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Local E-Zine writes “Oakland Love: The Morcom Rose Garden”

May 16, 2012 By Friends of Morcom

Oakland is for lovers. Nothing affirms this more than spring in the Morcom Rose Garden. Sunken in a valley-like amphitheater at 700 Jean st. off of Grand Avenue, the rose garden is a floral oasis amidst the buzz of the city. This past Saturday, while strolling through the rows of well-cultivated and fragrant roses with my girl, we encountered a couple that had met there three years ago to the day (see gallery below). He had been there painting, she stopped to talk, and three years later they were telling us about their pending nuptials…

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

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