Lean into tradition — with a twist — using our tips for setting a special table this season.
A Little Bit of Asia in Appalachia
What’s it like to live in the most meditative homes in the North Carolina mountains? Come inside.
The Maple Brothers
Every year, Tim and Matt Nichols create hundreds of different kinds of Japanese maples — in a dizzying array of shapes and colors and sizes — at their mail-order nursery in East Flat Rock. And every one of the trees has roots in their grandmother’s garden.
Passing the Plate
Lenox and Spode. John Aynsley and Meissen. These names are more than just brands of china to Mindi Truitt — they’re lifelong companions. Through countless childhood moves, death, and divorce, beautiful plates and glasses have given Truitt a renewed sense of joy and strengthened her family ties.
A Private Asheville Garden Is Rhododendron Heaven
In 1921, Charles Owen Dexter began hybridizing rhododendrons. Now, Dexter rhododendrons are known the world over — and one of the largest collections can be found at his relative’s home in Asheville.
Our State Knows Best: Rhododendrons
Find out what three rhododendron gurus have to say about growing North Carolina’s springtime beauty.
A Guide to Growing Gorgeous Grass
As the temperatures rise this spring, follow these six tips for a lush lawn all summer long.
Meet the Maker: NC Bee Exchange
This beekeeping couple turned a honey hobby into a buzzing business in Albemarle.
6 Tips for Creating a Perfect Moon Garden
You don’t have to stop enjoying the beauty of your blooms when the sun goes down.
