When Janet Howes passed away, her husband Winston found an extraordinary way to keep their love alive—he planted it into the very earth. Starting in 1995, the devoted farmer began sowing oak trees across his Gloucestershire property in a special configuration: a vast, heart-shaped meadow surrounded by growing forest.
For years, the tribute remained Winston’s private sanctuary until a chance aerial photo revealed his handiwork to the world. The heart’s tip deliberately points toward Janet’s childhood home, while the encircling oaks—symbols of strength and longevity—represent their unbreakable bond.
“I needed to create something permanent,” Winston reflected. His living memorial now serves as inspiration worldwide, proving that true love never fades—it simply changes form, from human affection to rooted, growing testament.
