Growing your own mushrooms on logs is easier than you think and can produce food for five years or longer. Late winter is the perfect time to start log inoculation with fresh hardwood logs and mushroom plugs. I’m using oyster mushroom plugs today because they’re reliable and productive for beginners. The process is straightforward: drill holes about an inch deep, space them six to eight inches apart, hammer in the mushroom dowels, seal with melted wax, and stack in a shady spot. Keep your logs m