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Dedicated Deadheaders keep roses blooming — Oakland Tribune

July 6, 2013 By friendsofoaklandrose

OAKLAND — Nestled in a canyon in an Oakland neighborhood lies a rare 7-acre oasis of green and multiple shades of rose, the Morcom Rose Garden, a 1930s-era formal garden with winding paths, climbing stairways and lovely fountains and pools. It is home to almost 5,000 rose bushes, and the fact that they all continue to bloom is partly due to a group of volunteers, appropriately named The Dedicated Deadheaders.

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Dedicated Deadheaders

These are our master volunteers, who take care of the garden and make it pretty for everyone. Do you have what it takes? _______________________

A Word From City Council

The Morcom Rose Garden is cared for by a crew of dedicated volunteers, and the city council appreciates everything being done. The current city council member writes about the garden. Read more

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