For a couple in Brunswick County, turning their house into a home became quite the production. Now, its welcoming front porch sets the stage for neighborly visits.
Winter at Montrose Gardens
In the cold depths of winter, color and life shine vibrantly underfoot as winter blooms and blossoms peek out from the grounds at this Hillsborough garden.
Taking Shape at Ash’s Japanese Maple Nursery
A Pender County couple has created a forest of living sculptures using their signature bonsai-style pruning.
Growing Up at Carolina Home & Garden
A family reimagined their nearly 30-year-old landscaping business in Newport as a venue that makes every occasion a party in paradise.
Raleigh’s Temple of Blooms
The director of JC Raulston Arboretum is North Carolina’s Indiana Jones of plants. He travels to some of the world’s most remote locations, braving treacherous landscapes and dangerous beasts in search of rare species to bring back to his shrine of flora.
Plant Joy
Members of garden clubs across the state know that the secret to a beautiful backyard is hard work, patience, and a passion for plants.
Bloom Where You’re Planted in Durham
Bright perennials beautify a busy urban gathering place. Leafy vegetables provide sustenance for underserved communities. In Durham County, Master Gardener volunteers are taking their expertise to the streets.
A Pole Bean Revival in Ashe County
An NC Cooperative Extension agent and several optimistic farmers are helping bring back a crop that was thought to be extinct.
From Soup to Knots
Local NC Cooperative Extension experts preserve cherished recipes and introduce kids to the thrill of summer camp — and that’s just a taste of what they provide to their communities.