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.
Order today, will keep till Christmas.
Interested in our ultimate mushroom growing guide?
Project Mushroom offers over 30 simple projects that will inspire you to grow mushrooms at home. Learn the basic growing techniques; discover how to ‘garden’ with mushrooms; experiment with unique and beautiful mushroom displays; and prepare mushrooms for the pantry.
Including everything you need to know to get started, as well as a directory of popular mushrooms for cultivating indoors and out, this book will inspire you to get growing.
Postage & Delivery Policy
All orders will be dispatched 2-4 days after we have received your order, via Yodel with a 48-hour tracked service.
All prices include delivery - excluding Highlands, Islands and Northern Ireland where a £3 delivery charge applies.
We ship orders using YODEL 48-hour tracked service. On the date of collection, you will receive an email from us confirming dispatch, followed by an email from YODEL with your tracking number.
If you have specific delivery preferences, such as requiring the courier to ring the doorbell or leaving your parcel in a safe place, we strongly advise that you update your delivery preferences directly with YODEL via their tracking portal to ensure they follow your instructions.
Important Notes:
While we can pass delivery preferences to the courier, we cannot guarantee their compliance.
Once an item is marked as delivered, we cannot be held liable for loss or theft if the parcel is left unattended.
Alternative Shipping:
Occasionally, we may use Royal Mail 48-hour tracked service.
Delivery Times:
All orders will be dispatched within 24 hours, and same day if ordered before 1pm, via Yodel with a 48-hour tracked service.
Please allow 3 working days for delivery once you have received your dispatch email.
If your items have not arrived within 7–10 days, please contact us immediately.
Important: We are unable to track or ensure safe delivery of items after 21 days from the dispatch date. If the courier marks an item as delivered, we cannot be held responsible for loss or theft.
Additional Notes:
We are unable to ship our mushroom products internationally.
We will notify you of any delays outside of our control.
Additional information
Hard cover, 192 pages.
Language: English
Dimensions: 17.91 x 2.54 x 23.75 cm
🎄 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.
Pre-order recommended. We send out fresh kits on the 15th December - ready for gifting and growing.
Our Learn and Grow Bundle is the perfect way to dive into the world of mushrooms!
This exclusive offer includes:
A mushroom kit of your choice - Choose either a Lion’s Mane or Grey Oyster kit to kickstart your growing journey, whether you're a beginner or an experienced cultivator.
A copy of our book, packed with tips, projects, and fun facts to guide and inspire you.
Your choice of an extra treat: a stylish tote bag, a water mister, or a macramé hanger - perfect for adding a personal, sustainable touch to your growing setup.
All of this comes at an incredible price, making it a thoughtful gift for nature lovers or a rewarding treat for yourself. Start growing, learning, and connecting with the magic of mushrooms today!
Choose your kit and extra from the drop down menu below.
Description
Choose your extra -
Macramé hangers: the perfect way to display any of our Oyster Mushroom Kits Natural colour only available.
Glass Water Mister: the perfect accompaniment to help get your mushrooms popping.
Canvas Tote Bag: ‘The World Is Your Oyster Mushroom’ - ethically sourced black cotton bag with white text.
You can order all the items individually and read more about them though our main shop HERE.
Additional information
Use by dates: Your Lions Mane Mushroom Kit will need to be opened within - 5 days of receipt (please do not refrigerate). Your Yellow or Grey Oyster Mushroom kit must be opened within one month from receipt - and should be refrigerated if not opened immediately.
Storage: While growing keep in a bright spot but out of direct sunlight and remember to water daily – PLEASE FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED.
Inside your kit mushroom kit: fully colonised substrate block, full set of growing instruction and growing guidance, outer bag and branded collar. Recycling your kit: All paper and card can be recycled with your standard card recycling. The plastic bag can be cleaned and recycled with your soft plastic recycling. The outer bag and substate block can be composted or disposed of along with your normal food waste.
Postage & Delivery Policy
All orders will be dispatched within 24 hours, and same day if ordered before 1pm, via Yodel with a 48-hour tracked service.
All prices include delivery - excluding Highlands, Islands and Northern Island where a £3 delivery charge applies.
