainability. With all the small farmers, homesteaders, and do-it-yourselfers, mushrooms trending continues to expand in phenomenal ways. Mushrooms have moved from the exotic specialties to mainstream in the last few decades. The health benefits of mushrooms can differ slightly between different strains but still,

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