Learning — Grow Bags

Reishi mushrooms (aka the "mushroom of immortality") are known for their striking forms and long history of use in wellness traditions. These fungi are not typically used in culinary recipes, though they can be simmered in broths and then removed before consumption for added immunity benefits. In nature, they grow as shelf-like brackets on hardwood trees, but when cultivated in grow bags, they take on a unique antler-like shape.  Read below on how to grow, harvest, and use reishi mushrooms from a grow bag, whether it’s from one of our limited-edition kits or another source. 1. Prepare the Bag Inspect the grow bag...

"Society is a collective force attempting to understand unanswered questions." - Amanda Newman, Sustainability Intern Starting in summer 2023, Bridgetown had the privilege of partnering with the Oregon Applied Sustainability Experience (OASE) internship program. Funded by US EPA and administered by Oregon DEQ and Oregon State University, OASE actively aids Oregon businesses in achieving their sustainability goals. We are grateful to have been among the 8 businesses chosen for this program in 2023.  Through the OASE program, we were paired up with Sustainability Intern, Amanda Newman. Amanda collaborated with our Director of Sustainability to explore solutions for reducing plastic waste in...

Bring the magic of the forest right into your home with our ready to grow Mushroom Grow Bags. All you need is a knife and a spray bottle to grow your very own mushrooms at home.