We ship orders using YODEL 48-hour tracked service. On the date of collection, you will receive an email from us confirming dispatch, followed by an email from YODEL with your tracking number.
If you have specific delivery preferences, such as requiring the courier to ring the doorbell or leaving your parcel in a safe place, we strongly advise that you update your delivery preferences directly with YODEL via their tracking portal to ensure they follow your instructions.
Important Notes:
While we can pass delivery preferences to the courier, we cannot guarantee their compliance.
Once an item is marked as delivered, we cannot be held liable for loss or theft if the parcel is left unattended.
Alternative Shipping:
Occasionally, we may use Royal Mail 48-hour tracked service.
Delivery Times:
Please allow 3 working days for delivery once you have received your dispatch email.
If your items have not arrived within 7–10 days, please contact us immediately.
Important: We are unable to track or ensure safe delivery of items after 21 days from the dispatch date. If the courier marks an item as delivered, we cannot be held responsible for loss or theft.
🎄 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!)
Pre-order recommended. We send out fresh kits on the 15th December - ready for gifting and growing.
Receive 2 stunning ready-to-grow kits - Lion’s Mane and Grey Oyster Mushroom kit.
This due of 2 different mushroom grow kits allows you to experience 2 very distinctive and different mushrooms.
Both mushrooms are easy to grow - they both have a classic mushroom flavour and are brilliantly versatile in all areas of cooking. You can keep your mushroom kits in a light and airy spot where you’ll remember to water them 1-2 times a day and to watch them grow. They don’t need to be grown in the dark - but kept indoors, in a kitchen is the perfect environment - giving them the right light and temperature to thrive.
We hand-make all our kits in small batches, ready to post to ensure the best quality product is delivered straight to your door and is ready to grow.
Please read our opening, growing and storage instructions for each kit below.
Important Information
When received and ahead of opening please store in a cool dark location - all growing and storage instructions for the individual kits vary and are detailed on and inside the kit labels.
We guarantee to get you growing your 1st flush, you can follow the instructions to grow subsequent flushes.
Postage & Delivery Policy
All orders will be dispatched within 24 hours, and same day if ordered before 1pm, via Yodel with a 48-hour tracked service.
All prices include delivery - excluding Highlands, Islands and Northern Island where a £3 delivery charge applies.
We ship orders using YODEL 48-hour tracked service. On the date of collection, you will receive an email from us confirming dispatch, followed by an email from YODEL with your tracking number.
If you have specific delivery preferences, such as requiring the courier to ring the doorbell or leaving your parcel in a safe place,we strongly advise that you update your delivery preferences directly with YODEL via their tracking portal to ensure they follow your instructions.
Important Notes:
While we can pass delivery preferences to the courier, we cannot guarantee their compliance.
Once an item is marked as delivered, we cannot be held liable for loss or theft if the parcel is left unattended.
Alternative Shipping:
Occasionally, we may use Royal Mail 48-hour tracked service.
Delivery Times:
Please allow 3 working days for delivery once you have received your dispatch email.
If your items have not arrived within 7–10 days, please contact us immediately.
Important: We are unable to track or ensure safe delivery of items after 21 days from the dispatch date. If the courier marks an item as delivered, we cannot be held responsible for loss or theft.
Additional Notes:
We are unable to ship our mushroom products internationally.
We will notify you of any delays outside of our control.
Additional information
Use by dates: Your Grey and Lion’s Mane Mushroom kits must be opened within 1 month from receipt.
Storage: Please keep your Grey and/or Lion’s Mane kit refrigerated for up to a month. While growing keep in a bright spot but out of direct sunlight and remember to water daily – PLEASE FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED AS PART OF YOUR KIT.
Inside your kit: fully colonised substrate block, full set of growing instruction and growing guidance, outer bag and branded collar.
PLEASE READ OUR REFUND, RETURN & REPLACEMENT POLICY.
Recycling your kit: All paper and card can be recycled with your standard card recycling. The plastic bag can be cleaned and recycled with your soft plastic recycling. The outer bag and substrate block can be left to dry and disposed of with your normal waste.
Approx. weight: of each item delivered 900g
Dimensions: 11x12x22cm each kit
🎄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).
Pre-order recommended. We send out fresh kits on the 15th December - ready for gifting and growing.
