After continuous learning and countless gardening hours over the past seven years, Mrs. Ye from Shanghai has finally transformed a virtually empty yard into a mini botanic garden French-style just as she has always wanted. Now her garden is not only something that she takes pride in, but also one of the joys of a fulfilled life after retirement.

( Video filmed by Hui Jie, edited by Yang Qing. )

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