The house has a landscaped, irrigated South facing rear garden anchored by a mature Dogwood tree.

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They were drawn by memories of hominy grits, pole beans, black-eyed peas, oxtail and collard greens, of mimosa, locust and dogwood trees.

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In Prospect Park alone, at least 90 species of native bees flit from flower to flower among the park's sun-dappled golden rod, dandelions and dogwood.

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Apprentices take classes four hours a week and the rest of the time, they work at The Dogwood, Sampson's restaurant, which also includes a deli and catering business.

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