In memory of his wife, Winston Howes planted 6.000 oak trees to create this giant heart in South Gloucestershire.
He laid out the trees in a six-acre field but left a perfect heart shape in the middle – with the point facing in the direction of her childhood home. The labour of love has now blossomed into a peaceful oasis where Winston can sit and remember his wife of 33 years.Â
Mr Howes said: “I came up with the idea of creating a heart in the clearing of the field after Janet died. I thought it was a great idea – it was a flash of inspiration – and I planted several thousand oak trees. Once it was completed we put seat in the field, overlooking the hill near where she used to live. I sometimes go down there, just to sit and think about things. It is a lovely and lasting tribute to her which will be here for years.”
This story is incredibly touching to me, having lost someone very dear to me recently. The things we do each day to stay connected to the person that has crossed to the other side, and keep on dedicating our hearts and souls to them is just so amazingly beautiful at the same time as its sadness. There is truly no greater power than love!
Source: Telegraph UK
