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Bauman barndominium dream home PHOTOS BY JAKOB KOUNKELL
Foley couple moves on big plans BY JAKOB KOUNKEL STAFF WRITER
FOLEY – The city of Foley is dense with distinct housing architecture, featuring everything from old-fashioned farm houses to new, modernized residential homes. Kyle and Carrie Bauman imagined a mix of both styles with the construction of their Foley home, a barndominium that captures a trendy, modern-style infrastructure blended with rustic interior design. The Baumans have been living in the house since it was built in 2018. With help from
(Above) Kyle and Carrie Bauman stand together outside their barndominium March 11 in Foley. They started living in their dream home in 2018.
local contractors, the Foley couple worked to create a space they fall more in love with every day. (Right) Kyle and Carrie Bauman’s living, “It really is our dream kitchen and dining home,” Carrie said. “We’re room is styled with always looking at ways we can a rustic-themed make it better, and budgeting aesthetic March 11 in is part of that. But, our family their home in Foley. lives in our dream home.” Their barndominium The Baumans’ house features a gambrel roof, features a two-level floor which is often seen on plan where the entryway barn-style buildings. door leads immediately into the living room. The kitchen, which has an island table, room, which may expand nd in is situated behind the main the future. living area. To the side of the The first level also hosts kitchen is their dining room a storage closet area, a studio table, and behind the kitchen space for Carrie’s business, a and built onto the rear side of bedroom and a bathroom. The the house is their kids’ play three-stall garage is easily
accessible. Upstairs is the master suite, which connects to a bathroom and features a large closet area. The Baumans’ two children, 5-year-old Paislee and 1-year-old Ledger, each have an upstairs bedroom with a bathroom to share. The upstairs also hosts the laundry room. Many of the doors in the
Baumans’ are sliding B ’ home h lidi barn-style doors, and many of the interior decorations are emphasis pieces one might find in a barn house. Kyle and Carrie used wood, black appliances and a touch of light blue decor to match the rustic theme they imagined conceptually.
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Barndominium from front
Carrie said their next step is to work on landscaping around the house. In their yard – which is surrounded by corn stalks every summer – the Baumans recently purchased a grain bin that they will use as an awning over a fire pit. Carrie said she can imagine running electrical wires to the future fire pit to mount a TV for social events. When imagining what their dream home would look like, Carrie said the only idea they had solidified was that they wanted a gambrel roof – a symmetrical roof with two slopes on each side. The lower
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slope has a steep angle and the upper slope is positioned at a shallow angle to meet the roof peak. Gambrel roofs can be found on some barns, but a barndomimium was not a part of the original plan for the Baumans. “We just knew we wanted a gambrel roof,” Kyle said. “We didn’t know how it was going to turn out, and we just kind of worked with things as they were built.” Once Carrie saw how it was coming together, she pursued a farmhouse theme by using social media and do-it-yourself television the Baumans knew they Foley, they were looking channels. Even before were going to build in at other barn-style houses, jotting notes and taking mental pictures. Before deciding on Foley, the Baumans lived in Foreston, and the house they moved into there, as they describe it, was a fixer-upper. Over time, they worked together to convert the home into a place where they enjoyed living. It did not take long to realize they could do the same to convert an existing building into their dream home. “We looked into it, but our contractor
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Kyle and Carrie Bauman’s kitchen features an island table, wood cabinets and black appliances. Carrie said, in decorating the kitchen, she wanted it to feel like farmhouse kitchen.
told us it would be so much cheaper to build our own home,” Carrie said. “So that’s kind of where the idea sparked. We knew we wanted the farm house country feel, but then we rolled with building a new barn home.” After the Baumans found out Kyle’s parents would be willing to sell a piece of their land so the couple could build a new home, Kyle and Carrie got to work, and there
was a lot to do. “We got lucky with the timing of selling our last house and with building this one,” Carrie said, noting they got everything done just before the onset of the coronavirus pandemic and before supply chain issues erupted. “We’re pretty happy with how everything came together.”
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Grower shares tips for growing, using flavorful cooking ingredients BY ELLARRY PRENTICE STAFF WRITER
ST. CLOUD – Culinary herbs have their place in the grocery aisle, but Jeff Mehr believes the best ones come from home gardens and growing systems. Mehr has been growing his own culinary herbs for decades. He shared advice for
propagating herbs from seed, cuttings and root divisions at the University of Minnesota Extension’s Gardening Knowledge event Feb. 12 in St. Cloud. His presentation covered 16 of the most popular culinary herbs and their use in cooking, what to look for when purchasing herbs from a nursery, how to preserve fresh herbs and two year-
round grow systems. He also shared some of his recipes that use homegrown culinary herbs.
