Watch Garden Travels: Gourmet Mushrooms and Rancho Santa Ana

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. Next it’s off to enjoy a treasure trove of native beauty at Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden. RSABG is not just another garden;it is a study in the rich possibilities of native plants. 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. 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.