Friends of Gilfillan update beautiful flower gardens

Andrea Johnson
Mar 24, 2023
Mar 24, 2023

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The gardens of Gilfillan. Photo by Andrea Johnson

Friends of Gilfillan updated the flower beds and water feature in 2022.

Andrea Johnson

Gilfillan Main House after an extensive flower bed and water feature update.

Andrea Johnson

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Andrea Johnson

MORGAN, Minn. – Gardens have long been featured at Gilfillan, the home of Farmfest.

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