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Morcom Rose Garden Featured in New York Times as Oakland Attraction

August 8, 2012 By Friends of Morcom

Neighboring Berkeley?s rose garden is better known, but maybe that?s because lovers of Oakland?s Morcom Rose Garden want to keep it their little secret. The roses ? an elaborate mix that includes a dark-red Taboo variety and the flamboyantly orange Las Vegas ? reach their fragrant and colorful peak around the middle of May, but Morcom is a quiet urban oasis all year long. Find a spot on one of the garden?s benches or a patch of grass next to the reflecting pool and enjoy the tranquility.

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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. Nikki Fortunato Bas, city council member, writes about the garden. Read more

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