Colourful garden says I Love You

Strong will, hard work and a lot of love, were three elements that went in to the creation of a garden, extending over one hectare, in Belgium.

Fernand Geyselings was fulfilling a promise to his wife. He worked around the clock to create the colourful garden that comes to life in the spring. But as he approaches his eightieth birthday, the pensioner now looks to hand over the garden to someone else and spend more time with his wife.

Fernand Geyselings' private garden covers one hectare and contains 230,000 flowers. 300 varieties of tulips mix with 120 varieties of daffodils along with hyacinths, grape hyacinths or fritillaries, creating a colourful effect.

Located in northern Belgium, not far from the Dutch border, the garden opened to visitors at the beginning of April. It's a seasonal pleasure. The garden opens to visitors only while flowers are blooming - around five to six weeks every year.