OMG, absolutely gutted to hear what happened to your venture. I just finished your long form farm tour interview with "Grow Your Greens" and hoped on over, to find disaster struck! I hope better times have allowed your gardening passion to take you to new heights another way :) Blessings from UK
damn, business really is tough. Many blessings to you Jewell, I look forward to your smashing it in your next venture. You have a wonderful entrepreneurial spirit.
Ran across a video of your business from the GrowYourGreens guy so looked up Funky Fungi and found this video. Shocked and heartbroken for you. Thanks for sharing your story.
Thanks for the closure. Might sound strange but I kinda bonded with you in a fellow entrepreneurial kind of way and then you were gone. My wife and I were inspired enough to start our grow and up until corona hit were up to 150lbs/week. It’s true, the mushroom business is a bit of a ball and chain. We will continue, and just want to stay around 200lbs per week in our home garage with no employees. Will be training family to handle non-technical stuff so we can take trips now and then. Love your honesty, humility and transparency and especially that you delve into every little detail. This is what makes you a gifted teacher. Too much vagueness in our world today. I echo what another fan said; that we need good instructions on self sustainability now more than ever before. You are right where You are supposed to be right now. God bless you and looking forward to your vids. 🍄❤️🌿
Totally agree, unfortunately there isn't more people like that. It shows confidence actually because being able to acknowledge failures when you don't have to is a strong character trait in my opinion.
Your mushroom content was more than "good" they were the clearest and best videos I saw when I was starting out and I might never have gotten into growing mushrooms without your contenr. Thank you!
Thanks for sharing. I thought it was lack of sales, profit, divorce, etc etc. I reached out to a contact of your's and they said "You were out", but didn't offer more. Glad it was just a location thing. The electrical was likely very solvable with a redesign. My neighbors complain about the smell too (cooking 100 x 10 pounders at a time). It needs to be discussed more in youtube videos. Thanks for warning everyone! That took guts and humility! Two VERY valuable qualities you obvious have...
thank you sooo much for sharing your mushroom growing journey! ive learned so much from your videos,and its been great seeing another woman, no less a black woman actually pursuing it. you are a inspiration sis. looking forward to your new content!
I’m glad to see you back on YT, and I’m so sorry your commercial journey ended the way it did, but it’s been amazing to see your progress over the years. You are an inspiration to So many people and I’m so thankful to learn from you. Mush love!
Thank you very much for sharing this story! Even though business closure can be sad and difficult, it can be such a powerful learning experience, and I appreciate that you've shared the troubles with us! It's easy to get wrapped up in the optimism of launching a business, but the reality is never so rosy, and it's vital to understand the full scope! You have a great mindset about it too, and an inspiring energy. Best wishes to you in any and all your pursuits!
Jewell, You are a monumental inspiration to all that have and will ultimately discover your channel. I completely feel and identify with your lessons and loss. Entrepreneurial spirit is strong and runs deep. I thank you for all of your gracious sharing and wish you all the blessings the universe can provide.
I appreciate hearing about how much work it is and kind of what can happen. It obviously stinks that the business went under but I think it's really important to hear that story
You rock Jewell. Thank you for the update. Your mushroom videos are inspiring and you being so transparent is a huge help for those who dream of doing that same thing. I look forward to watching your gardening content. Thank you for the hard work.
So sorry for all your troubles. I love your videos - informative and entertaining and have always appreciated your candidness. Best of luck with your life moving forward.
Please do continue with some small scale mushroom work. Your story was inspirational. Thank you for being so optimistic and finding a way to keep your chin up!
Thank you for keeping up the mushroom content up. You disappeared right when I started to develop plans for my own mushroom business. Your channel is a source of knowledge for these things especially since you had to develop it from scratch with the few content Eric had on his channel.
Oh no!! Sorry I rolled out on you 🤣 Definitely wanted to keep that content up there because even though I don’t do it anymore, it’s still relevant info
So happy to see you again! My wife and I were concerned about you and your family. We will certainly continue to watch your new videos. Please provide the link! If you have time, I would like to chat with you as you settle back in. Stay safe! Best!
Jewell, I am glad you are okay and you did this video. You were instrumental in getting me into the hobby of growing mushrooms. Yes, I have a few $1000 invested but being retired it has given me a worthwhile project. I was thinking Jewell’s Spores to Seeds might work well for you. Peace Out and never give in and never give up. Just change directions as we grow in age and knowledge.
What a pleasure to have you back and perfect timing for your tutorials and my newbie gardening. I signed on to see how to cut my bag of oysters and then found this content. Zone 9, Dallas Texas in the house!!! I was recently introduced to your mushie videos a few weeks ago and binged on all your content. THANK YOU for all that amazing shared information AND thank you for NOT taking it all down. I was really saddened to hear what you've been through and grateful you are not like most and sugar coating all the bad and good stuff. From the beginning you have shared all the good bad and ugly. This is why I really dig ya sista!!! Lastly, 6 weeks into COVID 19, I am out of work and giving our home grown mushies, oysters...,more love and started a garden. Being from NYC, I too am new to gardening and hope to find love in this hobby. Hobby that possibly will sustain our lives. Who really knows. But whatever- I am getting ready and following you!! Earth Jewels, Soil Jewels is all I can come up with. Good luck to you and keep it up!! MUSH LOVE to you from one sista to another!
