Sunday, August 11, 2013

WITH MONICA TO OAKHURST GARDENS


US Journal
Sunday, August 11, 2013

With Monica to Oakhurst Gardens



 Nick’s girlfriend Amanda told me once that her stepmother had started Oakhurst Gardens, a community garden center where people can rent ($65/year or 16 volunteer hours per year) a small (5 feet x 9 feet?) plot to garden. Many other activities go on at Oakhurst. A few years ago, Peter and I attended a Slow Food dinner there that was splendid. Also, there are chickens, beehives, a Kid’s Earth Hut, a picnic area, fascinating and different pieces of art and many other things to do in this very interesting place. There is a reference to the Wylde Park, named after Amanda’s stepmother. Although, her stepmother died several years ago, Amanda is very honored to have a connection to the heritage of such a wonderful community center.

We took our friend Monica there today and had a marvelous time. As Monica said, “This is the way it should be done!”

The Gardens are near Agnes Scott College, where Cati went to college. NOW THAT WE HAVE A CONTRACT ON OUR HOUSE (!!!!!) we plan to move to Decatur. I could already envision taking our grandsons to enjoy this wonderful space. Get ready, Hugo and Harldur!

Love, Nonna

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