Growing your own mushroom logs at home is a brilliant way to enjoy fresh, nutritious food in a way that’s easy, accessible and deeply satisfying.
Once inoculated, mushroom logs are wonderfully low-maintenance, quietly doing their work outdoors with little more than shade and occasional watering.
They’re self-sustaining too - producing multiple harvests each year for several years - making them an incredibly rewarding, long-term food source.
To read more about how to grow and what you need to get started please see our post ‘Log growing & tree recommendations’
What mushrooms can you grow on logs…
Grey Oyster Mushroom - UK Native
Beautiful and delicious native variety.
Just as striking and flavourful as the standard grey oyster, with excellent performance in warmer growing conditions.
☆ ☆ – Easy to grow with a good yield. Enjoys warmer environments. Anticipated moderate-to-good crop size. See our log guide for details HERE.
Shiitake
Strong, deep umami flavours with stunning brown caps and pale gills.
A kitchen classic prized for its rich taste and firm texture. Shiitake mushrooms elevate everything from broths to stir-fries and roasts.
☆ ☆ ☆ – Easy to grow with a good, steady yield. Can be forced to fruit throughout the year. See our log guide for details HERE.
Lion’s Mane - UK Native
Soft, cascading “mane” with mild, sweet seafood-like flavour.
This native variety offers the same culinary and wellness benefits as traditional Lion’s Mane, with a slightly slower growth habit and a connection to local ecosystems. Perfect for slicing into “steaks” or incorporating into soups and stir-fries.
☆ ☆ – Easy to grow with moderate yields. Fruiting can be encouraged in different seasons with proper care. See our log guide for details HERE.
Turkey Tail - UK Native
Earthy, woody flavour with beautiful natural patterning.
Best known for its medicinal properties, Turkey Tail produces vibrant, fan-shaped brackets in bands of browns, greys, and creams. Ideal for teas, tinctures, and extracts.
☆ ☆ – Easy to grow with moderate yields. A slower grower, but highly rewarding. See our log guide for details HERE.
Chicken of the Woods - UK Native
Bold, meaty texture with a mild lemony note.
A true showstopper, producing bright orange and yellow clusters that pull apart just like chicken. Excellent grilled, roasted, or used in hearty dishes.
☆ ☆ – More challenging to establish, but produces dramatic and generous harvests when successful. See our log guide for details HERE.
Coral Tooth - UK Native
Delicate, sweet, and slightly nutty flavour with an interesting coral-like texture.
A beautiful native variety, perfect for adding visual interest to dishes or enjoying simply sautéed.
☆ ☆ – Easy to grow with a good yield. Thrives in cooler environments. Anticipated moderate-to-good crop size. See our log guide for details HERE.
Gold Reishi Mushroom
Best used dried for teas, tinctures, or extracts rather than as a culinary mushroom.
A revered functional mushroom with a long history of traditional use. Reishi forms distinctive, glossy red-brown caps and is valued more for its wellness properties than its flavour.
☆ ☆ – Slower growing and more advanced. Prefers warm, humid conditions. Yields vary and patience is rewarded. See our log guide for details HERE.
Tarragon Oyster mushroom - UK Native
A rare UK found variety of oyster mushroom with a subtle tarragon aroma and flavour when cooked. Delicate and aromatic, ideal for gourmet dishes.
☆ ☆ – Easy to grow with a good yield. Enjoys warmer environments. Anticipated moderate-to-good crop size. See our log guide for details HERE.
Pale Oyster - UK Native
Delicate, mild flavour with a soft, velvety texture.
This native oyster mushroom produces cascading clusters, perfect for adding both elegance and taste to your dishes.
☆ ☆ – Easy to grow with a reliable yield. Prefers warmer, humid environments. Anticipated moderate-to-good crop size. See our log guide for details HERE.
Beefsteak - UK Native
Rich, meaty flavour with a firm, succulent texture.
This native mushroom forms dense, striking clusters, making it a satisfying addition to hearty meals or vegetarian dishes.
☆ ☆ – Easy to grow with a generous yield. Prefers temperate outdoor conditions. Anticipated moderate-to-good crop size. See our log guide for details HERE.
Hen of the Woods - UK Native
Best used dried for teas, tinctures, or extracts rather than as a culinary mushroom.
