Except for the bathrooms, today's floor plan is the same as it was in 1950. An avid gardener, Elizabeth beautified her yard with perennials and an annual cutting garden, in addition to growing vegetables to feed her family. Her flower beds at the Home Farm are still lovely. We're not sure how old the large cottonwood tree by the drive is, but the maple trees east of the house came on the first train to Coon Rapids in 1885. The ponds northwest of the house are just two of many ponds scattered across the Garst family farms.
Most ponds also feature either floating goose nests or wood duck houses.
You're welcome to explore the Garst Home Farm.