Beautiful Gardens

Three acres of artistry

Updated: December 30, 2008 - 12:44 PM

A Waseca couple has turned a barren field into a masterful series of gardens.

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about this series
There are some spectacular private gardens around the Twin Cities. We discover several each year in our Beautiful Gardens contest. From November to April, we'll bring you into one Beautiful Garden a month.

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