The American chestnut ruled our forests for centuries, but a killer blight made up of microscopic spores needed only 50 years to wipe the giant from the face of North America. But we still have buildings made from it, and we still have people pulling for it. An organization based in Asheville wants to bring it back from memory and make the chestnut stand tall again.
“Why me, Lord? Why did You choose a farm boy from North Carolina to preach to so many people?” — Billy Graham
Three towns claim the Jugtown title.
In Black Mountain, one garden grows however it wants to grow. The man who cares for that garden does the same. and there’s no stopping him now.
With all the flowers in the world, you’d think Alan Hetzel would want to try something else. But this Black Mountain man takes one love of one plant and spreads it around.
Unfortunately, this dessert spot in Asheville is now closed. See our original post about them below and other North Carolina bakeries you should visit.
Asheville resident Wendy Whitson took up art because of her uncle. Although life pulled her away, she now realizes art’s potential to comfort, heal, and revive.
A new cookbook brings a taste of the distinctive Asheville eatery to your home kitchen.
At Luella’s Bar-B-Que, customers find enough familiarity to make them comfortable and enough diversity to remind them they’re in Asheville.
