March/April 2013

March/April 2013

Florabundance

In Big Sandy Mush, a couple invites U-pickers to harvest an array of brilliant blooms

Native Roots

A family of plant lovers keeps indigenous species thriving

City Planter

Bill Whipple envisions Asheville with ample fruits and berries to feed us all

Lotuses of the Valley

A waterscape continues to bloom thanks to a lotus expert’s family

True to Form

With a commitment to sustaining the craft he loves, chairmaker Brian Boggs is leading the handmade furniture industry toward an enduring future.

Joy Bistro

Joy Bistro in Boone easily sets itself apart from its merchant neighbors with the twinkle of taverna lights strung from the pergola sheltering its cozy terrace.

Savory Sojourn

Swan Creek vineyards entice with an herb festival

Coffee Culture

Entrepreneur Joel Friedman builds community in Marshall

Spring Whites

Lighten up with a fresh selection of wines for the season

March-April 2013

Celebrating Doc

This year, MerleFest honors the life and legacy of one of the country's greatest pickers

Piece Work

Waynesville artist Margaret Roberts transforms watercolor with collage techniques

Green Span

Lake Lure residents envision a greener future for a decommissioned historic bridge

Road Trip: Hickory

Head east for a historic home tour, delicious sandwiches, and furniture shopping

A Sense of the Past

An exhibit unveils an obscure bit of African-American history

Urban Oases

Take a spring break with four strolls flush with flora

A Growing Idea

Two living roof experts offer easy, do-it-yourself plans for garden sheds

Scottish Lineage

Julian Morton's community, Invershiel, recreated a bit of his homeland in the High Country

Call of the Wild

An outdoor skills program introduces women to fishing, archery, plant identification, and a heightened sense of confidence