Source Guide 144
Delve in the Dark to grow Gourmet Mushrooms; Color, form and texture with natives at Rancho Santa Ana; Dave's Favs: Aloe, Pittosporum; Grey Fox
Delve into the Dark to Grow Gourmet Mushrooms
The beautiful gourmet Shitake, Oyster, Lions Mane and other delicious and colorful mushrooms seen today are grown organically by family owned and operated Far West Fungi of Moss Landing, California.
Their popular shop in the Ferry Building, San Francisco, CA is open daily along with stalls at local farmers markets throughout the Bay Area. Please visit their website, www.farwestfungi.com. There you will find information about all of the organic fresh mushrooms the Garrones offer, plus favorite recipes and hours for their Ferry Building store and market stall days.
A Treasure Trove of Native Plants: Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden
Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden is not just another garden, it is a study in the rich possibilities of native plants. Whether you live in Rhode Island or California, the lessons learned from their gardens can help open your eyes to the possibilities of wild plants right outside your door.
The garden covers over 55 acres with the largest collection devoted exclusively to native plants in the state. The Cultivar Garden is one of the most popular areas of the garden.
RSABG is a leader in selecting and introducing new native cultivars for home gardens. Their spring and fall plants sales show of the very best for your garden. A special Native Plant Hotline offers advice on growing and selecting native plants for your specific garden needs.
Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden
1500 N. College Ave.
Claremont, CA 91711
www.rsabg.org
Additional information:
California Native Plants for the Garden by Carol Bornstein, David Fross and Bart O'Brien
available from Cachuma Press
Cachuma Press
PO Box 560
Los Olivos, CA 93441
805-688-0413
www.cachumapress.com
Dave's Favs
Plants seen on today's show are available at independent garden retailers throughout the country and from select sources listed below:
Aloe arborescence
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Pittosporum 'Irene Patterson'
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Our specimen courtesy of Valley Hills Nursery
Valley Hills Nursery
7440 Carmel Valley Rd.
Carmel Valley, CA
831-624-3482
www.valleyhillsnursery.com
Mt. Rainier Greenhouse by Sunshine Garden House
Water Feature Design by:
Aquascape, Inc.
www.aquascapeinc.com
Constructed by
Alliance Land and WaterScapes
2173 San Miguel Canyon Rd.
Prunedale, CA 93907
1-888-MY-USA-POND
www.alliancewaterscapes.com
Rock and gravel used for this project provided by:
Graniterock, Monterey Peninsula Concrete and Building Supplies
1755 Del Monte Blvd.
Seaside, CA 93955
831-392-3700
www.graniterock.com
Additional information sources for today's show were provided by Pacific Horticulture.
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