Hawthorne Nursery, a family-run business in Los Angeles since 1927, will close its doors as Kei and David Nakai retire. The nursery has been a significant part of local history, especially following the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II. Founded by their grandfather, the Nakai family overcame displacement to rebuild the nursery, making it one of the few remaining Japanese American-owned nurseries in the area. Kei Nakai reflects on his family's legacy, expressing hope that the land will be transformed into something meaningful after its sale.
The Nakai family has operated Hawthorne Nursery for nearly a century, marking the end of an era as Kei and David Nakai prepare to retire.
The nursery, founded in 1927 by Minegusu Nakai, is one of the last remnants of Japanese American-owned nurseries in the Los Angeles area.
After being forcibly displaced during World War II, the Nakai family returned to rebuild their nursery, which has now become a community fixture.
As Kei Nakai reflects on his childhood and the nursery, he expresses a desire to preserve part of his family's history before it's lost.
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