Propagation methods A wide variety of culinary herb seed is available, and it is inexpensive, said Mehr, who has been seedstarting herbs for 40 years. When growing herbs from a seed, he suggests using a sterile seed
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starting mix to prevent sudden death of seedlings often caused by fungus in soil. Germinate seed trays in a warm spot, or use a germination mat. Some seeds do not require light to germinate, but if so, keep the light source as close to the plants as possible. Then, gradually introduce the plants to the outdoors – for an hour to two a day – before planting them outside. When using cuttings for herb growing, select a healthy non-flowering stem with mature leaves. Take only one-third of the tender growth available. Strip off the lower leaves and dip in a powder or gel rooting hormone, available at local nurseries. Then, plant the cutting in sterile seed starting mix and cover with a clear plastic bag or planting dome to retain moisture. When propagating an herb from root division, such as horseradish, carefully dig up the plant
you want to divide and shake off excess soil. Using a sturdy shear or sharp knife, slice through the root lump and divide. Each division should have one or two roots attached to the crown. Replant each division in the garden or pots.
Buying herbs When buying herbs from a nursery, pay close attention to the leaves, Mehr said. Look for new growth and make sure they have good color. If you can, take the plant out of the container to check for signs of the plant being root bound, making sure there is no rotting. Again, introduce plants gradually to the outdoors for five to seven days before planting. “Just because you bought them from a nursery, doesn’t mean they’re used to an outdoor growing environment,” Mehr said.
Using, preserving herbs Herbs have the best flavor just before the flower buds open, according to Mehr. The best time of day to harvest
herbs is in the morning, as herbs produce their flavorsome volatile oils at night. Fresh is always best, Mehr said, but drying and freezing methods can be executed. A trick with basil: Cut the stem at an angle and place it in a glass of water, Mehr said. It will keep fresh for weeks. Mehr recommends drying herbs in a paper bag, which keeps them clean and dust-free and blocks out most light, helping the plant to retain color. Kraft paper acts as a wick to draw out moisture. Hanging herb bundles allows the air to circulate easily and leaves them with a better visual appeal. Herbs can also be dried flat by removing the stems and placing them on a baking sheet or cheese cloth, or placing them in a dehydrator at 95 degrees Fahrenheit (no more than 105 degrees for best flavor). Herbs should be dried for at least two weeks using the paper bag, hanging, flat-dry and food dehydrator methods.
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Herbs from 4B “It really does improve the flavor,” Mehr said. … “You’re asking for trouble if you go under a week because you’ll have moisture problems, and that can cause mold. You want them really dry when you put them in containers.” Dried herbs should be stored in a cool place, out of strong light, either in dark glass jars or a cabinet. Mehr prefers to use glass, as it is hard to rid plastic containers of the herbs’ essential oils. Mehr recommends crushing herbs right before use. Herbs retain their flavor and oils better if the leaves are kept whole. “That’s the secret to gourmet cooking,” he said. He also recommends restocking with new herbs after one year. Herbs can be frozen whole by removing the stems. Lay herbs on a single layer of wax paper, and fold or roll the paper so a layer of paper separates each layer of plant material.
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MEHR’S COOKING TIP When cooking with fresh herbs versus dried herbs, double the quantity. Conversion measurements Dried Fresh 1/8 teaspoon 1/4 teaspoon 1/4 teaspoon 1/2 teaspoon 1/2 teaspoon 1 teaspoon
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Herbs from 5B Cilantro/ coriander • Cilantro is the plant’s leaves while coriander is the dried seeds. • Most widely used fresh herb in the world. • Has a distinct flavor. • A half-hardy annual that can be direct-seeded or transplanted in clusters in early spring; direct seed again in mid-June for salsa season.
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• Mild onion or garlic flavor. • Along with garlic, one Bay leaf of first herbs to sprout • Must be grown as a in spring. container plant and • Small perennial bulb brought inside in Dill grows in clumps. colder months. • Flavor is a mixture • Can be started from • A popular French of anise parsley seed or root divisions. cooking herb. and celery with a • Whole leaves are used • Best used fresh or distinctive grassy bite. frozen. to flavor • Tender annual that • Delicious added soups grows best when to egg dishes and direct-seeded. or sprinkled on stews. vegetable or pasta salads.
• Best used fresh or frozen, but fern leaf dill can be dried into dill weed. • Dill seed can be used in place of fresh dill when pickling.
French tarragon • Rich, anise-like peppery flavor. • Hearty perennial grown by root divisions. • Used fresh or frozen in omelets, salads, chicken dishes and cream sauces.
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• Sharp and spicier than marjoram, with hits of balsam. • Hardy perennial grown from seed or cuttings. • Mehr prefers it dried, as it intensifies the flavor. • Used in Greek, Italian and tomato-based dishes and sauces.
Parsley • Mild spicy flavor. • Biennial grown from seed in mid-March. • Rich in vitamins. • Flat-leaf parsley has better flavor than curly.
Savory • Sharp, hot flavor. • Summer savory is an annual; winter savory is a perennial. Both can be started from seed. • Wonderful with lamb, potato, cabbage and root vegetables.
