We only recommend products, brands, and resources we genuinely like, use, or trust.
Some of the links on this page are affiliate links. That means if you decide to buy through them, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. It helps support The Spore Report and the work we do, while keeping things honest and independent.
⚠️ Nothing here is medical or legal advice. Always check your local laws before buying or growing anything psychoactive.
Retreats
Beckley Retreats: Beckley Retreats are the “Gold Standard” in this space. They are backed by the Beckley Foundation, which has pioneered psychedelic research for over 20 years.
Because we believe so much in the work they are doing, Mushies is officially partnering with Beckley Retreats. They have very kindly offered our community a $500 (£375) discount on their upcoming retreats (in Jamaica and The Netherlands). If you feel called to explore this journey for yourself, just use this code at checkout: BRAP-MUSHIESUK
🧠 Supplements
Functional mushrooms, brain health, and natural wellness.
- 🧠 (UK) Mushies – Lion’s mane, reishi, cordyceps, tiger milk done properly.
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🍄 Mushroom Grow Kits
Legal gourmet/functional mushroom grow kits.
- 🍄 (UK) Urban Farm-It – Easy-to-use kits for oysters, lion’s mane, and more.
- 🍄 (UK) Marvellous Mushrooms – Great for beginners, good support and instructions.
🌈 Magic Mushroom Grow Kits
- 🌈 (UK) Martian Mushrooms -The guys at Martian Mushrooms know their stuff and have created a very easy-to-use range of grow kits. Our favourite grow kit is this one. It offers a fast and easy to learn way to grow mushrooms at home.
- 🌈 (UK) Spore Buddies – Spore Buddies have the easiest to use grow kit in the UK, including the worlds only mushroom grow bag that is auto-fruiting and stays fully sealed from start to finish. Use code ‘cannado10%‘ for 10% off!
🔬 Magic Mushroom Spores
For microscopy and research purposes only. Not for cultivation where illegal.
- 🔬 (UK) Spore Buddies – Use code ‘cannado10%‘ for 10% off!
- 🔬 (UK) MycoTown
⚠️ Legal disclaimer: Growing psilocybin mushrooms is illegal in the UK.
Any products here are sold as “for microscopy / novelty use only”. What you choose to do is your responsibility.
📚 Resources
📚 Books
- 📚 [Book Title] – [Author]
💡 Why we like it: Clear, grounded introduction to fungi / psychedelics / ecology. - 📚 [Book Title] – [Author]
💡 Why we like it: Deep dive into [topic].
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▶️ YouTube Channels
- ▶️ [Channel Name] – Focused on mycology, growing, and fungal ecology.
💡 Great for: Learning, inspiration, and staying curious. - ▶️ [Channel Name] – Psychedelics, integration, and science-backed education.
💡 Great for: Anyone exploring mindset and healing.
✍️ Favourite Creators
Writers, growers, educators, and researchers we think are worth your attention.
- ✍️ [Creator Name] – [What they do: newsletter / IG / podcast].
💡 Why we rate them: Honest, thoughtful, and grounded in reality. - ✍️ [Creator Name] – [Role/field].
💡 Why we rate them: Bridges science, story, and culture.
🔍 Transparency & Updates
We review and update this page regularly.
If a brand changes direction or stops meeting our standards, we’ll remove them. If we start working more closely with a partner, we’ll label it clearly.
Key:
🧠 Health & supplements
🍄 Grow kits & cultivation
🌈 Psychedelics / magic mushrooms (legal context varies)
🔬 Microscopy & spores
📚 Books & learning
▶️ Video / YouTube
✍️ Writers & creators