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Fall 2011 issue of Outdoor Design & Living Guide
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Fall 2011
Do it Yourself How to plant a tree
Beyond the Backyard experiencing Door county
PLUS! ten tHings your remoDeling contractor Does not want to Hear
Country Life within City LimitsSengers Enjoy Nature and Convenience in Moorhead
This contest is open to all military nominees in the
Help Soldiers’ Families Shine Brighter This Season.
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A Little Work Now, an Oasis of Relaxation LaterAh, the humidity that slaps you upside the head the same way that –40° winds do in February. If you don’t like the weather in North Dakota, wait a few days. The hotter it gets, the longer our landscape project gets, but we are making progress. We have removed most of the landscape logs and replaced them with block bullets, planted six new trees and have landscaped around three trees with seven to go. Our neighbor asked how many more weekends we had left in this project.
I replied “All of them.”
I thought because we own a landscape design magazine we should make an attempt to have a yard that reflects the magazine. So with the process in motion, the list grows on and on. Why am I telling you this? Because I want to inspire you. If Todd can get off his couch and spend some quality time beautifying the outdoors, you can too!
Think about the investment you have in your yard, shouldn’t it be more than an area to mow, or pick up doggy do? Envision it as a backyard oasis, a trip to the lakes without the drive, a place of solitude away from the TV and computer screen. Just you, with a favorite drink and book relaxing in the fading sunlight of a fall evening. Fire up the grill and await the friends or neighbors that are sure to be drawn to your entertainment haven in the backyard.
You will be surprised at how a little bit of sweat and toil can make a world of difference in your life after work.
In this issue we’ll explore a Moorhead couple’s backyard oasis and we’ll show you a cool before and after, which will inspire you to think of backyard parties in a different way. Hear from a handyman who’s heard it all, learn the proper way to plant a tree and check out the recipes for food and drinks for your next gathering. All of this and more awaits you in Outdoor Design & Living Guide’s Fall issue.
Here’s to a relaxing fall,
Todd and Darcy FuchsPublishers, Outdoor Design & Living Guide
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Fall2011 Feature
6 CountryLifewithinCityLimits
SengersEnjoyNatureand ConvenienceInMoorhead
14 RetroRedesign
18 ExperiencingDoorCounty
22 Rat’sRecipes
23 FallDelights
24 InspirationGuide
32 OvertheTopHalloween
34 WheretoGetYourPumpkins
36 DIY:TreePlanting
Followalongstep-by-stepasexpertsshowyouhow.
40 ThingsWeLoveAboutFall
42 TenThingsYourRemodeling
ContractorDoesNotWant
toHear
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Country Life within City Limits
Sengers Enjoy Nature and Convenience In Moorhead
ByJanelleBrandon PhotographybyLauraCaroon
In1970,BruceSengerwasajunioratNDSUwithaworkstudyjobmanagingaGermanlanguagelaboncampus.PattyLucas,afreshman,tooktheGermanlanguagelabandsheandBrucewouldoftenvisitbeforeorafterthelab.Oneweekend,PattyarrivedatahousepartyBrucethrewinFargoandtherestishistory.
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Thoughtheytriedtohaveachild,theywereunableandadoptedtheirdaughterJennawhenshewastwo-and-a-halfmonthsold.Twoyearslater,6-month-oldLucasjoinedtheSengerfamily.
ThefamilyoffourmadetheirhomeinthecountrynearKragnesandhadonlyoneneighborfor27years.BruceandPattybothcommutedtoworkintheFargo-Moorheadarea.
“Pattybecametiredofthe20-mileroundtripcommute…especiallyinbadweather,”sharesBruce.“Wealsowantedtheconvenienceofhavinggrocerystoresandrestaurantsalotcloserandnothavingtoplansofaraheadastowhatwewouldneedinthenextcoupleofdays.”
A Slice of Paradise
TheSengersbuilttheirhomeneartheRedRiverinnorthMoorheadin2005adjacenttothetollbridgeconnectingMoorheadtoFargo.TheSengersbroughtmuchoftheirknowledgeofcountrylivingwiththemtoMoorhead.
“IgrewuponafarmandPattyspentsummersathergrandmaandaunt’sfarmsowehavecountrylivinginour blood,”continuesBruce.
SomeofthefirstspacestheSengersdesignedwerebetweenthesidewalkandthefrontofthehouseandtheshrubsintherocksaroundthehouse.
“Ourfavoritespaceisinthenortheastcornerofourhouseandgarage,”addsPatty.“Withthepatiorighttherenexttothefountainandtheflowers,ithasbecomethemostrelaxingplacetojust‘be’inouryard.”
Patty worksintheflowerbedsandgardensandBrucemanagesthelawnandassistswiththegardening.
