# Along the Forest Edge A space where we share writing and reflections on 15 years working on our relationship to mushrooms, trees, people, and place at Wellspring Forest Farm in the beautiful Finger Lakes Region of NY. Page: Feed: --- ## [How to Grow Wine Cap Mushrooms](https://wellspringforestfarm.substack.com/p/wine-cap-mushrooms) _2026-05-16 · Wellspring Forest Farm_ A fun fun friend in the garden! ## [Utilizing a 3D Fence to deter Deer for Agroforestry Tree Plantings](https://wellspringforestfarm.substack.com/p/utilizing-a-3d-fence-to-deter-deer) _2026-05-01 · Wellspring Forest Farm_ A cost effective method that can be effective, provided it is well designed and deep pressure is moderate ## [Wild Leeks Welcome Us to Spring, but Need Careful Harvesting](https://wellspringforestfarm.substack.com/p/wild-leeks-welcome-us-to-spring-but) _2026-04-12 · Wellspring Forest Farm_ Harvest, stewardship, and the long-term care of a special gift of the forest. ## [Medicinal Mushrooms: Beyond Hype, Toward Healing](https://wellspringforestfarm.substack.com/p/medicinal-mushrooms-beyond-hype-toward) _2026-04-03 · Wellspring Forest Farm_ Sorting Claims, Understanding Compounds, and Knowing the Limits ## [Just Drink the Sap!](https://wellspringforestfarm.substack.com/p/just-drink-the-sap) _2026-03-03 · Wellspring Forest Farm_ a few trees can provide a delicious, nutritious spring tonic for drinking ## [STORING SUNLIGHT FOR WINTER](https://wellspringforestfarm.substack.com/p/storing-sunlight-for-winter) _2026-02-05 · Wellspring Forest Farm_ The amazing ability of mushrooms to accumulate Vitamin D ## [Two Grants, One Through line: Tree Fodder Has Value for Small Farms](https://wellspringforestfarm.substack.com/p/two-grants-one-through-line-tree) _2026-01-27 · Wellspring Forest Farm_ Summary of Tree Fodder Research at Wellspring Forest Farm (2019–2025) ## [Wondrous Willow](https://wellspringforestfarm.substack.com/p/wondrous-willow) _2026-01-19 · Wellspring Forest Farm_ One Farmer’s Journey Into an Unexpected Ally for Agroforestry ## [Info for Oyster & Lion’s Mane Mushroom Grow Kits](https://wellspringforestfarm.substack.com/p/info-for-oyster-and-lions-mane-mushroom) _2026-01-19 · Wellspring Forest Farm_ An easy way to get started growing your own mushrooms! ## [Daily plans, scheduled by AI (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/0NmeqyZVAwZi) _2026-01-19 · **Sponsored**_ AI-made daily plans that schedule tasks and protect focus time. ## [About our Willow Varieties](https://wellspringforestfarm.substack.com/p/about-our-willow-varieties) _2026-01-19 · Wellspring Forest Farm_ We've chosen these varieties as great options for agroforestry projects.