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Features

Our State’s 5 Most Popular Stories of 2021

From a history of North Carolina’s gold rush to a round-up of iconic barbecue joints across the state, these stories were our readers’ favorites this year.

by Our State Staff
Features

The Perennial Artist of Greenville

Real flowers fade and droop, so a floral designer here in North Carolina creates his own lifelike arrangements that are equally at home in luxury boutiques and hanging on your front door.

by Robin Sutton Anders
Our State Knows Best

Our State Knows Best: Rhododendrons

Find out what three rhododendron gurus have to say about growing North Carolina’s springtime beauty.

by Katie Schanze & Tamiya Anderson
Home & Garden

A Winter Guide to North Carolina Blooms

Though many plants go dormant in winter, there are still plenty of blooms to look for in your January garden.

by Sophie Shaw
Home & Garden

An Urban Jungle at The Tiny Greenhouse

If you’re searching for a philodendron, a vintage coffee cup, or a birthday card, this cozy gift and garden shop is sure to charm — whether or not you have a green thumb.

by Katie Schanze
Sea Oats are the Breezy Beach Symbol Defending Our Coast
Eastern

Sea Oats are the Breezy Beach Symbol Defending Our Coast

These native grasses are pretty accents and tough defenders.

by Leah Hughes

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