Parasol Mycology
About Parasol Mycology
Parasol Mycology is a small mushroom farm located in the foothills of the Sierras owned and operated by Carissa Garrard and David Konyndyk. They believe local food and resources are crucial to the health and sustainability of the planet. They are also passionate about helping to rebuild the city of Paradise after the fires of 2018. Whether it’s by helping restore the soil on the Ridge, participating in permaculture projects or creating jobs for locals, they are going to do their part to have as positive an impact on the community of Paradise as they can.
Product Availability
If you’d like to purchase fresh mushrooms in bulk, you can do so directly from their website. (A minimum of 5lbs is considered a bulk purchase.) The following types of mushrooms are currently available for bulk purchase on their website:
- Oysters Mushrooms
- Lions Mane
- Pink Oyster
- Medley (Oyster and Lions Mane Mix)
Products Available At Farmers Markets
They also sell these mushrooms at local farmers markets.
- Fresh Oyster Mushrooms
- Fresh Lions Mane Mushrooms
- Fresh Pink Oyster Mushrooms
Farmers Market Locations
Parasol Mycology has been at the following farmers markets, but please check their website for the most up to date information.
Chico Farmers market – E 2nd St &, Wall St, Chico, CA 95928
Paradise Farmers Market – Paradise Community Park Paradise, CA 95969
Business Locations in Chico
Chico Natural Foods
S&S Organic Produce and Natural Foods
My Oriental Market
Grana Italian Restaurant
Staying Updated With Parasol Mycology
They are very active on social media and update it regularly. You can find out which farmers markets they will be at as well as what grocery stores are currently carrying their products.
(Please see links to their website and social media accounts below.)
Parasol Mycology is passionate about what they do and how they do it. They want to create a product that is local, sustainable and improves the people and places around them. If you find yourself in the neighborhood of the Paradise or Chico farmers markets, you should definitely check them out.

