Lakeshore and More June 2024 by The Forum of Fargo Moorhead

BIG CORMORANT LAKE HOME. Step into lake life without the lake life responsibilities. This eloquent 9,595 sq ft, 6 bedroom, 5 bath home was built w/ the most deliberate details: Cherry woodwork, granite onyx countertops, one-of-a-kind hand-hewn 500 year old flooring from a Chinese mosque, soaring ceiling to accommodate the massive water front windows and masterfully designed for elevated easy main floor living. Exceptional primary ensuite, sunroom, spa/hot tub room, workout room, den, hobby room, 2 family rooms, kids playroom and an over-sized 3 stall attached garage. The perfection doesn’t stop inside the home. The lawn gently slopes to the lakeshore below. Sandy shoreline greets you at the water’s edge while the mature trees grant the privacy most appreciate. HOA, heated pool and club house so lake life can be enjoyed to the fullest extent in this premiere 25 acre common interest community on one of the area’s finest lakes. Owner financing available to qualified buyers.

ID: 03057600

County: Becker

Near: Audubon

Border water: No

Sentinel Lake: No

Size and depth

Area: 3657.14 acres

Littoral Area: 812 acres

Shore length: 18.72 miles

Maximum depth: 75 feet

Fish species: black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead, crappie, green sunfish, hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, rock bass, smallmouth bass, walleye, yellow bullhead, yellow perch, common carp, white sucker, banded killifish, blackchin shiner, blacknose shiner, bluntnose minnow, brook stickleback, hornyhead chub, Iowa darter, Johnny darter, logperch, mimic shiner, pugnose shiner, spottail shiner, weed shiner

Gourmet Kitchen

Beautiful Views

Soaring Ceilings

A second living room outside? OF COURSE!

Tenjoying a refreshing iced coffee or lemonade in your backyard. An inviting patio, deck or courtyard will encourage you to spend more time outdoors and make the most of the season. Here’s a quick guide to creating an ideal outdoor living room where you can entertain and relax.

Aim for comfort

Is the outdoor sofa set you have your eye on comfortable? It’s always a good idea to try out furniture before buying it. Remember that if you’re comfortable, your guests will be too.

Add some greenery

Plants can breathe life into your

maintain and affordable options, such as succulents, pansies and herbs. You can also use potted plants to mark pathways and high-traffic areas.

Evening lighting String lights or electric lanterns are an excellent choice as they’re affordable and durable and add a warm ambiance to your decor.

Whether you’re reading a book or having a cocktail party with friends, your outdoor living space should be a place where you want to spend many hours. One final tip: choose weather-resistant materials to ensure your backyard oasis is charming and inviting all summer.

Intelligent watering Invite home automation into your garden!

Plastic sprinkler irrigating flower bed on grass lawn with water in summer garden. Watering green vegetation duging dry season for maintaining it fresh.

Home automation is a modern technology that allows you to control various systems in your home using your smartphone. It’s an efficient way to save energy and money. If you have a garden, it’s a great idea to consider home automation for optimizing plant watering and conserving drinking water.

How does it work?

Using a watering timer and several sophisticated sensors and algorithms, the system detects numerous data points and variables in real time, such as soil moisture and weather. Based on these readings, the system can adjust the irrigation in your garden to provide your plants with the precise

amount of water they need, and only when they need it. This means no more wasting water.

Moreover, you can also program the system to water your plants at the best times, such as early in the morning. Depending on the system you choose, you may be able to connect it to other sensors, such as a sunlight sensor and your rainwater collector or well. This allows you to set up personalized watering programs for different areas of your yard.

Talk to local home automation companies to learn more about designing a connected and sustainable garden.

ANDRII BILETSKYI

LEARNING TO PADDLEBOARD

is easier than it looks!

Paddleboarding is a great activity for people of all ages. It’s a total body workout that requires muscular strength, good balance and concentration. It’s also easy to learn! If you’re interested, take the plunge and follow these tips.

Get comfortable with the board

Start with a wide, long and thick board, which is more stable. Then, find a calm spot to start. Wade into the water up to your thighs and kneel in the middle of the board.

Paddle while kneeling until you feel comfortable with the movements. Then, switch to a squatting position by leaning forward on your hands and placing your feet where your knees used to be. If you feel stable, slowly stand up. Look straight ahead and keep your knees slightly bent.

Your feet should be parallel and shoulderwidth apart on either side of the handle.

Master the paddle

Position the paddle blade away from you. Place one hand on the T-bar at the top of the paddle and the other halfway down the shaft. To propel yourself, plunge the paddle as far forward into the water as possible and drag it back along the board by pushing your hand down into the T-bar at the top. Bring the paddle out of the water so it’s level with your feet, then start again. Do the opposite to slow down. After a few strokes, switch sides by reversing the position of your hands. To turn left, make a wide, semi-circle on the right side of the board and vice versa.

Now you know the basics! Don’t hesitate to take a few lessons before getting started.

ELIZAVETA GALITCKAIA

Young women Having Fun Stand Up Paddling in the sea. SUP. Red hair girl Training on Paddle Board near the rocks.

RAIN GARDENS: stylish and ecological

Arain garden is a bed of stones and plants that captures rainwater, allowing it to slowly seep into the soil through infiltration. Here are some guidelines to follow when planning your own rain garden:

• Location. Your rain garden should be located at least 10 feet away from your home to prevent water from seeping into the foundation. It should also be in an area that receives full sun or part shade. Finally, avoid building your rain garden over any underground infrastructure.

• Depth. Your rain garden should be between four and eight inches deep. You must take the slope of your land into account when digging. The steeper the slope, the greater the depth. Additionally, making any necessary adjustments to ensure the garden is level is essential.

• Retention wall. Made of excavated soil or fill, this barrier acts like a wall to retain water in the garden. Mulch is recommended to prevent erosion.

• Plants and stones. You can cover the bottom of the rain garden with plants and river stones or pebbles. For best results, select native plants with well-developed root systems. Ask a horticultural professional for advice on which species are best suited to rain gardens.

Find everything you need to make your rain garden a reality at your local building store.

Recipe HERB CHEESE-STUFFED GARLIC BURGERS

Serves 6

Ingredients

2 pounds ground beef chuck, 85 percent lean

2 tablespoons chopped garlic

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

3 tablespoons herbed garlic cream cheese, such as Boursin

6 hamburger buns, split Oil for coating grill grate

The Grill

Gas: Direct heat, medium-high 425 F to 450 F; clean, oiled grate

Charcoal: Direct heat, light ash; 12-by-12inch charcoal bed (about 3 dozen coals); clean, oiled grate on lowest setting

Wood: Direct heat, light ash; 12-by-12-inch bed, 3 to 4 inches deep; clean, oiled grate set 2 inches above the fire

Directions

1. Heat the grill as directed.

2. Using your hands, mix the beef, garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl until well blended; do not overmix. Using a light touch, form into 12 patties no more than 1/2-inch thick.

3. Put a portion (about 1 1/2 teaspoons) of cream cheese in the center of each of the 6 patties; top with the remaining patties and press together, taking care to seal the edges well. Refrigerate the burgers until the grill is ready.

4. Brush the grill grate and coat it with oil. Put the burgers on the grill, cover and cook for 9 minutes, flipping after 5 minutes, for medium-done (150 F, slightly pink). Add a minute per side for well-done (160 F).

5. To toast the buns, put them cut-sides down directly over the fire for the last minute of cooking.

6. If serving the burgers directly from the grill, serve on the buns. If the burgers will sit, even for a few minutes, keep the buns and burgers separate until just before eating.