It's great that you finally made this video and the viewers got closure. It's sad that you won't be making any new mushroom content, you had a unique take on the business which was refreshing. About the channel's name, maybe you can try something that encompasess everything to do with growing like "Growing with Jewell" or something like that. I'm not from the states and idk on what grounds they sued you so i don't really understand and would love to see a more in depth video explaining it but if not that's fine too. Good luck in your future endeavors!
CMZ neu I like Growing with Jewell! Cute:). Well in a nutshell they sued me for breach of contract since I moved out. I moved out because they wouldn’t let me batch which meant I couldn’t grow mushrooms. There was no way to win!
As someone who owned and operated several businesses from 1987 until I retired, looking back, the failures were a far more valuable in terms of learning experience than the successes. I know this time is going to be difficult as you transition but the next venture will go a lot smoother as you apply this knowledge. Good luck, we're all pulling for you.
I was wondering what happened, thanks for the update, sorry to hear about your troubles, just a small something from my side, You did inspire me and I learned alot from your content. , when I started growing mushrooms about nearly 2 years ago, you're videos and content inspired me to achieve a point where I can supply exotic mushrooms to our local restaurants as exotic mushrooms is not something you find in south africa. It's mainly button mushrooms , fast forward up until now. I've eventually started my commercial farm,however the Corona virus is holding me a bit back, but when this pass I'll complete the setup.. And ps I'm based in Cape Town South Africa. So just so you know, your videos and effort you put into doing all of that, helped me achieve my dreams. Thanks again and best wishes with your new channel. Eugene
Just found your mushroom videos and I love them! They are very helpful. I'm an engineer and starting to grow mushrooms as a hobby. (I'm in Southern Oregon😉). BTW, I know you know this, but NEVER be embarrassed for failing; you were at least bold enough to try and most people aren't! I've built and broke two businesses and fully intend to give it another try soon.
Sorry to hear about your situation and wish you the best . You did a lot of great instructional and entertaining videos and am looking forward to what you do next.
So sorry to hear this, I'm on my way to start up a small mushroom growing company. I find your insights, hints and words brilliant. I will start it up with you in mind, and, hopefully its a success. I believe that you'll go from strength to strength. I hope you do. Peace and love to you.
I just came across your videos about 3 weeks ago (my friends and I are contemplating becoming mushroom farmers) and was sad to hear about what happened to your business. You have a wealth of information and I've leaned a lot just watching your previous content. I'm happy to see your channel is back up and running - and I'll be tuning in to see your gardening adventures :-)
The garden looks good! You can always do some king stropharia beds in the mulch. Glad you made this video and cleared it up for everyone else. Yea growing is a lifestyle, not just a job. It was a fun ride with you for sure, bummer it ended the way it did.
Hey mentor! Yeah I may try a bed of winecaps later but I'm just glad to have my hands in this kind of dirt again. Last year was therapy, this year it's fun!
Glad I found your channel. Yes keep the fungi videos around because one day I would like to grow them but only for personal consumption. I’m obsessed with gardening so I will definitely be watching. Keep it up!! Love the videos and your personality is amazing. If u weren’t so far away I’d love to garden and have a cocktail 🍸 🍹 lol
We are so glad to see you back. My husband and I have been watching you since 2018. We fully understand the difficulty of a mushroom growing operation (we own a farm in eastern Canada and grow mushrooms for year-round revenue). We almost got shut down because of insurance problems, but we got that all resolved. We are so sorry that you are not growing mushrooms anymore. Your videos were very informative and pleasant to watch. Our farm did not grow vegetables, but because of food security in our area, we are deciding to start a market garden and start growing our own vegetables, so we will still be watching and learning from you. Again thank you. As for your new name, what about Jewell's Food after Fungi?
Sorry to hear about what went down with Funky Fungi but glad to hear you’re moving forward in a good way! Wish the best for you and your family and look forward to seeing more of you’re content!
You are my inspiration. Keep giving the earth your love, things will get better with the soil. Go girl, Mushrooming for Life. I will continue to look for you and follow your videos. Keep the faith. Shelia -Liberty Veganic Farm
Nice to see you back and I hope happy. We were about the same place you were 18 months back and made the same decision. Never regret the loss, and time with kids is worth more than one business success.
I'm so so glad you shared your journey & I learned so much. I hope to see more videos of whatever ventures you decide. I'll stick around for the gardening tips. Best wishes to you & your family. Stay safe & keep positive.
It's great to see you back! Nothing can keep a Queen down. Sorry to hear about the mushroom situation, but you educated many of us on the world of mushrooms and marketing and that won't be undone. Looking forward to the gardening videos. I've been a semi market Gardner for awhile, but with the recent situation in the world there is alot more interest in growing food so I'm trying to take it up a notch. your wealth of knowledge and passion towards the earth as well as the financial viability of gardening would be greatly appreciated. As for suggestions on a name, just off the top of my head, "funky farmin", "gardening with jewell" , "glorious gardens" (ok the last one is kind of cheesy, but u know us earth nerds😉). Many wishes of safety and peace for your family.
I loved seeing a local grower on RUclips and I'm sorry to hear what happened to your business. I'm happy to see you're back putting up videos. I just grow for myself and family between foraging. Gardening is another passion with aquaponics maybe on the horizon . Looking forward to seeing your future videos.
