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Farm Horizons • Oct. 10, 2016 • 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, ALL WAYS RENTALS Portable Toilets Construction Sites Handwashing Units Party Tents Canopies Secure Fences Public/Private Events OSHA Approved Towing Units www.allways-rentals.com [email protected] 13424 53rd St. SW, Cokato, MN 55321 (763) 477-5758 • (866) 477-5758