Flowers
Flowers
Nov 2023
Shannon Kirshner of Freckled Petal answers all things floral to help you plan your wedding botanicals
Nov 2023
Custom floral design and pick-your-own bouquets at a family farm in Barnardsville
Sep 2023
In September and October, the orange-hued monarch butterfly visits Western North Carolina
Sep 2023
Native to the rocky, wooded slopes of Western North Carolina, this tree offers up brilliant red foliage in the fall
Mar 2023
An abundant resource, poplar wood has a staggering mountain history
Dec 2022
This standout berry bush brings native color to the winter months
Jun 2022
Get to know the local makers brewing up flavorful and good-for-you versions of kombucha
Jun 2022
In Chunns Cove, Douglas Ellington’s fairytale cottage continues to cast a spell
Mar 2022
As the nation celebrates Frederick Law Olmsted’s 200th birthday, witness the creation—and evolution—of his visionary Biltmore landscapes
Mar 2021
Asheville community matriarch Hanan Shabazz honored by the Southern Foodways Alliance
Jun 2020
Robert Johnson’s new exhibition at Asheville’s Blue Spiral 1 documents the artist’s intimate explorations of all of North Carolina’s state parks.
Oct 2019
James Beard-nominated Chef Meherwan Irani infuses classic ingredients with Indian flavors for a Thanksgiving celebration with family and friends
Oct 2019
We asked chefs to spill the beans on their favorite local restaurants, bars, and purveyors, and the results offer a delicious insider’s guide to Asheville’s best eats and drinks
Aug 2019
Pumpkins are a hallmark of autumn, but jack-o’-lanterns are just the beginning of the fall fun. Make the most of the season with an idyllic outing to a u-pick patch for the perfect specimens, décor inspiration using fanciful heirloom gourds, and a delish take on a pumpkin pie that’s as nice as sugar and spice.
Jun 2019
Here’s a look at the modern ways farming traditions are being passed down and the wealth of programs that are cultivating an exchange of knowledge, all of which is helping our farmers—especially those new to the game—grow and succeed.
Feb 2019
Long-time green thumb, author, and WNC resident Nan K. Chase offers a guide to gardening in the mountains
Dec 2017
When wildflowers dot the greening landscape and rushing rivers flow cold from snow melt, take in the beauty of springtime in the mountains with activities for the whole family
Jun 2017
Make life sweeter and find more ways to enjoy the sweet nectar
Feb 2017
At Bullington Gardens in Hendersonville, horticultural therapy fosters growth in and out of the garden