“Sittingonthepatioandenjoyingourbackyardissucha soothingandrelaxingwaytoletgoofallofthetensionsoftheworkday,”saysBruce.“Weplantorpullweeds,buildanewflowerbedorsimplysitandenjoyourlittlesliceofparadise.ItrytoimaginewhatGod’sparadisewaslikeandtrytorecreateithereforPattyandthekids,ourfriends,ourneighbors,andpassersby.”
ThefruitsoftheSenger’slaboraremanybutperhapsthemostscrumptiousisthehomegrownfoodfromthegarden.Thatis,thefoodthatmakesittothedinnertable.BruceandPattyhostmanyfurryandfeatheredoutdoorfriendsthatareinterestedinwhatisgrowingintheiryard.
Wildlife
ThespaceinthemiddleofthefrontyardwasdesignedaroundaSchubertChokecherrytree.ThesideyardfacingthehouseoriginallyhadmoreofaslopetoitsoBruceandPattywouldbeabletoenjoyallofthelowflowersplantedthere.Itendedupsettlingovertheyearsandsomeoftheflowerswerereplacedwithtallervarietieswhentheydidnotcomebackorthedeeratethem.
“Ithasbeenchallengingattimestofindflowersthatthedeerwillleavealoneandthatwestilladmireandenjoy,”Bruceadmitted.“Wehaveseenmoredeerandturkeysinourbackyardinthesixyearswehavebeenintownthanwesawinthecountryfor27!”
Shortlyaftertheymovedintheirnewhomein2005,Bruce’sdaughterJennacalledhimatworkinapanickedvoice. Shesaid,“Dad,Ialmosthitadeer!” andBruceasked,“Where?”
Inanevenmoredisturbedvoiceshesaid,“Inthedriveway!”
BruceandPattygetakickoutofwatchingthewoodchucks,deerandturkeysvieforscrapsunderthethreebirdfeeders.Theyevenspottedredsquirrelsthisyear,whichisafirst.
“Wehavehadtobetolerantofthewildlifeandtrytofindtreesandperennialsthattheywillnotdestroy,”observesBruce.“TheanimalshavenotdampenedourdeterminationtocontinuetodesignnewspacesandimproveexistingonesandIamlookingforwardtoretirementsothatIcancontinuetodevelopmylittlepieceofparadise!”
Intent and Inspiration
NotalldesignsplayedoutthewaytheSengersthoughttheywould.Theflowerbedbythemailboxwasdesignedashalfofahearttohelpdistractfromtheutilityboxes,firehydrantandmailbox.
“Theinitialintentwastoputtheotherhalfoftheheartontheother
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sideofthemailbox,”admitsBruce.“ButIneededsomespacetopileallthesnow!”
MuchofBruceandPatty’sinspirationisdrawnfromBruce’schildhoodchurchinOrrin,North
Dakota,whereheandPattyweremarried.
“TheCatholicchurchinOrrinhasbeautifulgroundswithpathways,grottoes,evergreensandbothregularandfruittreesandavegetablegarden,”saysBruce.“IalsostillhavedreamsabouttheJapanesegardensinComoParkinSaintPaulwhenwefirstsawtheminthe1980s.Thatwasaverypeaceful,soothingplacetobe.SomedayIhopetoaddalittlebitofthattomyyard.”
TheSenger’soutdoorspacesreflecttherootsoftheirheritageandtheyuseitsproducetorecreatethedishesoftheirancestors.Theyuseavarietyofcolorsinflowersandintreestobringouttherainbowinalllivingthingsandaddspicetolife.Someofthetreevarietiesgrowingintheiryardincludetiger-eyedsumac,variegated
willow,purple-leafedmaple,bayberryandelderberry.
“Myadvicetootherslookingtomaketheiroutdoorspacesuniqueistostartwithasmallprojectandthenaddtoitastimeandinspirationallow,”advisesBruce.“It’sfuntoexperimentandlearnwhatyou’recapableofdesigning.Myneighboroncetoldmethatasimplesquareorrectangularspacedoesnotshowmuchcharacter.Givethedesignaslightarcorswirl.Youwon’tknowwhatyoucancreateuntilyoutry.” ✽
WriterJanelleBrandonlivesinMoorheadwithherfamily.LearnmoreaboutJanelleatwww.janellebrandon.com.
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Retro RedesignLeanneSucrow,Designer
Eventhoughthisisasmallspace,Iwantedtoshowthehomeownershowfaralittlespacecouldgowhenitcomestoentertaining.Weusedalotofthingsthattheyhadinside(thankstoGrandma’shouseandcollectingvintageitems)aswellassomerepurposeditemsIbroughtover.Thecombinationledtoacolorfulandinvitingentertainingspacethatisunique(andwithinbudget).Ilikethatit’sunique,charming,intimateandofcourse,it’suserfriendly.