Earthy, robust flavour with a tender, layered texture.
This iconic native mushroom grows in dramatic, ruffled clusters, adding visual drama and umami depth to any culinary creation.
☆ ☆ – Moderate-to-easy growth with a rewarding yield. Thrives in cooler, shaded conditions. Anticipated moderate crop size. See our log guide for details HERE.
What’s inside a log kit?
Inside your kit: 30 inoculated timber dowels inside a sterilized plastic grow bag with filter patch. Along with either soy or beeswax and sponge applicator for sealing your log once drilled. Also a full set of growing instructions.
For advice on the right type of wood please see our table and information page HERE.
You can add an 8.5 mm DRILL BIT - available HERE if needed.
Using the dowel method, we deliberately introduce our mushroom mycelium into the body of freshly felled timber, making sure it stands the best chance of success.
You should expect to see your first mushrooms from 9 months to 1.5 years after your logs have been inoculated. Once fruiting, you could be harvesting fresh mushrooms for approximately 5 years. Please read more HERE.
Don’t forget, mushroom logs like to be kept moist and will need watering along with the rest of your plants throughout the year and especially throughout any dry spells. Keep your log protected from harsh winds and out of direct sunlight.
Once you’ve received your log kit…
Once delivered, your dowels will need to be used within 8 weeks of receipt. If you’re not ready to use them straight away, keep them in the fridge. It’s best to source hardwood logs that have been felled within 4-6 weeks. Make sure the edges and bark of your logs have not been compromised and are in the best condition to give your mycelium the greatest chance to get growing. Our 30 dowel kits are sufficient for a 10-18cm diameter log, approximately 50cm long. If your logs are bigger, you can order more dowels. You will need an 8 mm wood drill piece. These can be purchased separately in our shop.
Important Information
Use by date: The inoculated dowels within your kit must be used within 8 weeks from receipt.
Storage: Please keep your dowels inside their bag and refrigerated till ready to use.
PLEASE FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED.
Recycling your kit: All paper and card can be recycled with your standard card recycling. The plastic bag can be cleaned and recycled with your soft plastic recycling. The sponge applicator handle can be composted or disposed of with your normal food waste. Once your logs have finished fruiting, they can be left to decompose in your garden or disposed of with your normal garden waste.
Postage & Delivery Policy
All orders will be dispatched within 24 hours, and same day if ordered before 1pm, via Yodel with a 48-hour tracked service.
All prices include delivery - excluding Highlands, Islands and Northern Island where a £3 delivery charge applies.
We ship orders using YODEL 48-hour tracked service. On the date of collection, you will receive an email from us confirming dispatch, followed by an email from YODEL with your tracking number.
If you have specific delivery preferences, such as requiring the courier to ring the doorbell or leaving your parcel in a safe place,we strongly advise that you update your delivery preferences directly with YODEL via their tracking portal to ensure they follow your instructions.
Important Notes:
While we can pass delivery preferences to the courier, we cannot guarantee their compliance.
Once an item is marked as delivered, we cannot be held liable for loss or theft if the parcel is left unattended.
Alternative Shipping:
Occasionally, we may use Royal Mail 48-hour tracked service.
Delivery Times:
Please allow 3–5 working days for delivery once you have received your dispatch email.
If your items have not arrived within 7–10 days, please contact us immediately.
Important: We are unable to track or ensure safe delivery of items after 21 days from the dispatch date. If the courier marks an item as delivered, we cannot be held responsible for loss or theft.
PLEASE ENSURE TO READ OUR DELIVERY POLICY HEREAdditional information
NB: It is not recommended to mix different strains of mushroom dowels within one log. If want to grow a variety of mushrooms, we advise allocating only one type per log.
Approx. weight: 200g Dimensions: 24.5x16.5x4cm
NB: Caley Brothers cannot take any responsibility for the aftercare of your hardwood logs once inoculated and cannot guarantee fruiting mushrooms within the noted time period due to multiple environmental factors that can influence the spawn’s success and survival.
🎄 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.
Order today, will keep till Christmas.