One thing to remember is that it really requires experience to understand mycology, it's something that takes tons of mistakes to learn. Every mistake is a learning opportunity in life either way, so... We're all happy for your videos! :)
Now that im working from home everyday (because of covid lockdown) ive started growing my own mushrooms at home. Your funky fungi vids were a good reference. Thanks and all the best with your new business!
I know this is 4 years after this video but I have to say I am heartbroken for you. You really got a raw deal. I just started getting into mushrooms and don’t intend to grow them commercially but you never know. Anyway I just discovered your channel and I have to say it is one of the most educational and eye opening information on what it takes to grow mushrooms commercially or just as a hobby. I’ve learned so much for you. I wish you had started or someone had started a gofundme to help get you out of that mess. I’m sure you grew to love what you were doing and can only imagine the heartbreak and anxiety you and your family went through over this issue. You didn’t deserve it. Maybe one day mushrooms will catch your interest again and you will start again as just a hobby at your home and share your experiences once again. Good luck in your garden and everything you do. I wish you all the best. You deserve it. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Had been watching from the start, and just went to build something and remembered something you had said all that time ago. I went to look and here you are! Thanks for all you've shared (keeping your kit page) and your fighting spirit. Next up: Jewell's Garden Grows... Everything!!
Queeeeeeeen, the queen returns!!!!!! LOL so happy you're back! I was so worried at one point I messaged you on FB haha awkward :P Name-wise I vote SeedsN'Spores or SporesN'Seeds! Can't wait for the new content!!
I'm sorry things didn't work out Jewel. As you kinda stated perhaps a blessing in disguise. Just started coming across some of your mushroom videos and was wondering what happened to you. Glad to see you are doing well. Just getting into mushrooms myself, not sure if I want to make it a business but do want to grow enough for home use. Thanks again for all the info you put out and thanks of this video. I wish you well and I'll stop by and check out your other channel.
You didnt fail you had a bad experience with a leasing company and code enforcers like so many before you. You encouraged and informed us what to watch out for and that makes you a success
Glad to see you landed on your feet. I think you’re experience will help with future growers thought processes. Jewells funky farm is the name that hit me.
Thank you for being so forthcoming with your update. I've been thinking about this channel, and your business endeavors a lot lately. I've been doing the "Wakanda Forever" salute in lieu of shaking hands, and it reminded me of when you'd do it. Your gardening stuff was nice, and your mushroom/business content was next level. I appreciate all of your efforts. I spoke with a master contractor buddy of mine about my plans to ultimately get into indoor grow and gardening. He mentioned a bunch of things that would be major challenges, then extrapolated the difficulties I'd have if I wanted to lease a warehouse or commercial facility. I say this to empathize with the challenges you voiced. I'd probably have to stick to a simple structure with a cement slab floor on my own property when it's time to get going. Importantly, I want to say this... You totally have the "chops" for business. I remember being impressed by your fiscal outlook on things, and your detailed marketing plans. Furthermore, you demonstrated the ability to make shrewd decisions and facedown the lawsuit instead of cowering from the issue... Most people cannot do that part. All is well. Glad you're doing well. Peace to you. Wakanda Forever.
Fungi spirit garden, J, you’re a good soul. U are not the only person that has failed. God put you here to learn and that’s exactly what you did. and there is no shame in that. I have my own failures and I have become whole because of it. Love yourself, learn your lessons and pass it on to your children. we all love you and it doesn’t matter what you do u have The support to do anything you wish!!! don’t forget to connect with nature spirits while you’re in that Garden K!
Damnnn! You know I have been watching your video and learning your ways. Sorry that you had to be on those circumstances but I’m glad you’re handling it well. God Bless you and your Family! 😇🙏Stay Safe!😷😷😷
I must have subscribed after you put out this vid. I'm sure everyone will miss your mushroom videos, I've learned a lot from you & thanks for sharing what you know ! I would love to build up a business & will make sure I keep away from other businesses & people that can "smell" sawdust cooking I will look forward to your gardening videos even though I dont have a garden :)
Jewell's Funky Fungi I’m just glad you’re okay! Last time I heard from you, we were discussing a potential electrical issue you were having. I know how those things can go south quickly..especially in humid locations!
It is wonderful to see you again! My love to the family. Thank you for the update. It enlightened me to hidden obstacles involved when dealing with attitudes of operating near others and other businesses, especially in a city environment. But, I suspect this is not the end of funky fungi after a period of recharging your health's (mentally, physically and financially) and a bit of too much restlessness. Another channel I follow is Brian Callow from WTF (What The Fungus) based in Canada near the Washington boarder. I have followed him (like you) since the beginning. I believe you can benefit from his business model (growing mushrooms out of greenhouses). I know you are most alive when you are impassioned in something you create, build up, and can call your own, and not suppressed or hindered like a caged rabbit. You did not fail, but just had a false start. It will be up to you to come up with contingency plans per your environment if you wish to continue the race. I enthusiastically look forward to the content you present in the future.
I'm sorry to hear about the hassle you went through but glad to hear that you are getting to spend time doing stuff you want like gardening and hanging with your family.
I think you are such an amazing person. Your story, albeit hard on you ( I can only imagine) is very informative and inspirational. Keep doing what you do.
sorry for being late to the party with this. I hope you keep up with the spores. they go well with a garden. moving it outdoors will reduce your volume but fungi are so interesting and small PF Tek set ups can be the stepping stone to developing outdoor shroom beds for your kitchen table. A few logs with shiitakes or oysters. its all good and you have learned much.
