The San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden, founded in 1997, plans to be "the only garden of its kind in the United States exclusively devoted to the ecosystems and plants of the five mediterranean climate regions of the world."

We emphasize horticulture, education, research, sustainable and fire-safe practices, water conservation, children’s gardens of exploration, culinary demonstrations, life celebration gardens, health and nutrition, storytelling, and the arts.

Website: http://slobg.org/