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Nov. 4, 2005 CONTACT: Hunter Francis Cal Poly Co-Hosting Free Ecological Garden Design Workshop Nov. 12 SAN LUIS OBISPO -- Learn about sustainable garden design from ecological designer Joshua Carmichael of Carmichael Environmental Services at a free community workshop on Saturday, November 12 at Cal Poly. The event is from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Cal Poly Organic Farm and is co-sponsored by the Cal Poly Organic Farm and the Cal Poly Sustainable Agriculture Resource Consortium. Attendees will get a lesson in native plants and a demonstration of organic herb garden-building, including soil preparation, planting, mulching, and the installation of a drip irrigation system. Participants will also learn about an inexpensive, easy and environmentally friendly way to use stone and natural mortar as the key ingredients for building garden walls. Participants will have a chance to participate in a 'hands on' lesson by assisting in the construction of a fire-ring on the farm and a portion of a stone retaining wall. The fire ring will be located in the center of the Organic Farm's festival circle, which is used by groups from across the Central Coast throughout the year. Beverages and light snacks will be provided; participants are asked to provide their own brown-bag lunch, water, and sun protection. Visitors are welcome to attend all or part of the all-day workshop. For more information, contact Hunter Francis, SARC Coordinator, at (805) 756-5086 or e-mail him at: wfrancis@calpoly.edu. For more information about the SARC, please visit: http://www.calpoly.edu/~sarc. About Joshua Carmichael - # # # -
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