Growing a Greener World Episode 903: Gardens in the Graveyard

In the midst of the fast-paced, modern world of Atlanta, GA lies an unexpected island of stately trees, tranquil water features and a dazzling assortment of blooms. Oakland Cemetery was one of America’s first city parks and is now a 48-acre secret garden.

[@randc214]

My husband and I started taking care of an abandoned cemetery in our city of Jersey City, NJ over 10 years ago. We have come far and still have a ways to go but it’s my dream to restore it and make it a tranquility garden for the city again. This video was wonderful and Oakland cemetery has been inspirational for me….thank you.

[@ellenfisher6341]

What a MARVELOUS video ! Thank you for sharing this with us !!!

[@ggwtv]

Thanks Ellen. You're very welcome!

[@peggymills4837]

Our rural cemeteries often have old roses or daffodils growing in them. I enjoyed this segment and also enjoyed seeing Erica Glasener in front of the camera.

[@pattihabby]

Love This ! Thank You for the Email and Description of this show !

[@ggwtv]

Thanks Patti!

[@anafindlay1696]

What a magical place, I just loved it!!!
Thank you 😄

[@charliezicolillo]

That is some Cemetery.

[@patrickdempsey9886]

Brilliant way to use ground and it will bring people in to use the place visit the place

[@annakozlowski1774]

Stunning 💌

[@bluekitty3731]

I've finally found where my father's mother and father is buried also a great deal of other family members including a uncle that died on Guam in WW2, I plan on going to the cemetery and plant some flowers and clean the markers so people will know they're not forgotten.