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Tree care tutorial BY SARAH COLBURN STAFF WRITER
As the snow begins to melt and thoughts of shady tree cover glimmer on the horizon, there are a few things for Minnesotans to think about when it comes to tree care. “I always recommend keeping an eye on your trees,” said Katie Drewitz, Extension educator for Stearns, Benton and Morrison counties. “Maintenance pruning is recommended except in times of drought.” Depending on the type of tree, lack of pruning, especially when it comes to fast-growing trees like some of the newer maples on the market, can lead to branch rub which can lead to disease and insect issues. In addition, fast-growing trees can have issues with branch strength which can lead to large branch loss down the road. To prune trees, the University of Minnesota Extension offers a number of tips and resources. Pruning, according to the tree maintenance mate-
rials from the office, is done to remove diseased, broken or dead branches. Any downward-growing branches should be removed as should one of any two limbs that cross or entangle with another. Limbs that are bigger than the diameter of the trunk of the tree should be removed as should suckers coming up from the roots or low on the trunk of the tree and vigorous-growing vertical branches. Pruning cuts, according to Extension, should be made close to the branch collar at the base of the limb. There are two kinds of cuts that can be made, according to their materials. “Thinning” cuts remove entire branches at the branch collar and are usually the recommended type of cut. Then, there are “heading” cuts that remove only part of a branch and encourage vegetation growth below the cut and are not as common. Extension also recommends taking care to prune trees for shape without cutting back
the leader. As the tree grows, lower branches can be removed gradually to “raise the crown.” Multiple leaders can be removed on evergreens and other trees where a single leader is desired, the Extension website said. While younger and smaller trees can be pruned by do-it-yourselfers, Extension recommends leaving the pruning of large trees to qualified tree care professionals. Pruning and trimming large trees requires the use of proper equipment as well as advanced safety measures. Proper tree planting is key to creating a healthy tree that requires little maintenance from the start. The first thing Drewitz recommends is considering the mature height and width of any tree. She encourages landowners to assess the area for power lines, buildings including homes, and driveways and fences, all of which can impede the growth of the tree. Additionally, she encourages people to con-
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sider a tree that brings bio-diversity to their yard or neighborhood. “By choosing trees that aren’t already abundant in your space, you are less likely to lose an entire neighborhood of trees if disease or insects move in,” she said. The single most important way to maintain tree health upon planting is to properly water the new tree. Oftentimes, a tree may require more water than one would think. To find guidelines for proper watering go to extenion.umn.edu/planting-ang-growing-guides/ watering-newly-plantedtrees-and-shrubs. The next step is to consider properly landscaping around trees. The majority of a tree’s roots are in the top 18 inches of soil. Using landscape fabric or rocks around the base of a tree can have negative impacts that cause tree disease and death. If the tree needs landscaping, she encourages people to use mulch and spread in a light layer at the base of the tree, but avoid piling it around the trunk. If a tree does show signs of distress, there may be help. Drewitz recommends consulting with a certified arborist or a local Extension educator to identify the source of the problem.
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While correctly pruning trees early on in their life can prevent a majority of problems, it’s also important to understand exactly when a
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tree should be pruned. Pruning timelines, tips on proper pruning methods and tools can be found at the University of Minnesota Extension website at extension. umn.edu/planting-andgrowing-guides/pruning-trees-and-shrubs. Keep in mind, a drought year can impact when and how trees and shrubs should be pruned. Get all the details at extension.umn. edu/natural-resources-news/avoid-pruningdrought-stressed-trees.
How to prune
Here are some basic tips for pruning when it comes time to get your trees back in shape: According to Extension, pruning in late winter, before spring growth starts, is best. This pruning timeframe not only makes it easier to see what needs to be pruned before leaves emerge, it also leaves wounds in the bark ex-
posed for the shortest period of time before new growth begins and seals any damage to the bark.
Timeline tips:
To avoid oak wilt, do not prune oaks from April to October. Prune apple trees, including flowering crabapples, mountain ash, hawthorns and shrub cotoneasters in late winter (February to early April). Some trees have free-flowing sap that “bleeds” after late winter or early spring pruning. Though this bleeding causes little harm, according to the Extension service, it still may be a source of concern. To prevent bleeding, prune these trees after their leaves are fully expanded in late spring or early summer and never remove more than one-quarter of the live foliage.
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cabinet lighting in the kitchen, a pendant light over the sink for washing dishes, a strong light source over an office desk or shop area. These additional lights can remove shadowy areas from a specific work space. The third type of lighting is accent lighting. This type of lighting creates additional visual interest; think lamps that cast a of providing ambiance soft glow, wall sconces and interest rather than or above-cabinet lighting function. that serves the purpose These layers of light,
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These trees include all maples including boxelder, butternut, walnut, birch and its relatives, ironwood and Blue Beech. With a few exceptions, according to the Extension service, evergreens require little pruning. Spruce, fir and Douglas Firs can be pruned at any time but it’s best to prune them in late winter before growth begins. Some spring pruning is not harmful. Pines only put on
a single flush of tip growth each spring, so prune before these new needles become mature. Removing terminal buds will take away new growing points for that branch and eventually will leave dead stubs. Though pines seldom need pruning, if you want to promote more dense growth, remove up to two-thirds of the length of newly expanded candles and don’t prune back farther than the current year’s growth.
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