Mushrooms : how to grow them. A practical treatise on mushroom culture for profit and pleasure

This practical guide opens with a lively argument that mushroom cultivation belongs in every household, whether as a modest hobby or a small‑scale source of income. Drawing on the author’s own experiments and visits to thriving mushroom houses in America, England and France, the book walks readers through the essentials: choosing a site, preparing beds, and managing the delicate balance of moisture and temperature that encourages healthy growth.

Illustrated with clear diagrams of cellars, greenhouse benches and simple spawn methods, the text breaks down each step into straightforward instructions, even offering a handful of tried‑and‑true kitchen recipes. The tone is encouraging and accessible, showing that with modest materials and careful attention, anyone—from a curious beginner to a family looking for winter work—can begin producing fresh, nutritious mushrooms for the table or the market.