It's sooo good to see you again!!! I miss your videos and as usual, I appreciate all the info. I would like to start a business and your videos helped to give me enough information to learn how to grow and now what to lookout for and to research if I start in a commercial space. Be well and lots of love and blessings to you and yours.
Hi sorry to hear of your situation , i enjoyed your videos , you didnt fail .we are a small business that grows mushrooms in New Zealand and have faced some of your problems , with our local council threatening to shut us down at one stage , we have only survived to date because we have our business on our property , we wish you well for the future rgds
Thanks for your content. Your honesty and humility is helping people learn and what problems to expect. Good luck with all that you do in the future 👍👍
Oh man...so sorry to hear...i was so happy for you, with your new large warehouse scale set up :)...Anyway, you did really well, 1st setting it up n then clearing it off really fast....therz so much we can learn from your experience...thnx for sharing....anyway, this farm in the background looks really cool for you to restart what ever you choose to :)... nd yeah for sure u didn't fail..and even if you did...how n who matters! What is pass fail after all :)
Awee I’m so glad to finally see you! I only discovered your videos like two three months ago..but I noticed how all of them were dated far back. So I wondered where you went. I’m glad you happy and doing something you really love. So happy for you love ❤️ I’ll continue to watch (I’m a beginner mycologist)..but I love growing things. So you got me!
Hey, good of you to be so honest, learnt a lot about mushrooms from you and your mates.Ive just put up a greenhouse in the garden so I’ll be staying tuned .Stay safe
Hey Jewel do not worry ...Every wanna be a youtuber person has a mushroom video you are no exception !!!! Now you can make many other useless videos such us growing plants, raising chickens, pigs, how to make cheese , how to plant cucumber how to plant bla bla, cheap staff you know... believe me all wanna be a youtuber has almost every thing similar ...Next time make a video about how to clean chicken good luck ...Advice to all youtube viewers never take people who have ideas without any or knoweledge information seriously... thanks ...
I appreciate the video! I am an out-of-work Executive Chef (on furlough), but I started growing mushrooms about 6 months ago, mainly watching your content. It has been so nice to see your progress. So sorry about the lease BS.
Sorry to hear about your biz Jewell. Hey, for what it's worth you've been my inspiration. I wish you the best of luck in your future ventures. Thank you for all the awesome vids! Maybe it's a short break to travel and enjoy time with your family. Well, not travel during this Covid-19 outbreak. Peace out!
Garden looks beautiful. Look forward to new vids. And those mushroom vids were awesome imo. I learned a lot, and still a lot more to learn when I do get to start a small operation. ❤️
Just found you today. Your channel rocks. I'm just starting to ramp up into mushroom production at a tiny scale. Baby Steps. Tiny market here in NM, unlike what I enjoyed back in Philly 20+ years ago. And I'm really just looking to cover equipment costs (ouch, 240 volt verison of the AA 75x). That and I'm already planning another building for this stuff which means I really need to slow down. Thanks for keeping your videos up!
Thank you so much for this video. Honestly, your videos built my love and quickly checked my reality of the scope of what it means to grow a successful mushroom business. I thank you so much for the journey. As soon as I found one of your videos, I liked your style. I went back to video 1 and started learning with you. T.R. may have more experience than you do, but I still watch your videos over his 10x to 1. He's also terrfying. Lol. You have an amazing knack for kicking excitement into people. I selfishly hope you get back into mushrooming.... but keep speaking. I'll listen. Maybe, "Family Jewel's Seeds?" Or "Funky Jewels Seeds." Youll always be funky to me :)
OMG, absolutely gutted to hear what happened to your venture. I just finished your long form farm tour interview with "Grow Your Greens" and hoped on over, to find disaster struck! I hope better times have allowed your gardening passion to take you to new heights another way :) Blessings from UK
damn, business really is tough. Many blessings to you Jewell, I look forward to your smashing it in your next venture. You have a wonderful entrepreneurial spirit.
U didn't fail. U inspired people to grow
Thanks for sharing your experience!
So so sorry, your a warrior good luck you lady❤
Ran across a video of your business from the GrowYourGreens guy so looked up Funky Fungi and found this video. Shocked and heartbroken for you. Thanks for sharing your story.
So sorry to hear that, you are an amazing inspiration. You are a fantastic business person and I wish you the best.
Thanks for the closure. Might sound strange but I kinda bonded with you in a fellow entrepreneurial kind of way and then you were gone. My wife and I were inspired enough to start our grow and up until corona hit were up to 150lbs/week. It’s true, the mushroom business is a bit of a ball and chain. We will continue, and just want to stay around 200lbs per week in our home garage with no employees. Will be training family to handle non-technical stuff so we can take trips now and then. Love your honesty, humility and transparency and especially that you delve into every little detail. This is what makes you a gifted teacher. Too much vagueness in our world today. I echo what another fan said; that we need good instructions on self sustainability now more than ever before. You are right where You are supposed to be right now. God bless you and looking forward to your vids. 🍄❤️🌿
Your honesty is so refreshing. Your personality is awesome!
Totally agree, unfortunately there isn't more people like that. It shows confidence actually because being able to acknowledge failures when you don't have to is a strong character trait in my opinion.
Your mushroom content was more than "good" they were the clearest and best videos I saw when I was starting out and I might never have gotten into growing mushrooms without your contenr. Thank you!
