Mary Ginther has a not so secret garden in her back yard. The Hardy resident has expended a great deal of time, energy and funds to create her sanctuary. Along the way, she has had assistance from friends and family members.

Ginther has been a Hardy resident for more than 40 years. She is the mother of two sons, Taylor and Zachary. Taylor, a local resident, is married to Liz. The couple have three children. Zachary and his wife, Kim, have five children and reside in Central City.

The garden is dominated by a large water feature. The waterfall fits into a small hillside. It is surrounded b...