Sustainable Christmas Ornaments
Bring eco-friendly elegance to your holiday decor with our Three Mycelium Tree Decorations. These unique ornaments are handcrafted from mycelium, a natural, biodegradable material that’s as beautiful as it is sustainable. Perfect for those who value style and the planet, these ornaments add a rustic, earthy charm to your tree.
Why Choose Mycelium Decorations?
Handcrafted Quality: Each piece is made with care, featuring unique textures that highlight the natural beauty of fungi.
Versatile Decor: Use them to decorate your tree, add charm to gift wrapping, or enhance your festive table settings.
Sustainable & Biodegradable: Your decorations will last for many years to come, Made from mycelium and hemp, these ornaments are 100% compostable, leaving zero waste behind when it’s time to move on.
The Perfect Gift
These ornaments make a thoughtful gift for eco-conscious friends and family, combining artistry with sustainability. Surprise your loved ones with a unique keepsake that reflects the magic of nature.
Order now and add a touch of sustainable
Care Instructions
Store your mycelium decorations in a cool, dry place to enjoy them for many seasons to come.
Postage & Delivery Policy
All orders will be dispatched within 24 hours, and same day if ordered before 1pm, via Yodel with a 48-hour tracked service.
All prices include delivery - excluding Highlands, Islands and Northern Island where a £3 delivery charge applies.
We ship orders using YODEL 48-hour tracked service. On the date of collection, you will receive an email from us confirming dispatch, followed by an email from YODEL with your tracking number.
If you have specific delivery preferences, such as requiring the courier to ring the doorbell or leaving your parcel in a safe place,we strongly advise that you update your delivery preferences directly with YODEL via their tracking portal to ensure they follow your instructions.
Important Notes:
While we can pass delivery preferences to the courier, we cannot guarantee their compliance.
Once an item is marked as delivered, we cannot be held liable for loss or theft if the parcel is left unattended.
Alternative Shipping:
Occasionally, we may use Royal Mail 48-hour tracked service.
Delivery Times:
Please allow 3–5 working days for delivery once you have received your dispatch email.
If your items have not arrived within 7–10 days, please contact us immediately.
Important: We are unable to track or ensure safe delivery of items after 21 days from the dispatch date. If the courier marks an item as delivered, we cannot be held responsible for loss or theft.
PLEASE ENSURE TO READ OUR DELIVERY POLICY HERE
Additional information
Approx. weight: 300g
🎄 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.
Pre-order recommended. We send out fresh kits on the 15th December - ready for gifting.
Grow your own Grey Oyster mushrooms on your own coffee grounds.
Our kits give you all you need to grow and harvest your own crop of Grey Oyster Mushrooms on freshly brewed coffee grounds.
Oyster mushrooms thrive on coffee grounds and this kit is a wonderful project for anyone wanting to learn more about growing mushrooms. Our Coffee Grow Kit comes with everything you need to get growing; you just need to collect the coffee.
Description
At Caley Brothers HQ, we grow Oyster Mushrooms on used coffee ground on a commercial scale, and it’s an amazing journey to be on, saving waste from landfill to grow food. So here we have created a small-scale kit to give you a taste of growing mushrooms from scratch.
As part of your Coffee Grow Kit, we send out the freshest grain spawn – this will need to be kept refrigerated until you’re ready to make your kit - to give you the best chances of growing this will need to be kept refrigerated and used within 4 weeks.
While we cannot guarantee 100% success on this particular kit, by following the instructions and staying within the suggested substrate guidelines, this will give you a very good chance of a successful crop of mushrooms. After your first flush, you can try for a second or third flush, harvesting up to 150g of fresh Grey Oyster Mushrooms over 2 crops.
See instructions HERE
Important Information
Use by date: The spawn within your kit must be used within 4 weeks from receipt.
Storage: Please keep your spawn refrigerated till ready to use.
During the inoculation period of 21 days store in a dark cupboard at around 17oC. While growing keep in a bright spot but out of direct sunlight and remember to water daily –
PLEASE FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED. Inside your kit: 100g of fresh spawn on grain, plastic grow bag, full set of growing instruction and growing guidance, sticker, postage box and branded sleeve.
Coffee not included.
Postage & Delivery Policy
All orders will be dispatched 2-4 days after we have received your order, via Yodel with a 48-hour tracked service.
