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Our State Knows Best: Rhododendrons
Find out what three rhododendron gurus have to say about growing North Carolina’s springtime beauty.
2018 Tours of Historic Homes & Gardens Across North Carolina
Ready to take a stroll? Every year these tours showcase the best of North Carolina — inside and out.
Pandora’s Manor in High Point
Celebrity designers, thoughtful restoration, and Southern hospitality helped turn a historic High Point home into a thoroughly modern boutique bed and breakfast.
Bringing the Outdoors In
Bryce Lane explains how to choose the best houseplant for your home.
Bundle Up Your Home for Winter
Follow these simple steps to winterize your home and prepare it for freezing temperatures.
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.
The Artistry, Economics & Tradition of Cloth in Western North Carolina
By the early 20th century, the “Big Three” industries that dominated North Carolina were textile, furniture, and tobacco. Within a few decades, North Carolina earned its place as the center of textile manufacturing in the country. As businesses expanded to match the growing demand, an abundance of labor and use of quality fabrics led the path to capital success.
4 Family-Owned Garden Centers Offer Yuletide Trimmings
Nature outshines even the brightest newfangled Christmas decorations. From garlands to kissing balls, homegrown, family-owned garden centers stock the holly (and the jolly) of the season.