Husband Plants 6,000 Trees For His Late Wife And Kept It A Secret For 17 Years

It’s amazing how people go to such great lengths to show their love for someone, like this man who planted 6,000 trees to honor his late wife.

Winston And Janet Howes Got Married In 1962

They lived a happily married life for 33 years. A life full of love and taking care of one another.

Janet Suffered A Heart Failure

In 1995, their lives changed after Janet passed away at 50 years of age.

They Lived In A Farm House In Wotton, England

But when Janet passed away, Winston was left with their 112-acre farm lot.

Winston Thought Of A Way To Honor His Wife

He decided to buy 6,000 oak tree saplings and planted them on their farmland. He also got a hold of daffodils so flowers would bloom during the springtime.

A Surprise On The Clearing

17 years after Winston planted the saplings, a hot air balloonist saw the secret hidden in the middle of Winston’s work.

The Clearing Is Heart-Shaped!

After the hot air balloonist, Andy Collett, got in touch with Winston, he found out that the tip of the heart was pointing to Wotton Hill which was Janet’s first home.

This Touching Story Melted The Hearts Of People Online

Indeed, it is a beautiful love story that deserves to be heard by many.

Their Love Shall Stay And Grow Forever

As these oak trees continue to grow, so does their love planted in Winston’s heart.

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