All prices include delivery - excluding Highlands, Islands and Northern Island where a £3 delivery charge applies.
We ship orders using YODEL 48-hour tracked service. On the date of collection, you will receive an email from us confirming dispatch, followed by an email from YODEL with your tracking number.
If you have specific delivery preferences, such as requiring the courier to ring the doorbell or leaving your parcel in a safe place, we strongly advise that you update your delivery preferences directly with YODEL via their tracking portal to ensure they follow your instructions.
Important Notes:
While we can pass delivery preferences to the courier, we cannot guarantee their compliance.
Once an item is marked as delivered, we cannot be held liable for loss or theft if the parcel is left unattended.
Alternative Shipping:
Occasionally, we may use Royal Mail 48-hour tracked service.
Delivery Times:
All orders will be dispatched within 24 hours, and same day if ordered before 1pm, via Yodel with a 48-hour tracked service.
Please allow 3–5 working days for delivery once you have received your dispatch email.
If your items have not arrived within 7–10 days, please contact us immediately.
Important: We are unable to track or ensure safe delivery of items after 21 days from the dispatch date. If the courier marks an item as delivered, we cannot be held responsible for loss or theft.
PLEASE ENSURE TO READ OUR DELIVERY POLICY HERE
Additional information
Recycling your kit: All paper and card can be recycled with your standard card recycling. The plastic bag can be cleaned and recycled with your soft plastic recycling. Your coffee grounds and used substate block can be composted or disposed of along with your normal food waste.
Approx. weight: 200g Approx. Dimensions: 24x17x4cm
🎄 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.
Pre-order recommended. We send out fresh kits on the 15th December - ready for gifting.
Grow your own Oyster mushrooms in your own vase.
Discover the ornamental beauty of mushrooms as they grow in a vase of your choice (vase not included).
Description
Our Vase project kit is a wonderful project for anyone wanting to learn more about growing mushrooms. You can choose to grow either grey or pink oyster mushrooms with this project.
Please note: A VASE IS NOT INCLUDED WITH THIS KIT.
At Caley Brothers HQ, we like to show you how easy it is to get going stunning mushrooms amongst your own plants and ornaments.
As part of your Vase Grow Kit, we send out the freshest grain spawn – this will need to be kept stored correctly until you’re ready to make your kit - see details below.
We give you guidance and support to get you growing your 1st flush, you can follow the instructions to try for a second or third flush.
Vases on display are by @adamceramic - any vase up to 1 litre can be used, we advise using a vase with a narrower opening.
Important Information
Use by date: The spawn within your kit must be stored and used within its recommended guidelines
Storage:
Grey Oyster - keep refrigerated and use within 4 weeks.
Pink Oyster - keep cool but do not refrigerate, use within 5 days or receipt.
Growing notes:
During the inoculation period of 21 days, store in a dark cupboard at around 18oC. While growing keep in a bright spot but out of direct sunlight and remember to water daily –
PLEASE FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED. Inside your kit: 250g of fresh spawn on grain, wood pellets, plastic grow bag, full set of growing instruction and growing guidance, sticker and branded sleeve.
NB Vase & flour not included.
While we cannot guarantee 100% success on this particular kit, by following the instructions and staying within the suggested guidelines, this will give you a very good chance of a successful crop of mushrooms. After your first flush, you can try for a second or third flush.
Postage & Delivery Policy
All orders will be dispatched within 24 hours, and same day if ordered before 1pm, via Yodel with a 48-hour tracked service.
All prices include delivery - excluding Highlands, Islands and Northern Island where a £3 delivery charge applies.
We ship orders using YODEL 48-hour tracked service. On the date of collection, you will receive an email from us confirming dispatch, followed by an email from YODEL with your tracking number.
If you have specific delivery preferences, such as requiring the courier to ring the doorbell or leaving your parcel in a safe place,we strongly advise that you update your delivery preferences directly with YODEL via their tracking portal to ensure they follow your instructions.
Important Notes:
While we can pass delivery preferences to the courier, we cannot guarantee their compliance.
Once an item is marked as delivered, we cannot be held liable for loss or theft if the parcel is left unattended.
Alternative Shipping:
Occasionally, we may use Royal Mail 48-hour tracked service.