BEFORE: This cozy backyard in an established south Fargo neighborhood functions as a relaxing space for the homeowners.
AFTER: We created a cozy dining area in the backyard on the existing cement patio. Two antique ironing boards create a great beverage station or place for a buffet line. We strung some twine along the old clothesline poles in the backyard and hung up colorful vintage sheets.
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ABOVE:Thisantiquedoorwillfitperfectlyontwosawhorses.Inourcase,weusedvintageTVtraysandtheyworkedjustgreat.Mismatchedchairsaddtothecharacterofthespaceandabenchwithpillowsbreaksupthepredictability.Noticethebluestandontheright,thisplantstandhadapreviouslifeasanicebucket.
BELOW: Aseparateseatingareaallowsgueststogatheringindifferentareasforconversation,whilestillfeelinglikepartofthegroup.
Things you can bring
outside: benches, side
chairs, pillows, end
tables – anything that
you have inside!
This type of design
alllows everyone to
be outside and feel
like everyone is still
gathered in one spot.
With outdoor parties,
you can’t go wrong by
bringing the indoors,
outside. Using indoor
items outside makes
them inviting and homey.
BELOW:Thisantiqueboxwasagaragesalefindandmakesabeautifulcandleholder.Thevintagemasonjarsareperfectlemonadeglasses.
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BELOW: Findvintagesheetsforjustafewdollarsatestateandgaragesales.Thistechniqueaddsabeautifulbackdroptothedinner,butalsoprovidesabitofprivacy.
Leanne Sucrow,anativeof theChicagoarea, establishedherrootsas agreeninteriordesigner,Shakleedistributor, andco-ownerof EcoChicBoutique inFargo,ND.She’sthemotheroftwo:ahuman3-year-oldanda canine American Bulldog.Leanneisalsoanutritionguru,coffeelover,andgets alittleweakinthekneeswhensheseesababy.
Leanne’s Vintage DecoRating tips
A vintage ironing
board is a staple piece
everyone should own. It
can be used as a sofa
table, serving station, or
display table.
In general, look at
something and think of
how you can reuse it.
I love the idea of using
a vintage door for the
dining table. For me, it’s
always about thinking
outside the box.
ABOVE:Partyfavorsaren’tnecessary,buttheyareanicetouch.(RevisitourDIYprojectfromSpringissueatOutdoorDesignandLiving.com–VintageStampedSilverware!)
LEFT:Toreallybringtheindoorsoutside,addapieceofyourfavoriteartwork.Wealsoaddedavintagebutcherblockthatwefoundatanestatesaleandawateringcanfromthehomeowners’farm.
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WriterMiriamBeardoncesaid,“Certainly,travelismorethantheseeingofsights;itisachangethatgoeson,deepandpermanent,intheideasofliving.”
Althoughitisn’tnecessarytoleavehometoexperiencenewideas,traveldoesofferthetraveleranirreplaceableopportunitytodiscoverwhotheyareapartfromtheirusualroutinesandenvironments.Withthe“auto-pilot”switchinthe“off”position,individualsoftenfindthemselvesmuchmoreopentothetypesofnewexperiencesthatcaninspirethem.
Thisfall,astheseasonsbegintochange,inspirationmaybeascloseasnortheasternWisconsin.
ExperiencingDoorCountyByKathySigler PhotographybyDoorCounty.com/DoorCountyVisitorBureau
Cana Island Lighthouse
ConsideredtobetheCapeCodoftheMidwest,DoorCountyconsistsofseveralwaterfrontvillagesonasmallpeninsulaapproximatelyonehournortheastofGreenBay.This“70milecounty”isborderedonthewestbyGreenBayandontheeastbyLakeMichigan.
Whilethebestwaytotravelthroughtheareaisbycar,onceintheDoor,manyvisitorschoosetoviewthescenicbluffsalongtheshorelinebytakinganarratedtrolleytour,whileothersopttoseethefallfoliagefromthewaterwhileonwaterfrontcruisesorwhiletheyarekayakingorsailing.
SomeevenclaimthatthebestvantagepointistheEagleTowerinPeninsulaStatePark,wherevisitorscan
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climbthe76footobservationtoweronEagleBlufftoenjoyapanoramicviewofthepark.Whilethere,outdoorenthusiastswillalsowanttotakeadvantageofthemanyopportunitiesforhiking,biking,fishing,boatingandcamping.InadditiontoPeninsulaStatePark,DoorCountyisalsohometofourotherstateparks:WhitefishDunesStatePark,RockIslandStatePark,NewportStateParkandPotawatomiStatePark.
