Farm Horizons
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Oct. 10, 2016
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Page 19
Photo by Jennifer Von Ohlen
Debbie and Brad Young have been transforming their property with home remodeling and creating gardens for the past 13
years, and have many other projects planned and in the works for years to come.
Even though the pergola was added only a year ago, it
already has a picturesque abundance of vines climbing
up and framing its entrance. The vines were actually
planted in the ground six years ago, and the Youngs let
them grow on the ground because they knew they eventually wanted to have a pergola in their garden for the
vines to climb.
“Everyone was like, ‘yeah, yeah’,” stated Brad. “I kept
talking and talking. Well, finally, I [added the pergola]
and took all the vines and threw them up there.” The
next time the family came over, they were filled with
questions, wondering how the vines grew so quickly
while the Youngs laughed that they had been growing
them for years.
Just past the garden is a small pond where the Youngs’
domestic geese and some wild ducks like to spend their
time. As their owners stroll by during their daily walk,
the geese like to tag along for the stroll.
Brad has plans to eventually build a bridge over the
pond, which he wants to be visible through the pergo-
la, from his bedroom window. On the other side of the
bridge, Brad’s dream is to have a gazebo.
Rounding the pond is the “park area,” which presently
has a picnic table and swing sheltered by tall looming
trees – where someday a tree fort will be added.
Close to the “park” is a small vineyard,
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