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Our State Knows Best: Vegetable Gardening

Ready to hone your green thumb? Find out what three experts have to say about growing your own veggies in North Carolina, the common gardening mistakes you should avoid, and the best places to plant.

by Tamiya Anderson
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26 North Carolina Shops Where You Can Make Your House a Home

Find the furniture and decor that speaks to you at 26 shops we love from mountains to coast.

by Jamey Cross, Rylee Parsons & Rebecca Woltz
Home & Garden

At Home in Hickory

In the sprawling and storied Hickory Furniture Mart, your design dreams are limited only by your imagination.

by Susan Stafford Kelly
Home & Garden

5 Late-Summer Steps for a Healthy Fall Vegetable Garden

Plant cool weather crops through August for a bountiful fall harvest

by Jordan Schultz
Home & Garden

A Guide to Growing Blueberries

Nothing beats fresh blueberries. This summer, start planning ahead to grow your own with these seven tips.

by Liz Johnson
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The Heirloom Life in North Carolina

It may seem like homesteading is having a moment, but our state’s feed-and-seed stores have been there all along, offering supplies, support, and the one thing every gardener needs: hope.

by Leah Hughes

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