The 12 Gifts of Christmas – Caley Brothers Style
The festive season is just around the corner, and there’s no better time to start planning thoughtful, sustainable gifts for the people you love. At Caley Brothers, we believe the best presents are those that inspire curiosity, creativity and connection with nature.
Our mushroom grow kits make wonderful gifts for any occasion - birthdays, housewarmings, or simply to share a little everyday magic.
Christmas is no exception! Each kit invites hands-on learning and a sense of wonder as you watch nature at work right from your kitchen table.
This year, we’ve gone a step further and curated our very own 12 Gifts of Christmas - a joyful collection of mushroom-inspired experiences, kits and treasures designed to delight growers of all ages. From creative projects to beautiful home pieces, every gift brings a touch of magic, learning and growth to the holidays.
Whether you’re shopping for a gardener, a foodie, a curious child, or someone who loves something a little different, our festive collection is filled with ideas that will inspire and delight long after the decorations come down.
In no particular order….
🎄1. Our Book – Project Mushroom – £20 📙
Packed with projects, inspiration, and fungi wisdom.
Why? Within these pages, you’ll find many of our favourite mushroom-growing projects, alongside practical guidance on identifying, preserving, and crafting with fungi. From drying and storing your harvests to creative low-tech mushroom uses - it’s the perfect read for anyone wanting to dive deeper into the world of mushrooms.
🎄 2. Learn & Grow Bundle – £50 🎁
Boost your mushroom journey with this thoughtful collection.
Why? Every day’s a school day - and there’s always more to learn about mushrooms! This bundle includes a grow kit, a copy of Project Mushrooms, and your choice of accessory: a tote bag, a “Water Me” mister, or a macramé hanger to display your kit in style.
🎄 3. Two-Kit Duo – £40 👬
Double the fun, double the harvest.
Why? This duo features two different mushroom kits - Grey Oyster and Lion’s Mane - so you can grow, compare, and taste the difference. Great for sharing or growing side by side. (Gift one, keep one!)
🎄4. Log Growing Kit – £18.50 🪵
For the adventurous grower.
Why? Cultivate mushrooms outdoors the traditional way. It’s a hands-on, long-term project - perfect for New Year resolutions and patient gardeners. Choose from a variety of mushroom species to inoculate your own log (log not included).
🎄 5. Mycelium Decorations – £30 🎄
Limited-edition, mushroom-inspired ornaments.
Why? Handmade from natural mycelium, this set of 3, plastic-free decorations are soft, velvety, and completely compostable. They’ll bring a touch of fungi magic to your Christmas tree - and return to the earth when their time is done.
🎄6. Our Famous Coffee Kit – £15.50 ☕️
Grow mushrooms from spent coffee grounds - the perfect eco-friendly gift for coffee lovers.
Why? This kit takes you right back to the raw materials, allowing you to collect and reuse your own coffee grounds. Watch as mushrooms transform what’s left of your morning brew into a delicious crop of oyster mushrooms. It’s a brilliant way to explore recycling in action - and grow something tasty too.
🎄 7. Vase Kit – £15.50 ⚱️
A stunning living centrepiece that transforms from décor to delicious harvest.
Why? This project lets you grow mushrooms from a decorative vessel of your choice - a vase, mason jar, or even a teapot! We supply all you need to fill, plant, and grow your own mushrooms at home. It’s fun, curious, and beautifully unique.
🎄 8. Seed Pot Kit – £15.50 🌱
A beginner-friendly grow kit that brings sustainable gardening indoors.
Why? Discover the power of mycelium with our seed pot project. Looking ahead to spring, you’ll make your own plastic-free seed pots from sawdust, flour, and mycelium - the root network of mushrooms. In just a few weeks, they’ll be ready for your seedlings, then compost down naturally after use.
🎄9. Workshops – from £35 💻
Give the gift of experience with an in-person or online mushroom workshop.
Why? Join us in 2026 for one of our hands-on classes - or take part online from home. Each workshop includes a kit or voucher to get you started. Can’t commit to a date yet? Gift a workshop voucher instead, and let your mushroom enthusiast choose when to join.
🎄 10. E-Vouchers – from £10 🎟️
Perfect for anyone who loves to choose.
Why? Too much choice? Not sure what to pick? Our electronic vouchers are ideal for those you can’t see in person or for last-minute gifting. Available in a range of values - thoughtful, flexible, and always appreciated.
🎄 11. Macramé – £12.50 🍄
A creative, earthy combination that adds charm to any space.
Why? Sometimes space is limited, but style doesn’t have to be. Our macramé hangers let you grow your mushrooms anywhere - then repurpose the hanger afterward for plants or décor. Beautifully simple and endlessly useful. Don’t forget to order a mushroom kit to go inside too!
🎄 12. Boxed Kits – £22.50 🎁
Beautifully packaged and easy to wrap.
Why? Give the gift of growing without the pressure to start right away. Each kit contains everything needed to grow a variety of delicious mushrooms whenever the time feels right - New Year, Easter, or next autumn. The perfect flexible present for any grower.
Give a Gift That Grows
And there you have it. This Christmas, why not swap fleeting presents for something that lasts? Our 12 Gifts of Christmas are designed to nurture curiosity, spark creativity and bring a little fungi-inspired magic into your home.
From hands-on growing kits to unique decorations and experiences, every Caley Brothers gift connects people to nature - and to the simple joy of watching life grow.
Preorders are open now, and many of our festive favourites are limited edition - so be sure to order early and give the gift that grows this Christmas.
Content Powered by Creativity and AI |This page was crafted by us, with the assistance of AI to ensure clear, correct, and informative content for our audience. While AI helped confirm some of the details, the writing process, ideas and mushroom-growing expertise come directly from the heart of our team.
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