Thanks for sharing. I thought it was lack of sales, profit, divorce, etc etc. I reached out to a contact of your's and they said "You were out", but didn't offer more. Glad it was just a location thing. The electrical was likely very solvable with a redesign. My neighbors complain about the smell too (cooking 100 x 10 pounders at a time). It needs to be discussed more in youtube videos. Thanks for warning everyone! That took guts and humility! Two VERY valuable qualities you obvious have...
thank you sooo much for sharing your mushroom growing journey! ive learned so much from your videos,and its been great seeing another woman, no less a black woman actually pursuing it. you are a inspiration sis. looking forward to your new content!
I’m glad to see you back on YT, and I’m so sorry your commercial journey ended the way it did, but it’s been amazing to see your progress over the years. You are an inspiration to So many people and I’m so thankful to learn from you. Mush love!
Thank you very much for sharing this story! Even though business closure can be sad and difficult, it can be such a powerful learning experience, and I appreciate that you've shared the troubles with us! It's easy to get wrapped up in the optimism of launching a business, but the reality is never so rosy, and it's vital to understand the full scope! You have a great mindset about it too, and an inspiring energy. Best wishes to you in any and all your pursuits!
Jewell, You are a monumental inspiration to all that have and will ultimately discover your channel. I completely feel and identify with your lessons and loss. Entrepreneurial spirit is strong and runs deep. I thank you for all of your gracious sharing and wish you all the blessings the universe can provide.
I appreciate hearing about how much work it is and kind of what can happen. It obviously stinks that the business went under but I think it's really important to hear that story
Thank you for making this video Jewell!
You rock Jewell. Thank you for the update. Your mushroom videos are inspiring and you being so transparent is a huge help for those who dream of doing that same thing. I look forward to watching your gardening content. Thank you for the hard work.
You are still an inspiration to me. I completely admire what you did and how you were making it work.
So sorry for all your troubles. I love your videos - informative and entertaining and have always appreciated your candidness. Best of luck with your life moving forward.
Please do continue with some small scale mushroom work. Your story was inspirational. Thank you for being so optimistic and finding a way to keep your chin up!
Thank you for keeping up the mushroom content up. You disappeared right when I started to develop plans for my own mushroom business. Your channel is a source of knowledge for these things especially since you had to develop it from scratch with the few content Eric had on his channel.
Oh no!! Sorry I rolled out on you 🤣 Definitely wanted to keep that content up there because even though I don’t do it anymore, it’s still relevant info
Definitely keep the shroom content up. It's super valuable. I like the name, its a keeper. Looking fwd to seeing more from SEEDS and SHROOMs.
So happy to see you again! My wife and I were concerned about you and your family. We will certainly continue to watch your new videos. Please provide the link! If you have time, I would like to chat with you as you settle back in. Stay safe! Best!
Jewell, I am glad you are okay and you did this video. You were instrumental in getting me into the hobby of growing mushrooms. Yes, I have a few $1000 invested but being retired it has given me a worthwhile project.
I was thinking Jewell’s Spores to Seeds might work well for you.
Peace Out and never give in and never give up. Just change directions as we grow in age and knowledge.
*Jewell's Spores to Seeds* has a nice ring to it.
What a pleasure to have you back and perfect timing for your tutorials and my newbie gardening. I signed on to see how to cut my bag of oysters and then found this content. Zone 9, Dallas Texas in the house!!!
I was recently introduced to your mushie videos a few weeks ago and binged on all your content. THANK YOU for all that amazing shared information AND thank you for NOT taking it all down. I was really saddened to hear what you've been through and grateful you are not like most and sugar coating all the bad and good stuff. From the beginning you have shared all the good bad and ugly. This is why I really dig ya sista!!! Lastly, 6 weeks into COVID 19, I am out of work and giving our home grown mushies, oysters...,more love and started a garden. Being from NYC, I too am new to gardening and hope to find love in this hobby. Hobby that possibly will sustain our lives. Who really knows. But whatever- I am getting ready and following you!!
Earth Jewels, Soil Jewels is all I can come up with. Good luck to you and keep it up!!
MUSH LOVE to you from one sista to another!
Dallas in the house! You already have a good start then on me, being in zone 9. It's about to freeze here tonight, good lawd! Thank you:):):)
It's great that you finally made this video and the viewers got closure. It's sad that you won't be making any new mushroom content, you had a unique take on the business which was refreshing.
About the channel's name, maybe you can try something that encompasess everything to do with growing like "Growing with Jewell" or something like that.
I'm not from the states and idk on what grounds they sued you so i don't really understand and would love to see a more in depth video explaining it but if not that's fine too.
Good luck in your future endeavors!
CMZ neu I like Growing with Jewell! Cute:). Well in a nutshell they sued me for breach of contract since I moved out. I moved out because they wouldn’t let me batch which meant I couldn’t grow mushrooms. There was no way to win!
As someone who owned and operated several businesses from 1987 until I retired, looking back, the failures were a far more valuable in terms of learning experience than the successes. I know this time is going to be difficult as you transition but the next venture will go a lot smoother as you apply this knowledge.
Good luck, we're all pulling for you.
