At 76, I Bought Back Our First Home for $3—The Mayor Called Our House an Embarrassment—One Year Later, It Was Worth More Than His Mansion

into a low garden instead of letting it rush into the street.

Most people would have planted grass.

Edith designed a living system.

When Frank saw her drawings, he stared at them for a long time.

“Edith,” he said, “this is professional work.”

She lifted her chin.

“I know.”

That was the beginning of the town’s confusion.

They had expected two elderly people continue reading …