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Did You Know
Owensboro is known as the "Bar-B-Q Capital of the World" due to the special cooking method used for barbeque and the uniqueness of mutton. Owensboro became well known for its barbecue in the late 1800's when there were lots of church picnics and political rallies/picnics where they cooked for the community. During that time, there were so many more sheep than cattle being raised in the area, sheep (or mutton) became the meat of choice and it remains so today.

Western KY Botanical Garden

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The main office of the WKBG.

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The Gazebo is beautifully surrounded by flowers.

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The WKBG Playhouse is a great place for kids to attend many programs during the year.

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The Children's Garden outside the WKBG Playhouse

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David Roger's Big Bugs were a huge hit in 2008!

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Families gather for the Big Botanicals event.

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Roses and hedges are just a small part of WKBG.

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Daylilies outside the Country Doctor's Office building.

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The Gazebo is a great place for outdoor events.

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The WKBG Playhouse and Children's Garden.

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One of the gardens in the WKBG.

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The WKBG Gazebo and Country Doctor's Office building.

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Lilies at the WKBG.

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Flowers and art mix well at WKBG>

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The Takahashi Japanese Memorial Garden at WKBG.

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The Children's Garden at WKBG.

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A section of the Herb Garden at WKBG.

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The Knot Garden in the Herb Garden at the WKBG.

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A volunteer works in the Herb Garden at WKBG.

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