The notion of pulling tobacco is much more romantic than the reality of working in the fields.
A Slice of Heaven in the North Carolina Foothills
Angela “Miss Angel” Shur sweetens the Foothills with pies, ice cream, and, yes, moonshine.
Handmade Heritage Flags are Unique and Well-Aged
In Southern Pines, one man made a gift so unique that others begged for their own. Each patriotic rendering is one of a kind.
Mountain Laurel, Native to Cullowhee
For fans of spring color in the High Country: It’s showtime!
Larry I. Moore House Tells The Stories of New Bern
In a river city meant for easy living, this East Front Street home has served as a colorful backdrop for even more colorful characters.
In Celebration of Camellias
From its annual flower show to the canopy of petals at the Cape Fear Botanical Garden, Fayetteville knows how to celebrate this Carolina charmer.
The Magnificent Mason Jar
Life in North Carolina is lightning bugs and laurel blooms, pickled squash and seashells from the coast. How best to show off these treasures? Make ours a Mason jar.
Beautiful Botanicals: North Carolina Flower Arrangements
Raleigh floral designer Anna Passarelli translated winter scenes into the language of flowers. The result: breathtaking bouquets that celebrate the state’s beauty.
Nature Essay: Winter Unveils Forest Bones
Rocks and ridges help decode mysteries hidden in our woods.