I was wondering what happened, thanks for the update, sorry to hear about your troubles, just a small something from my side, You did inspire me and I learned alot from your content. , when I started growing mushrooms about nearly 2 years ago, you're videos and content inspired me to achieve a point where I can supply exotic mushrooms to our local restaurants as exotic mushrooms is not something you find in south africa. It's mainly button mushrooms , fast forward up until now. I've eventually started my commercial farm,however the Corona virus is holding me a bit back, but when this pass I'll complete the setup.. And ps I'm based in Cape Town South Africa. So just so you know, your videos and effort you put into doing all of that, helped me achieve my dreams. Thanks again and best wishes with your new channel. Eugene
Eugene Rall Awww that’s so nice!! Representin’ from South Africa, yasssss!!!!!
Thank you for the news Jewell. Miss you! I will stick around for the gardening videos!
Just found your mushroom videos and I love them! They are very helpful. I'm an engineer and starting to grow mushrooms as a hobby. (I'm in Southern Oregon😉). BTW, I know you know this, but NEVER be embarrassed for failing; you were at least bold enough to try and most people aren't! I've built and broke two businesses and fully intend to give it another try soon.
Sorry to hear about your situation and wish you the best . You did a lot of great instructional and entertaining videos and am looking forward to what you do next.
So sorry to hear this, I'm on my way to start up a small mushroom growing company. I find your insights, hints and words brilliant. I will start it up with you in mind, and, hopefully its a success. I believe that you'll go from strength to strength. I hope you do. Peace and love to you.
I just came across your videos about 3 weeks ago (my friends and I are contemplating becoming mushroom farmers) and was sad to hear about what happened to your business. You have a wealth of information and I've leaned a lot just watching your previous content. I'm happy to see your channel is back up and running - and I'll be tuning in to see your gardening adventures :-)
Also Thank You for All the Lessons..
You have not failed..You Passed on Jewels.
The garden looks good! You can always do some king stropharia beds in the mulch. Glad you made this video and cleared it up for everyone else. Yea growing is a lifestyle, not just a job. It was a fun ride with you for sure, bummer it ended the way it did.
Hey mentor! Yeah I may try a bed of winecaps later but I'm just glad to have my hands in this kind of dirt again. Last year was therapy, this year it's fun!
Glad I found your channel. Yes keep the fungi videos around because one day I would like to grow them but only for personal consumption. I’m obsessed with gardening so I will definitely be watching. Keep it up!! Love the videos and your personality is amazing. If u weren’t so far away I’d love to garden and have a cocktail 🍸 🍹 lol
We are so glad to see you back. My husband and I have been watching you since 2018. We fully understand the difficulty of a mushroom growing operation (we own a farm in eastern Canada and grow mushrooms for year-round revenue). We almost got shut down because of insurance problems, but we got that all resolved. We are so sorry that you are not growing mushrooms anymore. Your videos were very informative and pleasant to watch. Our farm did not grow vegetables, but because of food security in our area, we are deciding to start a market garden and start growing our own vegetables, so we will still be watching and learning from you. Again thank you. As for your new name, what about Jewell's Food after Fungi?
Sorry to hear about what went down with Funky Fungi but glad to hear you’re moving forward in a good way! Wish the best for you and your family and look forward to seeing more of you’re content!
I am glad you are back and helping all the you tube community!
You are my inspiration. Keep giving the earth your love, things will get better with the soil. Go girl, Mushrooming for Life. I will continue to look for you and follow your videos. Keep the faith. Shelia -Liberty Veganic Farm
Nice to see you back and I hope happy. We were about the same place you were 18 months back and made the same decision. Never regret the loss, and time with kids is worth more than one business success.
Preach!!!
I'm so so glad you shared your journey & I learned so much. I hope to see more videos of whatever ventures you decide. I'll stick around for the gardening tips. Best wishes to you & your family. Stay safe & keep positive.
It's great to see you back! Nothing can keep a Queen down. Sorry to hear about the mushroom situation, but you educated many of us on the world of mushrooms and marketing and that won't be undone. Looking forward to the gardening videos. I've been a semi market Gardner for awhile, but with the recent situation in the world there is alot more interest in growing food so I'm trying to take it up a notch. your wealth of knowledge and passion towards the earth as well as the financial viability of gardening would be greatly appreciated. As for suggestions on a name, just off the top of my head, "funky farmin", "gardening with jewell" , "glorious gardens" (ok the last one is kind of cheesy, but u know us earth nerds😉). Many wishes of safety and peace for your family.
I loved seeing a local grower on RUclips and I'm sorry to hear what happened to your business. I'm happy to see you're back putting up videos. I just grow for myself and family between foraging. Gardening is another passion with aquaponics maybe on the horizon . Looking forward to seeing your future videos.
Thanks so much!
"Jewell's Shrooms and Gardens". I would buy from that business - sounds established. Thank you for the transparency.
I am so sorry to hear this happened. I have learned so much from you. Thank you for sharing your story. You are a strong amazing woman.
I learned so much from you getting started! Glad you are ok. thank you for sharing.
Thank you, I appreciate it!
One thing to remember is that it really requires experience to understand mycology, it's something that takes tons of mistakes to learn. Every mistake is a learning opportunity in life either way, so... We're all happy for your videos! :)
Absolutely!
Now that im working from home everyday (because of covid lockdown) ive started growing my own mushrooms at home. Your funky fungi vids were a good reference. Thanks and all the best with your new business!
Looking forward to your gardening videos!!!
