The tobacco fields and church pews of an eastern North Carolina childhood taught an acclaimed haiku poet how to see, feel, and hear the landscape — one syllable at a time.
A Farmhouse Dream Reimagined
On a former Christmas tree farm in Valle Crucis, the Inn at Little Pond Farm blends cool Scandinavian design with warm French style and plenty of High Country charm.
Just My Type
Writers in Hillsborough keep their friendships close — and their adored, clickety-clackety story machines even closer.
The Chicken Champs
Each year, nearly 600 chickens (and their proud owners) flock to the Rowan County Fairgrounds to compete for the heady title of Old English Game Bantam Champion of the World. When global poultry dominance is at stake, it’s hard not to ruffle a few feathers.
That Clever Fox
A most unlikely poet takes an analog approach to public art in the digital age.
Growing a Tradition
The ingredients for the perfect Mother’s Day breakfast: a big bloom, a little mess, and a lot of love.
A Love Letter to the Crystal Coast
On North Carolina’s Crystal Coast, a day spent with toes in the sand is never wasted. In fact, for some, it’s a family tradition.
Salad Days
Growing young gardeners is a lot like tending seeds: Both need plenty of dirt and sunshine, a little patience, and a lot of love.
The Elma C. Lomax Research and Education Farm in Concord
A community farm outside of Charlotte helps a new crop of farmers learn and grow.
