classes: Gardening • Foraging

Hi, I'm Adi, the founder of Adi's Urban Mushrooms, and I'm thrilled to share mush love with you.

My journey into the world of fungi is rooted in a lifelong passion for nature and sustainability. I've always loved mushroom foraging - I've been doing it since I was a teenager - and dreamed of diving deeper into mycology.

After over 30 years as a social worker and academic, and with a deep understanding of learning and skill development, which I developed in my PhD, I decided not to wait for retirement to bring this dream to life. In 2021, I founded the non-profit company Urban Mushrooms London Ltd to create a space where people could learn about and experience the amazing potential of mushrooms and fungi. Adi's Urban mushroom is an urban social enterprise inspired by nature!

Teaching and sharing knowledge is a big part of who I am. I spent over 15 years as a lecturer, and I love helping people learn about nature's hidden wonders—whether that's through growing mushrooms at home, foraging them in the wild, learning to cook with them, or understanding their role in ecology. Lots of people are coming back and leaving 5 start Google reviews.

My workshops are all about hands-on learning, and participants range from mushroom enthusiasts to those just curious about fungi. I work with lots of community garden groups and even a university to help their volunteers and students develop ways of growing mushrooms or exploring mycelium as a material. These workshops are a really rewarding way to connect with people, create community and spread awareness of what mushrooms can offer.

In 2023, I launched the South London Mushroom Club, and this has been a huge success. It allows mushrooms enthusiasts - call me a nerd - to connect and engage in varied mushroom related activities, from growing to cooking and art.

When I am not sharing my passion, I grow my mushrooms locally at the Remakery in Brixton, using upcycled materials and agricultural waste, so the mushrooms you get from me are as sustainable as they are fresh. I sell these at local farmers' markets where I love connecting with people in the community.

Whether it’s my fresh mushrooms, mushroom tinctures, mushroom grow kits or the cultivation and foraging workshops, there’s something here for everyone who wants to explore the world of fungi.

Thanks for taking the time to get to know me - I look forward to meeting you and sharing my passion for mushrooms, helping you on your journey into the fascinating world of fungi!

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