Afterworkingupanappetitedoingrecreationalactivities,guestsinDoorCountyareinforatreatwhenitcomestodiningexperiences.Theareaiswell-knownforitsMontmorencycherries,andfruitorchardsandwineriesare
Cana Island Lighthouse
Mon–Thurs 10–7 • Fri & Sat 10–6 • Sun Noon –6
349 E. Main Ave., West Fargo, ND
Fall MumsPumpkinsHomemade Salsa & Jam
Indian CornGourdsStraw Bales
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scatteredacrossthecountrysidealongwithrestaurants,icecreamshops,bakeries,andfarmer’smarkets.
Thosewhoenjoyinvitingfriendsandfamilyoverformealsintheirbackyardathomemaybeatleastintrigued,ifnotinspired,bytheshowypresentationoftheDoorCountyculinarytraditionofthe“fishboil.”ThisScandinaviantechniquehasbeenusedforoveracenturytofeedlargegroupsofpeople,includinglumberjacksandchurchcongregations.
Duringthe“fishboil,”whitefishandredpotatoesareboiledinsaltinacast-ironkettleoveranoutdoorfire.Neartheendoftheprocess,thechefaddskerosenetotheflamescausingaboilover.Thisremovesthefatsandoilsfromthewaterandsignalsthatthefoodisreadyandthatitistimefordinerstomoveinsidefortheirmeal.
Afterdinner,therewillbetimetoexperiencesome
exceptionalartandperformingarts.ArtloverswillnotrunoutofgalleriesandmuseumstoexploreduringtheirtriptotheDoor.Inseveralofthelocalgalleries,theywillevengettotalkwithsomeoftheartistsandobservetheircreativeprocesses.Also,visitorswhoarefeelingcreativewillwanttomakesuretovisittheHandsonArtStudiowheretheycancreatetheirownfusedglasspieces,metalsculpturesandmosaicsfortheirownbackyards,orjustgetsomenewcreativeideasinafunanddynamicplace.
Formorenighttimeentertainment,thistimewithadistinctivelyWisconsinflair,fromSeptember1stthroughthe24th,theAmericanFolkloreTheatrewillbeputtingonthehumorousicefishingmusical“GuysonIce,”withmusicalnumberssuchas“OdetoaSnowmobileSuit,”and“TheOnethatGotAway.”FromSeptember30thtoOctober15th,thetheatrewillberunning“TheSpitfireGrill.”This
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thought-provokingproductionisaboutawomanstartingherlifeoverinasmallWisconsintownaftersheisreleasedfromprisonandhowshesparksatransformationinthecommunityitself.
MiriamBeardwasright.Travelisaboutmuchmorethatseeingthesights.FormoreinformationaboutopeningtheDoortoinspiration,logontowww.doorcounty.comorcall800-52-RELAX(73529). ✽
WriterKathySiglerlivesinMoorhead.LearnmoreaboutKathyatwww.KathySigler.com.
Rat is a personality on the Y94
Morning Playhouse, 93.7FM. You
can listen to him weekday mornings
from 5:45 a.m.-9 a.m. In his few
moments of spare time, Rat enjoys
making home improvements, along
with cooking and adapting recipes.
• 2RussetPotatoes• 2RedPotatoes(freshly
harvestedpotatoesareperfectthistimeofyear)
• BabyCarrots• 1/4thSmallwhiteonion
• 1cloveGarlic• 1Tbs.RanchDressing• Salt• Crackedpepper• Butter
Fall Delights
potatoesisyoucanadapttherecipetofityourtastes.
Greasetheinsideofyourtinfoilwrapusingbuttertopreventsticking,thenplacethepotatomixtureinthemiddleofthetinfoil.
Sealthetinfoilandplacedirectlyonthegrill(orcoalsifyou’recamping)for20-30minutes.Cookingtimemayvary.Infactifyouhaveahotgrilltheupperrackmayworkbetter.
Tip:Ifyouplantomaketheseforalargegroup,combinethemixtureaswrittenabove,butbreakitupintomorefoilpacketstoensureefficientgrillingtime.Removefromtinfoilandaddabitmorebutter,andadashofsaltandpepper.
Directions
Slicethepotatoesintocubes,makingsuretheyarethesame
sizeforevencooking.Dicetheonion,garlic,andafewbabycarrots.Mixall
oftheingredientstogetherinabowl.Remember,thegreatthingaboutthese
Boy Scout Potatoes
Those who know me well know that I cannot eat a meal without potatoes. That means there are a variety of potato recipes that cycle through the menu at my house on a regular basis: mashed, baked, julienne, au gratin, tots, fries, hash browns and more.
But my love of potatoes started as a young boy making Boy Scout Potatoes (thanks Pack 204). This recipe is easy to make and the simple ingredients combine to make great flavors. It will be a hit for your dinner party at home or tailgating before the big game.