Delivery Times:
All orders will be dispatched within 24 hours, and same day if ordered before 1pm, via Yodel with a 48-hour tracked service.
Please allow 3–5 working days for delivery once you have received your dispatch email.
If your items have not arrived within 7–10 days, please contact us immediately.
Important: We are unable to track or ensure safe delivery of items after 21 days from the dispatch date. If the courier marks an item as delivered, we cannot be held responsible for loss or theft.
PLEASE ENSURE TO READ OUR DELIVERY POLICY HERE
Additional information
Recycling your kit: All paper and card can be recycled with your standard card recycling. The plastic bag can be cleaned and recycled with your soft plastic recycling. After your grow, your substate can be composted or disposed of along with your normal food waste.
Approx. weight: 600g Approx.
Dimensions: 24x17x17cm
🎄 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.
Pre-order recommended. We send out fresh kits on the 15th December - ready for gifting.
Grow your own Seed Pots with mushroom mycelium.
Out with the plastic and in with the mycelium, here we show you how to make your own, home-made, plastic-free and 100% biodegradable seed pots.
Description
Mycelium is the root system of the mushroom and in this project, it forms and binds together a substrate mix that will not only create stunning pots to support your freshly sown seedlings. Will compost and go on to nourish your soil, disintegrating into food for your worms, while nurturing your growing plants.
At Caley Brothers HQ, we like to show you how easy it is to make stunning products from mushroom mycelium. A process used by many mushroom packaging companies.
As part of your Seed Pot Grow Kit, we send out the freshest grain spawn – this will need to be kept refrigerated until you’re ready to make your kit - to give you the best chances of growing this will need to be kept refrigerated and used within 4 weeks.
We give you guidance and support to get you growing your 1st batch of seed pots
Important Information
Use by date: The spawn within your kit must be used within 4 weeks from receipt.
Storage: Please keep your spawn refrigerated till ready to use.
During the inoculation period of 7-10 days, you will need to store your pots in a cardboard box or dark cupboard at around 18oC. After this they will need to be baked in an oven for 45 minutes in order to dry out, and to prevent moulds or mushrooms from growing.
PLEASE FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED. Inside your kit: 250g of fresh spawn on grain, wood pellets, full set of growing instruction and growing guidance, canvas bag and branded sleeve.
You will need a muffin tin, parchment paper/clingfilm or waxed paper, 75g of flour and a cardboard box to store your tray in during the inoculation period.
Postage & Delivery Policy
All orAll orders will be dispatched within 24 hours, and same day if ordered before 1pm, via Yodel with a 48-hour tracked service.
All prices include delivery - excluding Highlands, Islands and Northern Island where a £3 delivery charge applies.
We ship orders using YODEL 48-hour tracked service. On the date of collection, you will receive an email from us confirming dispatch, followed by an email from YODEL with your tracking number.
If you have specific delivery preferences, such as requiring the courier to ring the doorbell or leaving your parcel in a safe place, we strongly advise that you update your delivery preferences directly with YODEL via their tracking portal to ensure they follow your instructions.
Important Notes:
While we can pass delivery preferences to the courier, we cannot guarantee their compliance.
Once an item is marked as delivered, we cannot be held liable for loss or theft if the parcel is left unattended.
Alternative Shipping:
Occasionally, we may use Royal Mail 48-hour tracked service.
Delivery Times:
Please allow 3–5 working days for delivery once you have received your dispatch email.
If your items have not arrived within 7–10 days, please contact us immediately.
Important: We are unable to track or ensure safe delivery of items after 21 days from the dispatch date. If the courier marks an item as delivered, we cannot be held responsible for loss or theft.
PLEASE ENSURE TO READ OUR DELIVERY POLICY HERE
Additional information
Recycling your kit: All paper and card can be recycled with your standard card recycling. The plastic bag can be cleaned and recycled with your soft plastic recycling. Your coffee grounds and used substrate block can be composted or disposed of along with your normal food waste. Approx. weight: 600g Approx. Dimensions: 24x17x17cm
🎄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.
Order today, will keep till Christmas.
🎄 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.
Order today, will keep till Christmas.
🎄 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!
Order today, will keep till Christmas.
🎄 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.
Order today, will keep till Christmas.