I know this is 4 years after this video but I have to say I am heartbroken for you. You really got a raw deal. I just started getting into mushrooms and don’t intend to grow them commercially but you never know. Anyway I just discovered your channel and I have to say it is one of the most educational and eye opening information on what it takes to grow mushrooms commercially or just as a hobby. I’ve learned so much for you. I wish you had started or someone had started a gofundme to help get you out of that mess. I’m sure you grew to love what you were doing and can only imagine the heartbreak and anxiety you and your family went through over this issue. You didn’t deserve it. Maybe one day mushrooms will catch your interest again and you will start again as just a hobby at your home and share your experiences once again. Good luck in your garden and everything you do. I wish you all the best. You deserve it. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Had been watching from the start, and just went to build something and remembered something you had said all that time ago. I went to look and here you are! Thanks for all you've shared (keeping your kit page) and your fighting spirit. Next up:
Jewell's Garden Grows... Everything!!
Lol, that name is awesome!
Knowledge is never easy, nor cheap, but experience is immortal, thank you for eating from the tree of knowledge, we all gained!
Jewell so happy to see your face again. Thanks for letting your fans know whats up with you.
Queeeeeeeen, the queen returns!!!!!! LOL so happy you're back! I was so worried at one point I messaged you on FB haha awkward :P Name-wise I vote SeedsN'Spores or SporesN'Seeds! Can't wait for the new content!!
Hey Jewell, glad to see you back. Good luck moving forward. ✌️
Hey hey!
I'm sorry things didn't work out Jewel. As you kinda stated perhaps a blessing in disguise. Just started coming across some of your mushroom videos and was wondering what happened to you. Glad to see you are doing well. Just getting into mushrooms myself, not sure if I want to make it a business but do want to grow enough for home use. Thanks again for all the info you put out and thanks of this video. I wish you well and I'll stop by and check out your other channel.
Good to see you back. Your gardening content will be of great help. Keep it going.
Thanks, will do!
Props to you. Tough thing to go through, thanks for opening up to the public!
Awesome!! All the best. Life’s a ride👍🏻
Thanks for the update. I will definitely be doing such a business on my own property if I ever do so.
You didnt fail you had a bad experience with a leasing company and code enforcers like so many before you. You encouraged and informed us what to watch out for and that makes you a success
Glad to see you landed on your feet. I think you’re experience will help with future growers thought processes. Jewells funky farm is the name that hit me.
Thank you so much for everithing and for telling honestly your story !
Thank you for being so forthcoming with your update. I've been thinking about this channel, and your business endeavors a lot lately. I've been doing the "Wakanda Forever" salute in lieu of shaking hands, and it reminded me of when you'd do it. Your gardening stuff was nice, and your mushroom/business content was next level. I appreciate all of your efforts. I spoke with a master contractor buddy of mine about my plans to ultimately get into indoor grow and gardening. He mentioned a bunch of things that would be major challenges, then extrapolated the difficulties I'd have if I wanted to lease a warehouse or commercial facility. I say this to empathize with the challenges you voiced. I'd probably have to stick to a simple structure with a cement slab floor on my own property when it's time to get going. Importantly, I want to say this... You totally have the "chops" for business. I remember being impressed by your fiscal outlook on things, and your detailed marketing plans. Furthermore, you demonstrated the ability to make shrewd decisions and facedown the lawsuit instead of cowering from the issue... Most people cannot do that part. All is well. Glad you're doing well. Peace to you. Wakanda Forever.
busyrand Wakanda forever!!! I’ll have to start saluting too, good idea:):):)
Fungi spirit garden, J, you’re a good soul. U are not the only person that has failed. God put you here to learn and that’s exactly what you did. and there is no shame in that. I have my own failures and I have become whole because of it. Love yourself, learn your lessons and pass it on to your children. we all love you and it doesn’t matter what you do u have The support to do anything you wish!!! don’t forget to connect with nature spirits while you’re in that Garden K!
Damnnn! You know I have been watching your video and learning your ways. Sorry that you had to be on those circumstances but I’m glad you’re handling it well. God Bless you and your Family! 😇🙏Stay Safe!😷😷😷
I must have subscribed after you put out this vid.
I'm sure everyone will miss your mushroom videos, I've learned a lot from you & thanks for sharing what you know !
I would love to build up a business & will make sure I keep away from other businesses & people that can "smell" sawdust cooking
I will look forward to your gardening videos even though I dont have a garden :)
Thanks. Your journey will help to inform my future decisions.
Honestly you had me worried, there! It’s great to see you again, Jewell! Much love to you and your family!
Amend & Fuse awww, sorry about that! I shouldn’t have left everyone hanging for so long 😬
Jewell's Funky Fungi I’m just glad you’re okay! Last time I heard from you, we were discussing a potential electrical issue you were having. I know how those things can go south quickly..especially in humid locations!
Look at that beautiful face, love seeing your smile. Thank you for the upload
It is wonderful to see you again! My love to the family. Thank you for the update. It enlightened me to hidden obstacles involved when dealing with attitudes of operating near others and other businesses, especially in a city environment. But, I suspect this is not the end of funky fungi after a period of recharging your health's (mentally, physically and financially) and a bit of too much restlessness. Another channel I follow is Brian Callow from WTF (What The Fungus) based in Canada near the Washington boarder. I have followed him (like you) since the beginning. I believe you can benefit from his business model (growing mushrooms out of greenhouses). I know you are most alive when you are impassioned in something you create, build up, and can call your own, and not suppressed or hindered like a caged rabbit. You did not fail, but just had a false start. It will be up to you to come up with contingency plans per your environment if you wish to continue the race. I enthusiastically look forward to the content you present in the future.
