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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....

Beneath the surface of our planet lies an extraordinary network that has quietly shaped ecosystems for millions of years. The mycorrhizal network, a complex system created by the hyphae of mycorrhizal fungi joining with plant roots, has recently revealed a remarkable ability to store a significant portion of carbon emissions. In this article, we will delve into the world of mycorrhizal networks and discoveries that have contributed to our understanding of these hidden heroes. Unearthing the Mycorrhizal Network Mycorrhizal fungi form a symbiotic relationship with plants, extending their intricate hyphal networks into the soil to facilitate nutrient exchange. This mutually...