Irish Cream Coffee
4 oz. Hot Coffee¾ oz. Jameson Irish Whiskey¾ oz. Bailey’s Irish Cream2 Sugar CubesWhipped Cream (Homemade)Maraschino Cherry
Pre-heatyourglassbyfillingitwithhotwater.Oncetheglasshasbeenpre-heated,dumpthewaterout.AddtheJameson
IrishWhiskeyandBailey’sintothepre-heatedglass.Next,filltheglasswiththehotcoffeeandaddthesugarcubeswhilestirringwell.Thenslowly
pourthewhipcreamoverthebackofaspoon;youdonotwantthewhipcreamtobreakthesurfaceofthecoffee.Finally,topitoff
withthemaraschinocherry.
Recipes submitted by Brian Frank of Happy Harry’s Bottle Shops. Happy Harry’s has locations in Fargo and Grand Forks, N.D. For more ideas, visit www.Happy-Harrys.com.
Fall Delights
Spiced Apple
5 oz. Apple Cider (Hot)2 oz. Thatcher’s Apple Spiced Ginger Liqueur
Combineinacocktailglassormug.Sprinkleadashofcinnamonontopandgarnishwithacinnamonstick.
Cran-Apple Martini
1 ½ oz. Stolichnaya Cranberry Vodka1 oz. Stolichnaya Gala Apple Vodka1 oz. Cranberry Juice
Combineallingredientsintoacocktailshaker.Shakeandstrainintoachilledmartiniglass.Garnishwithfreshcranberries.
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Send your photos to [email protected]
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Send your photos to [email protected]
OvertheTopHalloweeeeeeeen!Halloween was big when Terry Stargardt was a little boy. Since he and his wife, Ann, moved into their West Fargo home in 1997, it’s only gotten bigger with each passing year.
In2010theytallied800trick-or-treaters.Someneighborsshutofftheirlights,donatedtheircandytotheStargardt’sandsatontheirfrontlawn,alldressedup.Youngerchildrenareoftentoldtocomeearly,becausewhennightfalls,thosewhodaremustmakeitthroughthe“TunnelofTerror”toearntheirsweets.
ThisyeartheStargardtswanttheirtrick-or-treaterstodonateanonperishablefood
itemiftheystopbytoseetheHalloweenscene.Thefoodwillbedonatedtoa
foodbankinFargo-Moorhead.
Ann, first row, far right. Terry, second row, far left.
ToseetheHalloweenspectacle,completewitharealcoffinonthefrontlawn,travelsouthdownSheyenneStreetinWestFargotohousenumber3819.You’llknowitwhenyouseeit–don’tforgetyourfooditem! ✽
WefirstfeaturedtheStargardtfamilyinourFall2009issuefortheirfantasticholidaylightsdisplay.Visitwww.OutdoorDesignandLiving.comandclickon“DigitalIssues”toviewthatarticle.
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Buffalo River Pumpkin Patch
14447Hwy.10,Glyndon,MN.218.498.2684OpenSept.24-Oct.30,2011.Fri.3-6p.m.,Sat.&Sun.10a.m.-6p.m.GateFee$4.00perperson.Childrenagesoneandunderarefree.Ticketsarerequiredforsomeoftheattractions.VisittheWebsiteformoreinformation:www.BuffaloRiverPumpkinPatch.com
The Children’s Museums Pumpkin Patch
Children’sMuseumatYunkerFarm120128thAvenueNorth,Fargo,ND.701.232.6102
PickpilesofperfectlypricedpumpkinsfromSept.27-Halloween(whilesupplieslast).PartyinthePumpkinPatch,Oct.8-9.Saturday10a.m.-5p.m.andSunday1a.m.-5p.m.Celebrateharvestartatthisfamilyfallfestival,decorateyourpumpkin,andcheckoutthefreshnewfunandfamiliarfavoritesinsidethemuseum.Admissionis$5andincludesmuseumadmission.Museummembersarefree.Childrenoneandunderarefree.
Dakota Carriage Company Pumpkin Patch
741440thAvenueNorth,Fargo,ND.701.347.4069or701.282.9392
Pumpkinpatch-pickinthefieldorchoosefrompumpkinsalreadygatheredfromthefield,cornmaze,child-sizedhaybalemaze,horse-drawnhayrides,hauntedhouse,snacksandrefreshmentstand,ponyrides,pettingzoo,farmanimals,birthdayparties,schooltours,andmore.Email:[email protected],2011.Saturdays1-5p.m.andSundays11a.m.-5p.m.Gateadmissionwithapumpkinis$9forages2-100(under2arefree).Farmvisitwithoutapumpkinis$6forages2-100(under2arefree).
Nelson’s Pumpkin Patch
244820thAve.NE,Emerado,ND701.610.9564Pumpkinpatch,cornmaze,hayridesOpenSept.17-Oct.29,2011.Weekdays3-6p.m.,weekends11a.m.-6p.m.(Schoolgroupscanmakespecialsappointments,callthenumberabove.)
