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Internationally known for the quality of the mica in its soil, Spruce Pine is also ground zero for one of the most highly regarded craft communities in the nation. Potters and other artisan wizards work in the hills and hollers that surround Mineral City, making Spruce Pine a prime base for hiking, touring, and studio-hopping.

S.B. Penick & Co. dominated the crude drug business

Proceeds from spring plant sales give back to the community

Swan Creek vineyards entice with an herb festival

Bubbly winter sparklers offer five reasons to raise a glass

A 10-day course empowers participants with back-to-the-land skills

The Pimm’s Cup, a refresher from overseas, makes a splash

Andrew Snavely treks the globe to source the leaves, buds, and flowers steeped at Dobrá Tea in Asheville, each time returning with a greater knowledge of this ancient beverage and its cultural ties.

For generations, wildcrafters have relied on the healing properties of our region’s diverse plant life. Today, Bent Creek Institute is using the tools of biotechnology to prove the value of these folk remedies and create a local hub for a new medicinal products industry.

A family dinner at mast farm inn celebrates the simple life and local food

Culinary experts fill you in on what’s missing from your pantry

A mother and son collaborate to create an eco-friendly, storybook cottage

Suzy Phillips is on a mission to introduce you to true Middle Eastern cuisine

Six plants that will turn your backyard into a private farmer's market

A family-owned Madison County dairy bridges the gap between farm and table

Tryon chef Keith Snow takes his message about cooking with local and seasonal foods from the Internet to PBS