By Kim Charles

Linda Stanford showcases her heart felt " retention garden " in Illinois .

" Back in the springtime of 2013 Linda and Herb move to Flossmoor , Ilinois and acquired a yard with trees , unripe bushes , one hosta variety along Butterfield Creek , a bridge and gazebo .

Today there is nothing stately about these ten gardens , just a copious amount of perennial , roses , bloom bushes , veggie , herb and mountain of artistic creation . Each garden is give in memory of a get laid one have their favourite flower variety . There is also a garden dedicated to Alzheimer ’s and the most recent garden commit to the retentiveness of Herb .

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late the garden were featured in one of the local garden walks and received many accolades . "

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