Formoreinformationvisitwww.NelsonsPatch.farming.officelive.com
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290225thStreetSouth,Fargo,ND701.241.8160FallFestivalisSeptember17-18&24-25,2011
Enjoyfreeadmissiontotheparkandfunfallactivities,including:artsandcrafts,facepainting,strawbalemaze,pickingandpurchasingtheperfectpumpkinandmuchmore!Formoreinformationvisitwww.FargoParks.com/se_fallfest.html
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How to Plant aByToddFuchs,OutdoorDesign&LivingGuidePublisher
Plantingatreeseemseasyenough.Youdigahole,dropatreeintoit,andthenfillremainingspacewithdirt–wellit’ssomethinglikethat.
Spendsometimeatthenurserytofindoutwhattypeoftreesuitsyouryardthebest,visitwiththeexpertstofindoutwhichspeciesorvarietyofthespecieswillfittheideayouaretryingtoachieve,whetherit’sforshade,ascreen,energyconservation,ornamental,orawildlifehabitat.
WesatdownwithEricatBakerNurseryinFargo.HepulledouryarduponGoogle,sketchedupalayoutofouryard,andstartedtossingoutsomelandscapeideasonplantinglocations.Heofferedussomeideaswehadn’tthoughtaboutandhehelpedusvisualizehowthatscrawny6'talltreewillsomedaybe30'talland20-25'wide.
BEFOREyoudigcallNorthDakotaOneCallat
800-795-0555or811.MinnesotaresidentscallGopherstateOneCallat800-252-1166.Oncethelinesarelocatedandthelocationsforthenewtreesaredetermined,wecanstart. 1
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Startbysettingyourtree(whileinitstub)onthespotyouwishtoplantit.Usingyourshovelasa
guide,measureoutabout6''fromthetubandmakedigmarksinthesodtoformaniceroundhole.
Usingabucketorwheelbarrowtocarryawaythesodand
excesssoil.Begintodigyourholeusingthepreviouslymarkedcircleasaguide.
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Afterremovingthetreeballfromthebucket,loosenup
theroots.Theyhave“learned”togrowincirclesfromthepail,called“potbound”andtheyneedtobelooseneduptostarttheirnewlivesinyouryard’ssoil.Thisisveryimportanttopreventtherootsfrom“girdling”andpossiblykillingthetree.
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Againusingyourshovelasaquickmeasuringstick,measureyourtreebucketforheight.Usethis
measurementtocheckthedepthofyourhole.Itisveryimportantthatthetreeisnotburiedtoodeep.
Usingyourfeetpackthebaseoftheholetogivethetreeballasolidlevelspottosit.
Thereisapointonthetree“trunk”thatturnsto“root”Thatpointshouldalwaysbeabovethesoillinetopreventthetrunkfromrottingafterbeingburiedindampsoil.
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Onemethodisusingtheshovel,cuttingsomemarksandtwisttofreethem,otherwisejustuseyourhandsandpluckatthemawhile.Thenyou
arereadytocarefullysetthetreeballintoyourhole.
Fillintheholewithsomegoodblackdirt(inourheavyclaysoilalightermixtureispreferred)thiswillhelpwithdrainagetopreventroot
rot.Carefullypourinalayeratatimeandlightlypackaroundtheball,payingparticularattentiontothetrunksothat,whenfinished,yourtreeisasverticalaspossible.Continuetoaddsoiluntilholeisfilled.
Detailthesoilsothatthetrunkbulbisnotcovered,andthewaterwilltaperawayfromthetrunk.
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Giveyournewtreeitsfirstrefreshingdrinkofwatertohelpsoakandsettlethesoilaroundthetreeball.
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Wenowhavetogivethenewtreeabitofhelp.Drive2t-postsapprox24''-30''fromthetree.Usetreestrapsandwiretoattachthetreetotheposts.
Tightenthewireusingyourwirecutters.(Noneedtoovertighten,youwilljustbendthet-postsinandnotofferanyadditionalsupport).
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Addwoodmulchorchipstopreventweedencroachment.PorouslandscapefabricmaybeusedbutDONOTuseplasticsheetingasthis
willpreventairandwatermovement.
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Buildupyourmulchabitinthecenterbutthereisnoneedtobuild“volcanoes.”Makeasmalldisharoundthetrunktoagainkeepwateroff
thetrunk.
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One call gets your utility linesmarked and helps protect you
from injury and expense.
Nowwehavetosupportourtreesforthatfirstyearortwo.Theyneedtobewateredatleastonceaweek–moreoftenduringtheheightofSummer–deepsoakingsarepreferredoverlightwaterings.Asimplefingertestintothesoilshouldhelpguideyourwateringschedule.Overwateringcanresultinoxygendeprivation.
