ike the readers of The
Secret Garden who could nev-
er anticipate the beauty be-
yond the walls, visitors cannot
imagine what is behind a steel
barrier with overgrown prairie
grass on a major street in Oak-
land County.
Beyond the rusted steel
wall, made by local sculptor
Gary Kulak, are a lush garden
and forest. A concrete path in-
laid with bronze strips by
artist and former Detroiter
Michelle Oka Doner leads
guests to the stainless steel
front door.. .