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Cows, bunnies move into garden

Julie Belschner 608-219-8316
Mar 31, 2018
Mar 31, 2018

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Leigh Rubin cuts the ribbon at the Children's Garden in San Luis Obispo, California. Rubin's whimsy is now reflected in crazy critters for children -- and adults -- to enjoy.

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Leigh Rubin, right, demonstrates with a friend the use of a bunny sign he created for a botanical garden in California.

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A crazy cow, a favorite subject of Rubes cartoons, now brings laughs to visitors to the San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden. The Rubins add their own silliness to the scene. From left is creator Leigh Rubin, the couple's son Andrew Rubin, and Teresa Rubin.

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Silly-rabbit creator Leigh Rubin's wife, Teresa Rubin, duplicates the rabbit's meditation pose. The critter now lives in a California botanical garden.

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It's a bunny ... no it's a cow. San Luis Obispo Garden organizers wanted bunnies in the Children's Garden. Creator Leigh Rubin wanted his favorite critters -- cows. They both won.

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rabbit in children's garden says welcome

Fans of cartoonist Leigh Rubin will recognize the slightly wacky expression on a rabbit that welcomes visitors to a California children's garden.

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Leigh Rubin is working on a television show called "Drawing Inspiration" that he said has been a long time coming.

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Julie Belschner 608-219-8316

Just in time for Easter there are bunnies – and cows – scattered throughout a California botanical garden.

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Julie Belschner writes on various agricultural issues; she is the managing editor for Agri-View based in Wisconsin. Email jbelschner@madison.com to contact her.