UsehalfstrengthMiracleGrowforthefirstfertilizerapplication.Contactyourlocalcountyhorticulturistfortheproperfertilizerapplicationinyoursoilconditions.
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ThingsWeLoveAboutFall…GiaRassierCommunicationsSpecialist,Moorhead,MN
Photo credit: Lissadee Photography
• Energyofnewacademicyear–Workingatacollegemeans800first-yearfacesoncampuseveryfall.Ilovetheexcitementthatjustcomeswithallthenewbeginnings–nottomentionthefamousConcordiabeanietoss.
• Newschoolsupplies–WhowouldturndownabrandnewboxofCrayolacrayonsandBIC0.mm#2pencilsfor33cents?
• FarmersMarketatConcordia–Fresh,local,sustainableproducehomegrownoncampusandinthegreatFMcommunity.Delish.
• Crisp,butnotcoldweather–Perfectforlongsleeves,sweatshirtsandTOMSshoes.
• Findingthatperfectcrunchyleaftojumpon
• Thelighting–It’smyfavoritetimeforoutdoorportraitphotographybecauseofthedistinctiveearlymorningandeveninggoldenhour.
• Myfavoritepairofjeansandhoodedsweatshirts
• LongwalksoutsidewithmyCanon60D
SeeyournameinprintandshareastoryinourWinterissue!VisitourFacebookpageatwww.facebook.com/OutdoorDesignandtellusaboutyourfavoriteholidaymemoryorwintermemoryin50wordsorless.
ChrisHaydenLegalAssistant,Fargo,ND
Photo Credit: Shanda Hayden
MikeWilliamsFargoCityCommissioner
• WatchingthesunrisesimultaneouslywiththegeeseoffSpragueLakebyRutland
• Eatingslightlyripened,tart,Harrelsonapples
• RoosterPheasantflushingatmyfeet
• Ridingbikewithmywiferightuptothefirstheavysnow
• HalloweenParties• Crock-potSundays• Cheeringonthehometeamata
footballgame• Snugglingupwithmyhusbandto
watchmovies
KathiSalvevoldTeacherandphotographer,Moorhead,MN
• Thestartofanewschoolyear…achancetosetnewgoalsandmeetnewstudents.
• Decoratingmyhouseandoutdoorspacesforfallwithmums,pumpkins,cornstalks,andHalloweendecorations.
• Bundlingupinfallclothes…scarves/mittens,comfysweatersandjeans,boots.
• Watchingbaseballplayoffsandthestartofthefootballseason.Mydaughterisgoingtoplaysoccerthisfall,soIamexcitedtowatchhertoo.
• ThenewseasonofsomeofmyfavoriteTVshows…thatis,ifIhavetimetowatchthem.:)
• Ofcourse,thebeautifulcolorsofthefallleaves.
• Spendinganafternoonatthepumpkinpatchwithmyfamily…chasingeachotherthroughthecornmaze,goingonahayride,pickingpumpkins,etc.
• Enjoyingwarmappleciderorhotchocolateonacoolevening…whichleadstoanotherofmyfavorites…thecrispautumnair.
• Bonfireswithfriendsandfamilyandalsocozyinguptothefireplaceinside.
• Fallfoods,whichinclude:applecrisp,caramelapples,heartysoups,breads,carrotcakeandpie.
• Wearingjeansandhoodedsweatshirts
• Goingtomystep-daughter’sVolleyballgames
• Thechangingcolors• Baking
• Crispmornings• Firstfrostknocksmosquitoesfora
loop• Changingcolorsofleavesandgrass• RushashugeflockofMallardsmill
overmyblind• Walleyesputonthefeedbag• Harvestmoon
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TenThingsYourRemodelingContractorDoesNotWanttoHearByMalcolmThompson
InthesixteenyearsI’veworkedasaremodelerI’vegivenhundredsofestimates.Everyprojectisdifferent,butI’venotedsomerecurringthemeswhenitcomestonewclients.
TheywonderifIcandotheworkbetterthanthenextguy,ifIcanbetrusted,andifIcanworkwithintheir
budget.Itisalsomyjobtobringtotheirattentionparticularchallengestheirprojectentails.WhatfollowsaretypicalcommentsIgetfromclientswhenIcometogiveanestimateandmyresponses(oratleastwhatIwouldliketotellthem).
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I’mgettingabunchofestimates.
Thebestdealmaynotbetheguywiththecheapestbid.Athree-yearslumpinhomeconstructionhasseenmanylayoffsinthenewbuildingtrade,particularlyamongtheinexperiencedandlowerskilled.Manyhaveturnedtoremodelingandhandymanworkatcut-rates.Theymightbeadequateframersfornewconstruction,butunfamiliarwiththeidiosyncrasiesofyourhundred-yearoldhome.Don’tbesurprisedthattheyarenowheretobefoundayearfromnowwhentherooftheyrepairedstartsleakingagain.Yourbestbetistohireanestablishedcontractorwithreferencesyoutrust.
