Joy and Ed Waln Yard

An old wheelbarrow serves as a flower garden at the Joy and Ed Waln yard in Wadena, May 27, 2021. Michael Johnson/Pioneer Journal

Red is the color of choice for this garden area at the Joy and Ed Waln yard in Wadena, May 27, 2021. Michael Johnson/Pioneer Journal

A miniature version of the Joy and Ed Waln home sits in a garden space. It's fit with the same dormers and front porch design. Inside are many of the family objects and images of the past. It's a quiet place to escape and reflect. Michael Johnson/Pioneer Journal

American flags, and signage in support of troops are prominent at the Joy and Ed Waln home in NW Wadena. Michael Johnson/Pioneer Journal

A view through the miniature house gives a glance at the garden, May 27, 2021. Michael Johnson/Pioneer Journal

Taking a part in the garden project are Joy (from right) and Ed Waln and their daughter Samantha Carlson. The group found out the yard at 104 Elm Ave. NW in Wadena was named the Wadena Garden Club's Yard of the Month on Thursday, May 27, 2021. Michael Johnson/Pioneer Journal