One 19th-century house in Hillsborough has inspired its owners to live life more simply in a town that has withstood the test of time.
A Note of Appreciation for Fall’s First Frost
When the temperature drops and the sky clears, a layer of white is the first sign that winter is near.
Homeplace: Fodderstack Farm
Tucked away in the Pisgah Forest are an old barn house and a tranquil farm that provide a sense of retreat to anyone looking for it.
Homestead to Homeplace
Saving a log cabin from the threat of time in Macon County.
Our Mysterious State Wildflower, The Carolina Lily
Carolina lilies are breathtakingly beautiful — when you can find them.
To Bee Rather Than to Seem
Is North Carolina’s state insect, the honey bee, worthy of the royal treatment it receives?
A Guide to Native Plants in North Carolina
For garden inspiration, look at what’s already growing naturally in North Carolina. Here are six native plants in North Carolina you can grow yourself.
Spring Gardening To-Do List
Ready your lawn and garden now for a summer of fun with these five tips.
Conetoe Family Life Center Farm Grows, Inspires
For Edgecombe County children, a shared garden feeds and provides a sense of purpose.
