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Home & Garden

Judges of the 2022 Made in NC Awards: Home & Garden

Meet Danielle and Robb Stewart, owners of The Mustard Seed Market in Blowing Rock and Home & Garden category judges for this year’s Made in NC Awards.

by Rebecca Woltz
Living in North Carolina

Sowing Second Chances

For formerly incarcerated women, a farm in Alamance County imparts knowledge and skills, nurtures their physical and spiritual health, and supports them as they rebuild their lives.

by Jennifer Brookland
Ramblin' Man Columns

Roots & Wings

In Morehead City, a father’s gift to his daughter reflects the lessons of parenthood. Loved and nurtured, the garden box they share grows with grace, confidence, and beauty.

by T. Edward Nickens
Travel Guides

6 Pick-Your-Own Flower Farms in North Carolina

Whether you want a simple bouquet for the kitchen table or stunning flowers for a special occasion, fill your bucket with fresh blooms at pick-your-own farms across the state.

by Our State Staff
Our State Knows Best

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
Photo Essay

Love Where You Live

Across North Carolina, expressions of love in red, pink, and rainbow — the colors of passion and unity — are everywhere.

by Katie King
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
Guides

Late Summer Harvest

Load up your basket at these farmers stands and markets.

by Our State Staff
We Live Here

A New Leaf at Sunset Market Gardens

After a family in Rockingham County overcame health issues through clean eating, they turned their farm into a place where anyone can learn — and eat — from their success.

by Robin Sutton Anders
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