Some North Carolina beekeepers have strong opinions on what makes nature’s nectar turn such a startling shade.
Welding Wildflowers
Metal artist Grace Cathey of Waynesville crafts delicate petals out of steel.
Live Oak
Beautiful and powerful, these monsters of the maritime stand as iconic symbols of the South.
Growing Dreams: Architectural Trees in Bahama
John Monroe rediscovers a childhood passion for trees at his unique specialty nursery in Bahama.
Thanks to the Trees: Tim Womick’s Story
Asheboro’s Tim Womick wandered for years, trying this and quitting that. Then one day, in the middle of a hardwood forest, he found his true calling growing all around him.
Everyday Inventor: Jerry Neal
Jerry Neal of RF Micro Devices helped build a company on the microchips in cell phones, but it’s the little daily projects that keep him going, whether he’s fixing up an antique radio or replacing lightbulbs.
Simple Pleasures
The town of Clayton, known for its rich, black soil perfect for growing cotton, watermelon, and tobacco, continues to bond over good food — and a new community center.
The Evening Muse
For nine years, this North Davidson neighborhood club has offered performers and fans a venue dedicated to the music.
