Jodi Helmer

North Carolina-based journalist Jodi Helmer writes about food, farming, and the environment. Her latest book, Protecting Pollinators: How to Save the Creatures that Feed Our World, is out this month.

Central

Makers with a Mission

At R.Riveter in Southern Pines, each handbag represents a commitment to changing the lives of military families.

Food

Highland Avenue in Hickory

In Hickory, a city that prides itself on craftsmanship, Highland Avenue restaurant’s thoughtful take on Southern cuisine fits right in.

Travel

Enjoy Tranquility at the River House Inn in Ashe County

After more than 20 years in New York City, a 10th-generation Ashe County native came home to slow down — but only a little bit.

Home & Garden

7 Tips for Planting a Bee-Friendly Garden in North Carolina

As you begin your spring gardening, remember the bees! These seven ideas will help protect the pollinators in your yard.

Home & Garden

7 Antiques We Found at the Chartreuse Barn Sale

Once a month, an old barn in Thomasville becomes an antique hunter’s paradise. Writer Jodi Helmer reveals how to find the best pieces for your own home.

Home & Garden

Gaia Farm in Brevard

Medicinal herbs are indigenous to western North Carolina; Gaia Herbs in Brevard takes a modern approach to ancient traditions.

Western

Relish the Past and Present at Buffalo Mercantile Company & Café

For more than a century, a general store has supplied residents of Caldwell County with the most essential of provisions: a sense of community.