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Lindsey says they host many different groups from senior clubs to school groups, as well as featuring renowned speakers to present programs for the public. In addition are the exhibitions such as Juan Manuel’s, where all the pieces are for sale and the proceeds benefit the Garden. “Being that people can interact with him and understand his passion for painting the flowers and vegetables, they come to also experience him as an avid gardener.”
seasonal plant information to attendees on how to tend plants, then harvest and use them for a big dinner. The reverence for the bounty of nature and the deeply symbiotic relationship between plants and people is something Lindsey delights in sharing. She tells me she would like to re-institute this tradition, one of many ideas she keeps in mind to make the Garden a true community gathering place which holds real meaning for all.
One example of upcoming events at the Garden is partone of an herbal workshop series: Herbal Medicines for Sleep and Relaxation by Dr. Anne Kennard. She will share her extensive knowledge of common herbs for relaxation and sleep, preparing teas, tinctures and glycerides. Attendees take home a personalized, hand-crafted herbal remedy and a plan for attaining more healthful sleep. All materials are provided.
Lindsey and her partner enjoy living in Morro Bay where they can be spotted surfing, or at work (and play) in their home garden on the weekends.
Another program, Why Birds Flock at SLO Botanical Garden, will feature a local biologist who will explain why some birds f lock and others do not. Everyone will be learning the latest scientific research concerning bird behavior and biology. The event contact phone number is 805-541-1400 x 304. The public can also check on upcoming events throughout the year. “I love that we are such an accessible facility,” Lindsey says. “The fact is that the public can come at any time to walk among the f lowers and trees, taking their time and breathing in the fresh air as they enjoy the serenity of their natural surroundings. There is no need to make a special appointment, nor are people limited in the amount of time they spend, whether it is to relax on a lunch break, or bring a family to engage with nature, or a photographer/ artist looking to expand their portfolio of natural images.” As we stroll among the trees, she points out the signage, placed there so that people can become educated, at their own pace and in their own way, to what they are experiencing. Her long strides speak volumes about her authenticity in the world she inhabits, just as the big grin on her face bespeaks the joy she lives with. Lindsey expresses gratitude for the wisdom shared with her through previous Chumash Kitchen programs at the Garden. Local Chumash women provided
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WOULD YOU LIKE TO KNOW MORE? For further information, you can contact Lindsey at: lindsey@slobg.org Event contact phone number is: 805-541-1400 x 304 San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden is located at 3450 Dairy Creek Rd. San Luis Obispo and is open to the public from 9AM to 5PM, Monday through Friday.