Our latest Mushroom Gift Boxes make gifting and growing mushrooms easier - and more flexible - than ever.
Each box is beautifully designed to inspire curiosity and connection, giving the recipient everything they need to begin their own mushroom-growing journey at home.
What makes this kit unique is the voucher inside. It allows the recipient to choose which variety of oyster mushroom they’d like to grow - Grey, Pink, Pale & Tarragon Oyster mushrooms, as well as a Coral Tooth Mushroom - whenever they’re ready.
Once the voucher is redeemed, we’ll send fresh mushroom spawn directly from our farm in West Sussex, along with full instructions and growing support. From there, they’ll be harvesting their own gourmet mushrooms in as little as 5–6 weeks.
What’s inside your Gift Box?
Each Mushroom Gift Box includes everything needed to grow a fresh crop of mushrooms - except for the live spawn (the “mushroom seeds”), which is sent fresh when redeemed. See the product images for more details.
Because these kits contain no live materials until the recipient is ready to grow, they can be stored for up to 12 months and require no refrigeration - making them the perfect thoughtful gift, or a fun project to enjoy when the time is right.
As with all our products, our kits are 100% peat-free, and all packaging and materials are recyclable or compostable. Plus, we offer full online support to help every grower get the best results.
Grow at your own pace, give a unique and sustainable gift, and discover the joy of homegrown mushrooms - with a little help from us.
If you want to redeem your spawn today, please head to our Redeem Here link, and use your name in place of the voucher code and we will post the box and your choice of spawn out together.
To learn more & for growing tips and instructions, visit our About This Kit.
For any queries, email us at enquiries@caleybrothers.co.uk.
If you’re looking to redeem your voucher - please Click this link.
Important information.
Our kits are designed for indoor growing, creating the perfect environment with just the right balance of light and temperature for your mushrooms to thrive.
Handcrafted in small batches, our kits and spawn are packaged fresh and sent directly from our farm, ensuring the highest quality product is delivered straight to your door.
With our guaranteed first flush, you can expect around 200g of fresh mushrooms over the first two harvests - and often more if you follow our simple guidance for additional flushes.
Order your kit today and experience the magic of growing your own gourmet mushrooms at home! 🍄
For any queries, email us at enquiries@caleybrothers.co.uk
Postage and Delivery Policy
All orders will be dispatched within 24 hours, and same day if ordered before 1pm, via Yodel with a 48-hour tracked service.
All prices include delivery - excluding Highlands, Islands and Northern Island where a £3 delivery charge applies.
We ship orders using YODEL 48-hour tracked service. On the date of collection, you will receive an email from us confirming dispatch, followed by an email from YODEL with your tracking number.
If you have specific delivery preferences, such as requiring the courier to ring the doorbell or leaving your parcel in a safe place, we strongly advise that you update your delivery preferences directly with YODEL via their tracking portal to ensure they follow your instructions.
Important Notes:
While we can pass delivery preferences to the courier, we cannot guarantee their compliance.
Once an item is marked as delivered, we cannot be held liable for loss or theft if the parcel is left unattended.
Alternative Shipping:
Occasionally, we may use Royal Mail 48-hour tracked service.
Delivery Times:
Please allow 3 working days for delivery once you have received your dispatch email.
If your items have not arrived within 7–10 days, please contact us immediately.
Important: We are unable to track or ensure safe delivery of items after 21 days from the dispatch date. If the courier marks an item as delivered, we cannot be held responsible for loss or theft.
Additional Notes:
We are unable to ship our mushroom products internationally.
We will notify you of any delays outside of our control.
For any queries, email us at enquiries@caleybrothers.co.uk.
Additional Information
What’s Inside Your Kit:
Spawn redemption card and unique code.
1x Caley Brothers Sticker
Instruction card
360g hardwood sawdust pellets in a paper bag.
Recycling Your Kit:
Paper and Card: Recycle with your standard cardboard recycling.
Plastic Bag: Clean and recycle with soft plastics.
Substrate Block: Leave to dry out and dispose of with food waste.
PLEASE READ OUR REFUND, RETURN & REPLACEMENT POLICY.
Approx. weight: 490g
Dimensions: 18×13×10cm
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.
Be sure to order early and give the gift that grows this Christmas.
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