I'm sorry to hear about the hassle you went through but glad to hear that you are getting to spend time doing stuff you want like gardening and hanging with your family.
I think you are such an amazing person. Your story, albeit hard on you ( I can only imagine) is very informative and inspirational. Keep doing what you do.
Thanks for the video. You are amazing. I always have huge admiration for those who can be honest. Keep pushing. You're doing great!
It’s all learning. Well done for everything you’ve done. I’ll continue to support this channel in whatever endeavour you do
sorry for being late to the party with this. I hope you keep up with the spores. they go well with a garden. moving it outdoors will reduce your volume but fungi are so interesting and small PF Tek set ups can be the stepping stone to developing outdoor shroom beds for your kitchen table. A few logs with shiitakes or oysters. its all good and you have learned much.
It's sooo good to see you again!!! I miss your videos and as usual, I appreciate all the info. I would like to start a business and your videos helped to give me enough information to learn how to grow and now what to lookout for and to research if I start in a commercial space. Be well and lots of love and blessings to you and yours.
Hi sorry to hear of your situation , i enjoyed your videos , you didnt fail .we are a small business that grows mushrooms in New Zealand and have faced some of your problems , with our local council threatening to shut us down at one stage , we have only survived to date because we have our business on our property , we wish you well for the future rgds
Thanks for your content. Your honesty and humility is helping people learn and what problems to expect. Good luck with all that you do in the future 👍👍
Good for you! I love your spirit and honesty. This is the first video I've seen of yours and I subscribed before the end of it.
Cant believe you closed down!!! You were an inspiration to me... From the most southern part of Africa. Pretoria South Africa.
Pretoria representin'!
Oh man...so sorry to hear...i was so happy for you, with your new large warehouse scale set up :)...Anyway, you did really well, 1st setting it up n then clearing it off really fast....therz so much we can learn from your experience...thnx for sharing....anyway, this farm in the background looks really cool for you to restart what ever you choose to :)...
nd yeah for sure u didn't fail..and even if you did...how n who matters! What is pass fail after all :)
Awee I’m so glad to finally see you! I only discovered your videos like two three months ago..but I noticed how all of them were dated far back. So I wondered where you went. I’m glad you happy and doing something you really love. So happy for you love ❤️ I’ll continue to watch (I’m a beginner mycologist)..but I love growing things. So you got me!
Thank you so much!!
Hey, good of you to be so honest, learnt a lot about mushrooms from you and your mates.Ive just put up a greenhouse in the garden so I’ll be staying tuned .Stay safe
Hey Jewel do not worry ...Every wanna be a youtuber person has a mushroom video you are no exception !!!! Now you can make many other useless videos such us growing plants, raising chickens, pigs, how to make cheese , how to plant cucumber how to plant bla bla, cheap staff you know... believe me all wanna be a youtuber has almost every thing similar ...Next time make a video about how to clean chicken good luck ...Advice to all youtube viewers never take people who have ideas without any or knoweledge information seriously... thanks ...
Tha ks for keeping the mushroom bids up. Still very useful 👍
Thank you for sharing your journey with us beginner mushroom growers!!
Happy you are alright. Keep doing well. Stay strong 🍁
Awesome to see you're back. Hope you keep making videos.👍
Yes thanks for letting us know.you really lovely person sorry mushrooms didn't work out.
I appreciate the video! I am an out-of-work Executive Chef (on furlough), but I started growing mushrooms about 6 months ago, mainly watching your content. It has been so nice to see your progress. So sorry about the lease BS.
Sorry to hear about your biz Jewell. Hey, for what it's worth you've been my inspiration. I wish you the best of luck in your future ventures. Thank you for all the awesome vids! Maybe it's a short break to travel and enjoy time with your family. Well, not travel during this Covid-19 outbreak. Peace out!
Thanks man, you stay safe!
Garden looks beautiful. Look forward to new vids. And those mushroom vids were awesome imo. I learned a lot, and still a lot more to learn when I do get to start a small operation. ❤️
Life lessons and no failures... Just development and knowledge which can turn into wisdom. Wisdom is developed in our failures.
well done, journey of the heart Jewell. lesson on clarity , closure and next chapter.
Just found you today. Your channel rocks. I'm just starting to ramp up into mushroom production at a tiny scale. Baby Steps. Tiny market here in NM, unlike what I enjoyed back in Philly 20+ years ago. And I'm really just looking to cover equipment costs (ouch, 240 volt verison of the AA 75x). That and I'm already planning another building for this stuff which means I really need to slow down. Thanks for keeping your videos up!
really happy to see you posting again!! you were my favorite mushroom youtuber :)
Wow, thanks!
Thank you so much for this video. Honestly, your videos built my love and quickly checked my reality of the scope of what it means to grow a successful mushroom business. I thank you so much for the journey. As soon as I found one of your videos, I liked your style. I went back to video 1 and started learning with you. T.R. may have more experience than you do, but I still watch your videos over his 10x to 1. He's also terrfying. Lol. You have an amazing knack for kicking excitement into people. I selfishly hope you get back into mushrooming.... but keep speaking. I'll listen.
Maybe, "Family Jewel's Seeds?" Or "Funky Jewels Seeds." Youll always be funky to me :)
TR terrifying, lol! I 1000% agree on that. Thanks for watching my journey from the begining it means a lot!