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As the vibrant colors of summer begin to fade into the warm hues of autumn in Oregon, nature enthusiasts and foragers alike eagerly anticipate all that arrives during fall foraging season. The Pacific Northwest's lush forests and diverse ecosystems offer a bountiful array of foraged treasures. For several of us at Bridgetown, fall foraging is not just a seasonal hobby; it’s a way of life. It’s a reminder that the natural world has untold wonders to offer to those willing to venture into its depths and explore.Whether enjoying foraged mushrooms from farmers markets, or foraging on your own, below are...

Lion’s mane mushrooms are highly beneficial mushrooms that have been studied for decades. Because of the numerous benefits indicated in peer-reviewed research, lion’s mane is one of our favorite mushrooms to cultivate and consume. And it’s why we created Bill Walton’s Wonder Bar with 3,000 mg of lion’s mane mushroom powder. 

In February of this year, I had the opportunity to attend a discussion led by Danielle Stevenson, an incredibly well-versed environmental scientist, and Minga Opazo, a fourth-generation textile craftswoman from Chile. 

Bridgetown Mushrooms is proud to be USDA Certified Organic! Since the company’s inception, we have sourced organic materials for our spawn, substrate, and entire growing process. Honesty and openness are core values for us, and that's why we seek third-party certifications, such as the USDA Organic certification, to build trust with our customers. These certifications assure you that we genuinely stand by our claims. Journey to Organic Certification To achieve organic certification, mushroom growers must follow guidelines outlined by the USDA's National Organic Program regulations for crop production. These guidelines include: No synthetic fertilizers on the mushroom substrate. No synthetic pesticides....