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Save my Berkeley garden

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Michelle Derviss
10 years ago

As a property owner and a gardener I wonder if there may be a possibility for compromise ? Perhaps Wally can be allowed to oversee the artistic and horticultural editing of the garden so that the property owners can respectfully maintain their investment ? With each side taking balanced reasonable steps both parties, including the surrounding community who obviously support and love this garden, will have a win-win situation. Thanks for considering a balanced empathetic approach.

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Bobbi Feyerabend
10 years ago

To whom it may concern, Wally is an excellent plantsman who has tended a special collector's garden for thirty years. His garden is a delight to the neighbors. He should be allowed to continue his plant research and grow his garden.

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Hank Jenkins
10 years ago

This garden is a treasure to the Berkeley community. It should be preserved!

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Jason Dewees
10 years ago Featured

Wally's garden is a gift to the neighborhood, to Berkeley, and to California horticulture. It's a significant enhancement to the property it surrounds. The garden includes some extremely rare plants unseen in other publicly accessible California gardens.

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Ann DeRosa
10 years ago Featured

Wally can easily clear a path between the plants and the wall of the building for whatever needs to happen there. Not necessary to take out the whole garden . . . it's beautiful and adds to the neighborhood. The landlords probably are using this as an excuse for kicking him out of this rent-controlled space.

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Lindsey Mixer
10 years ago

all the gardens in berkeley is what makes berkeley, berkeley

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Cole Florez
10 years ago

Save dat garden

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Miranda Kahl
10 years ago

This garden is magical! Why tear down such a beautiful thing?

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jpan wager
10 years ago

This is a significant garden, nourishing to all who pass. It is a landmark and must be preserved.

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Nicole Walter
10 years ago

Wally's garden is absolutely beautiful and the neighborhood would never be the same without it.

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Crystal Whybark
10 years ago

Wynn's garden is a magical place, and the skill and care shown by the amazing bounty there should never be diminished. Wynn cares enough to not only nuture such lush flora, but to keep it all within his own property limits. Do not ruin such a rich and wonderful garden!

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Samantha
10 years ago

This garden is my neighbor and I absolutely love it. Please don't take it away. It is part of what makes Berkeley and Virginia Street so unique.

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Kari Maltzman
10 years ago

Please leave this gorgeous greenery, it is much needed in Berkeley and keep your word with your tenant. It's the right thing to do. Please and thank you.

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JEFFREY STOVALL
10 years ago

WALLY'S, garden is such a beautiful beautiful place to be cannot the landlords understand they would be destroying a miracle shame on them

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Dan Wilbur
10 years ago

it's been 30 years, what's 30 more

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JJ
10 years ago

Please don't disturb this beautiful land. It offers so much to the neighborhood and visitors who appreciate natural beauty.

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ßrittany Accetturo
10 years ago

So unfair! Stop cutting down trees and plants !

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Amber Samuelson
10 years ago

We need the oxygen. Keep the garden as is!

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Tanja Baker
10 years ago Featured

Truly a botanical landmark with so many rare plants like the Lapageria vine that is flowering right now. The Garden is such a blessing not only to Berkeley residents but anybody who appreciates plants and nature.

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Heron Saline
10 years ago

Please show respect and protection for this life-affirming garden. Such creative efforts are what makes communities special and beautiful. They contribute to all of our wellness. Thanks.