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Spring is our favorite time to make a fresh start, and you’ll find a lot of inspiration for “beginnings” in this issue, from a new lake home to new garden plans. Plus, learn about a nonprofit organization helping families reset for success.
Departments
10 — Add Life to Your Yard
Attract birds, bees and butterflies to your outdoor space with these suggestions from Sailer’s Greenhouse.
12 — A Cut Above
Competitive dog groomer
Susan Hatch was top ranked nationally, and she’s aiming to repeat that success by showing English springer spaniels.
14 — Caring for the Caregivers
An Eagan nonprofit founded by a teenager helped more than 15,000 people in 2022.
Features
16 — Living Lakeside
Distinctive Design Build and David Charlez Designs craft a one-of-a-kind lake home.
20 — Year-Round Yard
Three features that make outdoor living more rewarding in all seasons.
Tastemakers
28 — Drink to Your Health
On tap or in a can, Bootlegger Brewing perfects kombucha.
From The Editor
LIZ POTASEK — LIZ@LOCALMEDIA.CO
As a lifelong Minnesotan, I can survive a Minnesota winter with the best of them. I’ve found that getting outside for a bit each day is key: I love building snow people and sledding with my kiddos, the occasional cross-country ski with my husband and even chilly, star-filled morning runs.
But my real trick for winter survival is focusing on the promise of spring and summer. I’ve spent the past few months dreaming about my garden plans, mentally prioritizing house projects to tackle in warmer temperatures and coordinating summer camps to keep the kiddos occupied once school lets out.
And now it’s go-time! I can’t wait to start digging in the garden, and although I’ve got to wait a few more weeks, I’m already strategizing about what I can add to attract butterflies and hummingbirds this year. I found the suggestions from Nikki Sailer of Sailer’s Greenhouse on page 10 to be very inspiring. I’ve also been thinking about ways to encourage the family to get outside more this season, and I like the idea of outdoor athletic courts, gas fireplaces and pergolas (see page 20).
On a personal note, I wanted to thank you for the kind feedback we received regarding our first issue in February/March. We start work on each issue about six months in advance, and waiting to share it with you is always the hardest part of the process! Feel free to drop me a line at liz@localmedia.co with story ideas and suggestions.
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