Iwanttoknowexactlyhowmuchthisisgoingtocost.
Ah,theolddilemma:fixedbidortimeplusmaterials.Remodelingisnotlikenewconstructionwherethehomebuilderknowstheexactcostpersquarefoot.Withremodelingthereisnotellingwhatislurkingbehindthosewalls.Itisalmostalwaysworsethanexpected.Rareisthecontractorwhorefusestocutcornerswhenhiddenproblemsofafixed-bidprojectstartseatingintotheprofit.Befrankandhonestaboutyourbudget.Agoodremodelerwhoworksbythehourcanguestimatewhatyouwillgetforthatmoneywithin15-20%.Youmaypayalittlemore,butthecontractorislesslikelytosweepdustunderthecarpet.
We’renotreallysurewhenwe’regoingtostart.
Ifacontractoriswillingtogiveanestimate,itmeansthey’reeagertowork.Theproposedbidorlaborratemaybetimesensitive.FromNovember15toApril1istheslowseasonwhencontractorsaremorelikelytolowertheirrates.Comespring,yourremodelermightbetoobusy.Oh,andplease,don’twaituntilthefirstsnowtocallaboutgettingthatdraftydoorreplaced.Toeverythingthereisaseason.
Iwanttodothedemolitionmyself.
Demolitionishard,dirty,anddangerous.Itisnotabouttakingasledgehammerandgoingtotownastheydoonrealitytelevision.Incorrectdemolitioncanaddthousandstoremodelingcosts.DIYdemolitionholdsupcontractorswhohavetowaitforclientstogetaroundtodoingit.
Wealreadyboughtthematerials.
Eagertogetstarted,clientsoftenbuythewrongstuff.Contractorsusuallyhaveapreferenceoncertainbrands.Theymaybeabletogetbettermaterialsatlowercosts.Iinsistonselectingwoodforaprojectmyself.Fewclientsknowhowtopickastraight2x4.Badmaterialsaddhourstoajob.Thatdiscontinuedtilemighthavebeenastealsixmonthsago,butwhatdoyoudowhenyoucannotfindanotherfivepiecestofinishthejob?
Wewanteverythingdonebeforenextweek’sparty.
Itissurprisinghowmuchremodelingisdoneforspecialoccasions.Sometimesthiscausesclientstosetunrealisticdeadlines.Ihadaclientwho,wantingtocelebrateChristmasintheirnewgameroom,insisteduponinstallingcarpetingbeforethewallswereframed.Tryingtoworkwithoutdestroyingthecarpetwasanightmare.
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Idon’tcareiftheworkisn’tperfect.
Thisiscodeforanynumberofthings,allofwhichsoundbadtocontractors.Someclientsreallymean,“I’mexpectingperfect,butI’mnotgoingtopayforit.”Othersjustwant“goodenough.”Thenagain,whatisgoodenough?Ionlybuildoneway–tothebestofmyability.
We’reselling–can’tyoujustpatchit?
Thisalmostalwaysinvolvesadisasterofabathroom.Thedrywallbehindtheshowertilehasmeltedorthesub-floorhasrotted.Totheclienttheissueis“justabitofmold.”Band-Aids,however,neverworkinremodeling.Ifthestructureisnotthere,noamountofpatchingisgoingtohold.Chancesareahomeinspectorwillspotyourshort-cutsandyouwillhavetodoitovertomakeasale.
Ithinkwe’lldothepaintingourselves.
Paintingisharderthanitlooks.Peoplewillspendthousandsforanewbathandthenscrewitupwithabadpaintjobjusttosaveafewhundreddollars.Eightypercentofpaintingispreparation,whichclientsalmostneverdo.Yes,youhavetoprime.No,thereisnosuchthingasaone-coatcoverage.Primerandpaintallinone?Doyoubuyhairshampooandconditionerinthesamebottle?
Gee,thanksforcomingoversoquicklytogiveusabid.We’llletyouknow.
WhenIhearthisIknowI’mnotgettingthejob.I’vetakentwohourstoexplainjusthowI’mgoingtodotheproject.Theylikeme,buteithertheynowthinktheycandoitthemselvesorthecostiswayabovetheirbudget.ThenextdayIfighttheurgetoslashmyprice.Itellmyselfthatqualityisn’tcheap,it’sabargainandpraythatthenextprospectunderstandsthat. ✽
J.MalcolmThompsonistheowner/operatorofThompsonCustomRemodeling.Sincethe1970shehasremodeledolderandnewerhousesinNewJersey,VermontandtheFargo-Moorheadarea.Findhimonlineatwww.ThompsonRemodeling.net.
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